The European Commission adopted its first-ever EU Visa Strategy on 29 January 2026, establishing a framework to align visa policy with the EU’s long-term interests. The strategy emphasizes strengthening Schengen security, boosting competitiveness, and advancing strategic interests. Key pillars include modernizing visa-free status systems, enhancing digital procedures like ETIAS for visa-free travelers by Q4 2026, and improving visa tools for trusted travelers. A parallel Recommendation aims to attract talent by simplifying long-stay visa and residence permit processes, enhancing intra-EU mobility, and improving coordination between member states, universities, and research organizations. The EU plans interoperable IT systems by 2028 to improve information-sharing and prevent visa abuse.
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