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EC Proposes Suspension of Visa Facilitation Agreement with Russia

POLITICAL RISK
MNI (London)
  • This afternoon the European Commission has proposed full suspension of the Visa Facilitation Agreement with Russia on the grounds of destructive foreign policy and aggression towards Ukraine.
  • "Russian citizens will no longer enjoy privileged access to the EU and face a lengthier, more expensive and more difficult visa application process. Member States will have wide discretion in processing short-stay visa applications from Russian citizens, and will be able to ensure greater scrutiny in respect of Russian nationals travelling to the EU."
  • Russian citizens will be subject to the general rules of the Visa Code (including higher fees, increased processing time, more restrictions on multiple entries, increased supporting documents).
  • Furthermore, non-recognition of Russian passports issued in occupied regions of Ukraine will be proposed.

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