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Belarus: EU member States Discussing Visa Facilitation at Diplomatic Consultations
Visa facilitation is constantly on the agenda of consultations held by the Belarusian foreign ministry with foreign ministries representing the European Union`s member … Read more...
Georgian Foreign Minister Hopes Visa-Free Travel to Europe will Be Available by 2016
A top Georgian diplomat assumes but cannot guarantee Georgians will enjoy visa-free travel to countries in the Schengen area by 2016. Foreign Minister Maia Panjikidze … Read more...
Georgia: Visa-Free Travel to Schengen Countries a Real Possibility
Travelling to many European nations is set to get easier as Georgia looks to enter the second phase of the Visa Liberalisation Action Plan (VLAP). Today, Deputy Foreign … Read more...
Frequently Asked Questions: A Smarter EU Visa Policy for Growth
The EU has set up a common visa policy for short stays, i.e. stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period, which is applied through the issuing of 'Schengen visas'. In … Read more...
More Flexible Visa Rules to Boost Growth and Job Creation
Many non-EU nationals wishing to travel to the EU are often faced with cumbersome, lengthy and costly visa procedures. The proposals presented today will seriously … Read more...
Visa Rules to Boost Growth
The proposals presented today by the European Commission aim to seriously shorten and simplify the procedures for those wanting to come to the EU for short stays, bring … Read more...
EU Commission Expected to Further Facilitate Visas for EaP States
European Commission will move to facilitate entry visa procedures for 22 members of the Schengen area, with relevant proposals to be submitted by Commissioner Connie … Read more...
Emergency situations require emergency measures, says Štefan Füle
Plenary meeting with Ukrainian authorities Kyiv, 26 March 2014 'I am so happy to be here. You have just shown that emergency situations require emergency measures. I … Read more...
The Bill Proposed to Ease Russian Tourist Visa Requirements
Russia's parliament is due to consider a draft law lengthening the validity of tourist visas and easing the requirements for obtaining them, a government website said … Read more...
Ukrainians from Crimea May Obtain Schengen Visa at the Polish Consulate General in Odessa
Ukrainians living in Crimea will be able to get a Schengen visa at the Polish Consulate General in Odessa, whereas Crimean residents with Russian passports will not be … Read more...
