29.05.2025 11:31
Those who want to travel abroad for vacation are facing a new challenge with visa appointments. The situation has become so severe that visas have hit the black market, with intermediary firms demanding fees of up to 3,000 euros. Experts have warned citizens against social media advertisements, stating, "Do not trust anyone other than authorized firms."
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For citizens wishing to travel abroad, finding an appointment has become as impossible as obtaining a visa. Intermediaries and companies that have taken advantage of the congestion in the system have turned appointment trading into a black market; prices have skyrocketed.
THERE ARE THOSE WHO WAIT FOR DAYS IN FRONT OF THE SCREEN FOR AN APPOINTMENT
The increasing demand, the declining application quotas of countries, and the inadequacies of the digital system force citizens to wait in front of their computers for days. Those who do not want to experience this difficulty are looking for solutions in intermediary firms.
IT'S NOT THE VISA, BUT FINDING AN APPOINTMENT THAT HAS BECOME DIFFICULT
While the visa rejection rates of many countries, especially in the Schengen area, are increasing, appointments are running out within minutes. Not being able to obtain a visa aside, getting an appointment has now turned into a struggle in itself.
APPOINTMENTS HAVE BEEN MONETIZED, PRICES ARE AT AN UNBELIEVABLE LEVEL
Citizens are now forced to pay hundreds of euros for an appointment process that used to be free. Some intermediaries' demands for "commissions" reaching up to 3,000 euros reveal the level of unregulated practices in the sector.
FAKE APPOINTMENT SCAMS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Some individuals deceive citizens with promises of "fast appointments" through social media. Experts warn, "Don't face a wall, absolutely do not believe social media advertisements."
CLEAR WARNING FROM EXPERTS: ONLY WORK WITH AUTHORIZED FIRMS
Only agencies registered with TÜRSAB and authorized firms have the authority to process visa applications. Fake companies cannot create the appointments they promise; the risk of fraud is increasing every day.
Companies that mediate visa processes state that they have no authority in the visa evaluation processes and are merely a pre-visa application center that collects documents. They note that the institution is responsible for forwarding the applicants' documents to the consulates and that visa decisions are made entirely by the embassies or consulates of the relevant countries.
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