French Schengen visa applicants from Turkey to use VFS Global waiting lists from 15 Oct
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From 15 October 2026 French Schengen visa applicants from Turkey will register on a waiting list via VFS Global instead of selecting an appointment date directly. Applicants will be placed on one of two waiting lists based on whether they previously held a Schengen visa that expired less than two years ago or are first‑time applicants or had a visa expire more than two years ago.
After completing the visa application on France‑Visas, applicants are directed to VFS Global to choose the appropriate category and register for the waiting list. They will receive email notifications and must confirm the appointment and pay the VFS Global fee within the specified time or the slot will be cancelled. A separate waiting list has been created for international truck drivers from Ankara and Gaziantep who need visas for international transport.