Germany to Switch Completely to Digital Visas
A historic transformation is on the horizon in visa procedures, one of the biggest obstacles to European travels. Germany, which tops the list of countries where Turkish citizens travel the most and struggle the most to get visa appointments, is gearing up to fully digitize its visa processes.
The era of 'digital' is kicking off for German visas.
At the traditional summer reception hosted by the Turkish Embassy in Berlin and organized by the German Travel Association (DRV), critical issues were tackled. Christoph Ploss, Germany's Government Coordinator for Maritime Economy and Tourism, made statements of significant interest to the tourism and business sectors during the reception. Ploss highlighted the clumsiness of the current visa system, admitting that the slow bureaucratic procedures constitute a serious barrier for both tourists and business people. He announced that a transition to a 'digital visa' system would be implemented to fundamentally solve this issue within the framework of the National Tourism Strategy.
Ploss, who personally discussed the matter with the German Foreign Minister and stated that they have made significant progress towards accelerating the process, signaled the advent of a new era with these words: 'I personally discussed the matter with our Foreign Minister and we have made significant strides with his close attention. I believe that the convenience of the digital visa, which will be implemented with the steps we will take this year and the next, will carry Turkish-German friendship much further.'
How will the new system operate? The era of visa stickers in passports is coming to an end.
The forthcoming digital transformation will completely overhaul the visa application process. With the new system, visa applications will be carried out entirely on online platforms. The most striking change will be the total elimination of printed visa stickers applied to passports.
At border controls, fully digital and biometric verification technologies will come into play. Thanks to this reform, the aim is to prevent excessive application backlogs at consulates and intermediary institutions. The system, which aims to reduce the risk of document forgery to zero, will not only enhance border security but also significantly reduce travel times.
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