Türkiye's ambassador to Poland discusses carriers' problems linked to Schengen's 90/180 rule

Türkiye's Ambassador to Poland Rauf Alp Denktaş met with representatives of Turkish transport and logistics companies participating in the TransLogistica exhibition in Warsaw and discussed industry challenges, including those related to the Schengen 90/180 rule. That same day, he spoke at the Horizon4Poland’26 conference and the Warsaw Financial Week forum.

Türkiye's Ambassador to Poland Rauf Alp Denktaş, accompanied by the embassy's trade counsellor, visited the stands of Turkish companies at the TransLogistica international transport and logistics exhibition in Warsaw. The ambassador then met with representatives of the Turkish Service Exporters' Association (HİB), the International Transporters Association (UND) and Turkish companies.

The embassy said the meeting covered Turkish-Polish relations in transport and logistics, as well as the challenges facing the industry in Poland, including problems caused by the 90/180 rule in force in the Schengen Area. Under this rule, third-country nationals entering without a long-stay visa may remain in the Schengen Area for no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, directly affecting long-haul truck drivers.

Ambassador Denktaş at the stand of Turkish logistics companies at the TransLogistica exhibition

Horizon Europe and fintech

That same day, Denktaş opened the panel discussion “Türkiye–Poland: Strategic Investment Partnership” at the Horizon4Poland’26 conference, organized by the Łukasiewicz Research Network. The event focused on the EU's Horizon Europe program and examined new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in industry, technology and research. At the Turkish stand, Turkish technology companies met with Polish and European partners.

Panel discussion at the Horizon4Poland’26 conference in Warsaw

The ambassador also delivered opening remarks at the “Future of Finance” summit as part of Warsaw Financial Week. He said a new opportunity for Turkish-Polish cooperation lies in using the two countries' comparative advantages to support fintech startups.

Photo: Embassy of Türkiye in Warsaw

Türkiye's ambassador to Poland discusses carriers' problems linked to Schengen's 90/180 rule