Schengen Visa Nightmare: Turkish Citizen's Flight Near-Miss Highlights System Flaws

Istanbul, Turkey - May 20, 2025: A Turkish citizen narrowly avoided missing his flight to Berlin due to delays in receiving his Schengen visa. His experience highlights the significant challenges faced by Turkish nationals in securing European travel documents. The process, he explains, is often convoluted and expensive, with some service providers allegedly using bots to acquire and resell appointments at exorbitant prices. "It's like a future dystopia," he comments, describing the difficulty of obtaining a simple appointment. This situation underscores the need for greater transparency and efficiency within the Schengen visa system, ensuring fair access to travel opportunities for all applicants. The video has sparked online discussions about the fairness and accessibility of the current system.