Schengen Zone

EU plans tougher entry rules for Russian tourists

The European Commission plans to tighten Schengen visa rules for Russian citizens, European Commission migration spokesperson Markus Lammert said on Friday, according to Euronews on June 6.

6 June, 06:54 PM

New EU entry rules slow down border crossings, Kyiv warns

Motorists crossing from Ukraine into Poland at the Krakovets checkpoint are facing longer wait times after the EU launched its new digital Entry/Exit System (EES), Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service said on Oct. 20.

20 October 2025, 11:52 PM

Germany seeks tougher visa rules in EU sanctions

As part of the EU’s plans for a new sanctions package against Russia, Germany’s government is pushing for tighter visa rules for entry into the Schengen area, Tagesschau reported on Sept. 12.

12 September 2025, 03:43 PM

Romania and Bulgaria to fully join Schengen Area in January 2025

The European Union has decided to fully integrate Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen Zone, eliminating border checks starting Jan. 1, 2025, as reported by the EU Council's press service on Dec. 12.

12 December 2024, 02:50 PM

Sybiha urges Western countries to limit Schengen visa issuance to Russians

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on Western partners to restrict the issuance of Schengen visas to Russian citizens, the ministry’s press service reported on Dec. 4.

4 December 2024, 07:07 PM

EU demands explanation from Hungary over eased entry for Russians, Belarusians

The European Commission is expecting an explanation from Hungary by August 19 regarding its decision to simplify entry conditions for citizens of Russia and Belarus, European Commission's representative Anitta Hipper said on Aug. 6.

6 August 2024, 07:18 PM

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