Schengen visas

EU weighs visa limits, shadow fleet sanctions in response to Leipzig

The European Union is preparing for a series of meetings to discuss new measures against Moscow, including tighter visa rules for Russian citizens, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 3, citing people familiar with the matter.

4 September, 02:18 AM

Serbia may end visa-free travel for Russians to advance EU membership bid

Serbia, one of the last European countries Russians can enter visa-free, is preparing to join the Schengen Area, a move that would automatically require visas for Russian citizens, The Moscow Times reported on Aug. 11.

11 August, 05:01 PM

Canadian government halts visa center work in Russia

Canada’s visa centers have stopped accepting passports for document processing in Russia, according to information published on the Canadian government’s website on Jan. 30

30 January, 10:02 PM

EU bans issuing Schengen multi-entry visas to Russian citizens

The European Commission banned the issuance of Schengen multiple-entry visas to citizens of Russia on Nov. 7.

7 November 2025, 02:35 PM

EU mulls visa curbs for Russians, tighter travel limits on diplomats

European Union countries are considering restricting tourist visas for Russians and limiting the movement of Russian diplomats within the bloc, measures that could be included in the EU’s next sanctions package against the Kremlin expected this week, Euractiv reported on Sept. 15.

15 September 2025, 07:35 PM

EU to tighten visa rules for Russians and hostile states — Politico

New EU guidelines expected later this year will tighten visa restrictions for Russian citizens and nationals of other hostile countries, Politico reported, citing a European Commission representative.

13 September 2025, 10:31 AM

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