Directorate of Communications Center for Combating Disinformation (DMM) published a statement in some media outlets and social media accounts saying "Visa applications for Turkish citizens have been closed." He stated that the claim was not true.

DMM, "Visa applications for Turkish citizens have been closed." He announced that his claim did not reflect the truth.

The statement made by the Center for Combating Disinformation is as follows:

"Due to the density of visa applications at embassies, appointments may be postponed to later dates, and the relevant embassies continue to work to overcome this problem. It is not possible to close the applications.

"Do not trust posts aimed at manipulating public opinion."

-Hibia