Visa facilitation and readmission: agreements with Belarus now in force.

European Commission
Press Release
Brussels, 1 July 2020

 
Today, the EU-Belarus visa facilitation and readmission agreements enter into force. These agreements represent an important step in strengthening the EU's engagement with the Belarusian people and civil society. They will pave the way for improved mobility of citizens, contributing to closer links between the EU and Belarus. Vice-President for Promoting our European Way of Life, MargaritisSchinas, said: “Today marks a concrete step that will bring Europeans and Belarusians closer together. The visa facilitation agreement will allow EU and Belarusian citizens to travel more freely and the agreement on readmission will also contribute to addressing irregular migration, for the benefit of both Belarus and the EU.”  Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, said: “These agreements will improve mobility in a well-managed and secure environment. Once the travel restrictions linked to coronavirus ease, it will become easier for Belarusian citizens to come to the EU. This means...
 
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