A great influx of Turkish tourists is anticipated in 2025 for the North Aegean and Dodecanese islands following the one-year extension of the short-stay visa “express visa” program, which will come into effect on April 1, 2025.
The initiative, which facilitates travel for Turkish citizens and their families to select Aegean islands, is expected to further boost tourism, according to the president of the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP).
There is growing support for making the program permanent, as it has proven to be a crucial factor in increasing visitor numbers to these islands. However, experts stress that infrastructure improvements are necessary to prevent disappointment among travelers using the fast track…
