Greek islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region

Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. The limited-access visa will allow Turks to visit 10 Greek islands for up to a week without having to apply for full access to the European Union's passport-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area.

Apr 2, 2024 - 14:30
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Greek islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region

Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. The limited-access visa will allow Turks to visit 10 Greek islands for up to a week without having to apply for full access to the European Union's passport-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area.

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