Visa Exemption Removal for Vanuatu

by name voted on 27.11.2024

Summary

The European Parliament supports removing visa-free access for Vanuatu nationals due to security concerns regarding its citizenship-by-investment programs.

10 27.11.2024

Report

public safety

international relations

Key points

The European Parliament proposes removing Vanuatu from the list of countries whose citizens can enter the EU without a visa.
Vanuatu is currently listed as a country exempt from visa requirements for short stays.
Concerns have been raised regarding Vanuatu's citizenship programs, which allow fast-tracked nationality through financial donations or real estate investments.
Security risks include the potential for individuals on international watchlists to exploit these programs to enter the EU.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

47 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Tomislav SOKOL

PPE

1:12 min

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Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu

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