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Czech Republic tightens entry rules for Russian tourists

Czech Republic tightens entry rules for Russian tourists

The Czech Republic will turn away Russian tourists holding Schengen-zone visas issued by any country from Oct. 25, the foreign minister said, as it joined other European Union member states in tightening entry rules. The Czech Republic …

Switzerland suspends relaxed visa rules for Russians

Switzerland suspends relaxed visa rules for Russians

The Swiss government decided on Friday to fully suspend an agreement that eases visa rules for Russian citizens, it said in a statement. This brings Swiss visa rules for Russians in line with those in the European Union, the statement …

EU makes it more difficult for Russians to visit

EU makes it more difficult for Russians to visit

Russian nationals will be allowed to enter the European Union only because of family situation and for humanitarian reasons. Apart from that, entry to the European Union will be possible for journalists, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva …

Estonia to propose EU-wide ban on Schengen visas for Russians

Estonia to propose EU-wide ban on Schengen visas for Russians

Estonia will prepare a proposal to Brussels to block Russian citizens from entering Europe as a baseline rule, Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu said on Friday. Tallinn on Thursday rolled out another package of sanctions against …

UAE and Saudi Arabia introduce new visas

UAE and Saudi Arabia introduce new visas

Amid an attempt to drive a post-coronavirus economic rebound, a number of countries in the Gulf have introduced new immigration measures to help attract skilled foreign workers

Russia reopened for Turkey

Russia reopened for Turkey

Russia has resumed the issuance of all categories of visas to Turkish citizens, suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Russian Embassy in Ankara said. "From July 29, Russian foreign missions in Turkey have resumed …

EU intends to simplify rules for short-stay visas

EU intends to simplify rules for short-stay visas

The European Union can simplify procedures for requesting and issuing short-stay visas and will use the visa policy to encourage non-EU countries to cooperate on migration. Parliament and Council negotiators informally agreed on a new …

Cavusoglu: Turkey to cancel visa regime with Russia

Cavusoglu: Turkey to cancel visa regime with Russia

Ankara will cancel the visa regime with Russia, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in an interview with CNN Turk, Trend reports. "First, we will try to partially abolish the visa regime,” he said. …