Summary
The European Parliament opposes a proposal to increase visa fees, arguing that upcoming digitalization will significantly lower costs for everyone. 9 23.04.2024
Resolution
human rights
administrative law
public administration
information technology and data processing
Key points
- The European Parliament objects to the Commission's decision to increase visa fees via a new regulation.
- A transition to a fully digitalized visa procedure is underway, which will include a single online platform for applications and payments.
- The move to digital visas is expected to save up to 76.6 million euros on physical visa stickers between 2025 and 2029.
- Administrative savings for Member States are estimated to reach up to 521.6 million euros during the 2025-2029 period.
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