Big news for Turkish travelers. Until recently, visa applications were handled by around 12 third-party firms across 58 countries, costing the state billions. Now, the Foreign Affairs Foundation will take the reins, bringing visa operations in-house for efficiency, oversight, and better revenue flow to the state. Here’s the real impact: intermediary firms earned 5.5 billion Turkish lira in 2023, with just 20 percent going back to the state, while the rest went to private firms. The new model intends to reclaim more of that revenue, streamline procedures, and ensure a fairer return to public coffers. Stay tuned for updates as this transition unfolds, and follow us for the latest on Turkey’s visa policies and travel updates.