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European Travel Document for Irregular Migrants

Summary

This proposal introduces a standardized, secure European travel document to help return individuals staying irregularly in the EU. It aims to improve recognition by third countries and reduce administrative burdens while respecting fundamental rights.
10 17.11.2016
Other
human rights
administrative law
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The establishment of a harmonized European travel document to facilitate the return of irregular migrants.
  • The implementation of enhanced security and technical features, including digital elements, to prevent counterfeiting.
  • The requirement that the travel document must be issued to the individual free of charge.
  • The provision for translations in English, French, and potentially the language of the country of return.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a European travel document for the return of illegally staying third-country nationals Travel document for the return of illegally staying third-country nationals ***I
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