Tag: visa

Poland and Baltics Enact Visa Ban for Russians

While the EU blocked a complete visa ban against Russians in August, Poland and the Baltic States have now followed up on their earlier promise to close their borders to most Russian tourists, making Finland the only remaining point of entry into the EU.

EU Suspends Visa Agreement with Russia

Stopping short of a complete visa ban on Russian citizens, the EU decided to suspend the existing agreement that eases visa issuance for Russians. Some Eastern European nations are now considering putting regional bans in place.

Calls Grow for EU-Wide Ban on Travel Visas for Russians

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is the most prominent political figure to reject such an indiscriminate penalty; it is “not their war,” but that of Russian President Vladimir Putin, he has said.

Portugal Creates New Work Visa

“This allows foreign nationals to enter Portuguese territory who have come looking for work for a period of 120 days, extended to another 60 days, for a total of 180 days,” Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Ana Catarina Mendes clarified.