EU member states agree to suspend visa agreement with Russia – Latest news – news

31 August 2022 at 15:33 EU member states agree to suspend visa agreement with Russia EU member states agree to suspend a visa facilitation agreement with Russia. This is stated by the EU’s foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, according to Reuters. This does not mean a visa ban for Russian citizens, but will make it significantly more difficult to get a visa to the EU. The agreement from 2007 involves simplified visa application processes for Russian citizens. It facilitated the issuance of short-stay visas, no longer than 90 days of stay within a 180-day period. Now it will be more difficult and more expensive to get an entry permit.



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