Greece operates a visa-on-arrival scheme for Turkish nationals that is intended to simplify travel to parts of the EU. The programme, launched in 2024, covers visits to 12 Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, allowing eligible travelers to obtain entry without arranging a visa in advance. Two reports describe how this “door visa” approach is making short breaks and island travel easier for Turkish visitors compared with prior requirements.
Both sources also point to increased tourism in the period following the scheme’s introduction. One outlet reports that nearly 1.5 million Turkish visitors go to Greece in 2025, rising from about 1.2 million in 2024. The increase is presented in the context of the scheme’s rollout and its effect on access to Greek destinations in the Aegean.
Overall, the coverage focuses on the visa facilitation mechanism—its scope of 12 islands and its 2024 start date—and on reported changes in tourist numbers from Turkey to Greece following the programme’s implementation.
