Brussels:europe and arabs

Today, Friday, the Council of the European Union adopted a resolution completely suspending the visa facilitation agreement between the European Union and Russia. Thus, the general rules of visa law will apply to Russian citizens. According to a European statement issued in Brussels, this will lead to an increase in the visa application fee from 35 euros to 80 euros, the need to provide additional documentary evidence, increased visa processing times and more restrictive rules for the issuance of multiple-entry visas. “The Visa Facilitation Agreement allows privileged access to the European Union for citizens of trusted partners with whom we share common values. Through its unjustified and unjustified war of aggression, including indiscriminate attacks against civilians, Russia has broken this trust and trampled on the fundamental values ​​of our international community. Today’s decision It is a direct result of Russia's actions and further evidence of our unwavering commitment to Ukraine and its people." According to the statements of Vet Rakochan, the Czech Minister of the Interior, whose country currently holds the rotating presidency of the Federation The decision will be published in the Official Gazette today, September 9, 2022. It will enter into force on the day of its adoption and will be effective as of September 12, 2022