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EU-Colombia Short-Stay Visa Waiver Agreement

Summary

The European Parliament has approved a visa waiver agreement with Colombia, allowing Colombian citizens to visit the EU for up to 90 days without a visa.
10 30.09.2016
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Key points

  • Colombian citizens are granted visa-free access to the EU for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
  • The waiver applies to various passport holders, including ordinary and diplomatic travelers, but excludes those intending to work for pay.
  • The agreement aims to boost trade, tourism, and political cooperation between the EU and Colombia.
  • Security cooperation, including work with Europol, is emphasized to combat organized crime and drug trafficking.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Colombia on the short-stay visa waiver EU-Colombia Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver ***
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