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Minsk Upbeat on Visa Facilitation Talks with EU
Belarus is optimistic about talks with the European Union on agreements on visa facilitation and readmission, Deputy Foreign Minister Alena Kupchyna told BelaPAN. The … Read more...
UK Complicates Visa Processing for Russian Applicants
The list of documents required of Russians for all types of UK visas, including tourist, will increase as of February 17, VFS Global said on its website. These changes … Read more...
Decision to Sign EU-Azerbaijani Readmission Agreement Adopted
The Council of Europe had adopted a decision to sign the agreement on readmission of persons who don't have residence permit between the EU and Azerbaijan. The decision … Read more...
Parliament of Azerbaijan Ratifies Visa Facilitation Agreement with EU
Azerbaijan has ratified an agreement on simplification of rules with the European Union. The key goal of the document is to ease visa rules which stipulate that EU and … Read more...
EU Parliament Lifts Visa Obligation for Moldovans
The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs committee voted on Wednesday 12 February, overwhelmingly in favour of lifting visa obligations for … Read more...
Fingerprints to be Required for a Russian Visa
The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced two important changes to visa procedures, that will make entering Russia more difficult for citizens of some countries. … Read more...
Belarus-EU Visa Facilitation: Consequences and Prospects
After two and a half years delay the Belarusian authorities accepted the EU’s invitation to start visa facilitation negotiations. Why did the Belarusian authorities … Read more...
European Parliament Calls for Sanctions Against Ukrainian Officials
The European Parliament called on the European Union to introduce visa and financial sanctions against Ukrainian officials and businessmen responsible for the use of … Read more...
EU-Belarus: Negotiations Launched on Visa Facilitation and Readmission Agreements
The EU and Belarus have launched negotiations on visa facilitation and readmission agreements. A meeting took place in Brussels this week between Stefano Manservisi … Read more...
Georgian Goverment Issues ID Cards to Simplify Visa Liberalization
The Georgian Government is continuing to issue new identity documents to make it easier for Georgians to travel to EU countries. The Ministry of Justice are continuing … Read more...