Govt wants to end fast visas for Turks

Tuesday, 25 April 2023 06:30

The government wants to end the emergency visa programme for victims for the Turkish earthquake – but some politicians say it’s too soon.

In the wake of the massive disaster which killed 50,000, the Confederation activated a system which allowed Turkish nationals with family already resident in Switzerland to enter and stay.

But it's being reported the Federal Councillor, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, wants to end the fast-track visa programme by the middle of next month.

But others say it’s premature and the situation in Turkey is still precarious and many don’t have a home to go back to.

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