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How to Get a Schengen Visa Appointment in Türkiye: Country by Country

Which country?

Longest stay; if equal, first entry; apply where you legally reside.[1]

When?

6 months to 15 days before travel.[1]

CountryProviderSystem
GermanyiDATAChronological waiting list: you register with iDATA, a date is assigned by e-mail and must be confirmed within 48 hours. Waits of up to 11 months are reported by the embassy.[2][3]
ItalyiDATAA personal iDATA account is mandatory for every applicant; appointments are booked by available date and category. The press reported a move to a waiting list; check iDATA for the current process.[4][5]
FranceVFS GlobalApply online on France-Visas, then book with VFS Global. Tourist/private visits use a waiting list (separate list for holders of a Schengen visa expired less than 2 years ago). An assigned slot must be confirmed within 3 days by paying the service fee.[6]
NetherlandsVFS GlobalApply in person at a VFS Global centre (Ankara, Antalya, Bodrum, Bursa, Edirne, Gaziantep, Istanbul, Izmir). Complete the form online and bring the printout with its unique code.[7][8]
SpainBLS InternationalApply by appointment through BLS International. Fees are paid in cash (USD) at BLS.[9][10]

Last checked: 17 Oct 2026

Sources

  1. [1] European Commission (Migration and Home Affairs) – Applying for a Schengen visa (where/when to apply, fee, processing time) (document date: 2 Dec 2025; accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  2. [2] Almanya Türkiye Temsilcilikleri – Schengen-Vizesi, kısa süreli ziyaretler (bekleme listesi, 11 aya kadar bekleme) (accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  3. [3] iDATA Almanya – Termin-Warteliste, Bestätigung innerhalb 48 Stunden (accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  4. [4] iDATA İtalya – Randevu prosedürü (kişisel hesap zorunlu) (accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  5. [5] Turizm Post – Avrupa ülkeleri, Schengen vizesinde bot ve karaborsaya karşı yeni önlemleri devreye aldı (document date: 9 Jun 2026; accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  6. [6] France-Visas – Turquie (VFS Global, bekleme listesi, 3 gün içinde onay) (accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  7. [7] NetherlandsWorldwide – Applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Türkiye (accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  8. [8] NetherlandsWorldwide – Checklist Schengen visa in Türkiye for tourism (accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  9. [9] Consulado General de España en Estambul – Visado de estancia (Schengen) (accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  10. [10] BLS International – İspanya turist vizesi, İstanbul (ücretler) (accessed: 17 Oct 2026)