Greek Island Visa Scheme Eases Travel for Turks
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A visa-on-arrival scheme launched in 2024 allows Turkish citizens to visit 12 Greek islands in the Aegean Sea for up to a week without obtaining a standard Schengen visa in advance. Nearly 1.5 million Turks visited Greece in 2025, up from 1.2 million the previous year, with many citing the scheme's ease and speed. The scheme covers islands like Rhodes, Kos, Samos, and Lesbos, attracting young travelers and families alike. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the scheme as 'particularly successful,' and both countries want it extended.
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