Visa waiver amendment for the Bahamas

Summary

The European Parliament has approved an agreement with the Bahamas to update visa waiver rules, ensuring consistency across the EU and Schengen area.
10 21.01.2019
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international relations

Key points

  • The agreement updates the visa waiver rules between the European Union and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
  • It harmonizes the definition of 'short-stay' across EU Member States to match current Schengen standards.
  • The move is intended to deepen political and economic relations within the context of existing international partnerships.
  • The United Kingdom and Ireland are specifically excluded from participating in this agreement.
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