Demanding Action on Visa Reciprocity

by name voted on 21.10.2020

Summary

The European Parliament demands that the Commission fulfill its legal obligation to implement visa reciprocity measures against countries that do not grant EU citizens equal travel rights.

9 21.10.2020

Other

justice

human rights

european union

administrative law

public administration

international relations

Key points

The principle of visa reciprocity requires that EU citizens enjoy the same travel conditions in third countries as those countries' nationals do in the EU.
A specific mechanism exists to respond to situations where third countries do not respect visa reciprocity.
The Commission has been granted power to adopt measures, including suspending visa exemptions, but this must involve the Parliament and Council.
The Parliament calls on the Commission to adopt the necessary legal acts within two months to fulfill its obligations.

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on obligations of the Commission in the field of visa reciprocity in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 Obligations of the Commission in the field of visa reciprocity in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806

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