Commission proposes to simplify the procedures for those wanting to come to the EU for short stays.

The Commission presented two proposals today to greatly facilitate the procedures for short-stay visitors. Important changes in the visa rules aim to stimulate the European economy and facilitate the lives of travellers towards the EU.

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Today, the Commission released a package consisting of:

- A Report 'A smarter Visa Policy for economic growth' assessing Member States' implementation of the Visa Code;

- A proposal for a recast Regulation on the Union Code on Visas (Visa Code);

- A proposal for a Regulation establishing a touring visa;

- An overview of Visa statistics.

Please find more information and other links in the attached press release from the European Commission.

Publication Date: Tue 01 Apr 2014
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