In 2025, practical issues involving visas and the customs union offered a route for progress in Türkiye–EU relations, while accession negotiations remained stalled.
Two developments attracted attention:
- more favourable rules for some Turkish applicants for Schengen visas;
- further work on...
digital a.tr customs certificates
eu–turkey customs union upgrade
multiple-entry visas rules
schengen visa facilitation for turkish citizens
technical bridge for visas and trade
Türkiye–EU Customs Union
Türkiye–EU Relations
Digitalisation, Trade and Travel
Schengen Visa Facilitation for Turkish Citizens in 2025
Electronic A.TR Certificates