Summary
The proposal seeks to grant visa-free travel to citizens of Kuwait and Qatar, while suggesting similar exemptions for Oman and Ecuador under strict human rights monitoring. 9 12.12.2022
Other
transport
human rights
social policy
european union
administrative law
diplomatic relations
public administration
international relations
Key points
- The proposal aims to grant visa-free travel to citizens of Kuwait and Qatar for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- The European Parliament recommends including Oman and Ecuador in the visa exemption list, subject to further assessment.
- Visa exemptions are contingent on meeting specific criteria regarding security, migration risks, and human rights.
- Bilateral agreements must include a mandatory annual human rights dialogue to ensure continuous progress in partner countries.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement (Kuwait, Qatar)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement (Kuwait, Qatar)
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