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Non-recognition of Russian travel documents in occupied regions

Summary

The European Parliament has moved to stop recognizing Russian travel documents issued in occupied parts of Ukraine and breakaway regions of Georgia. This measure aims to uphold international law and protect EU security.
9 21.12.2022
Other
human rights
public safety
european union
foreign national
international relations

Key points

  • Russian travel documents issued in specific occupied or breakaway regions are not valid for EU visa issuance or border crossing.
  • The affected territories include parts of Ukraine (Crimea, Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia) and Georgia (Abkhazia and South Ossetia).
  • Exceptions are made for people who were already Russian citizens before the documents in these regions were issued, including their descendants.
  • Children and legally incapacitated persons who obtained citizenship through simplified procedures are also exempt from these restrictions.
Documents (PDFs)
Non-acceptance of travel documents of the Russian Federation issued in Ukraine and Georgia Non-acceptance of Russian travel documents issued in Ukraine and Georgia***I
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