Published 01-09-2025

Extended processing time for cases covered by the Association Agreement with Türkiye

SIRI is currently receiving more applications covered by the Association Agreement with Türkiye than the agency has the resources to handle within its service goals in the area of work. This means that the processing time for these cases may be longer than usual. 

SIRI is aware of the problem and is prioritising this area within the resources available to the agency, but expects the period of extended processing times to continue into 2026.

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