The European Commission adopted the EU Visa Strategy, aiming to strengthen visa policy’s role in protecting the Schengen area’s integrity while promoting economic and academic mobility. Short-stay visas (up to 90 days) are harmonized across the Schengen area, governed by EU law, while long-stay visas remain national competencies. The Strategy emphasizes strategic visa exemptions for partner countries based on criteria like security, migration, and economic benefits. A Recommendation encourages Member States to streamline visa processes for students, researchers, and skilled workers, including fast-track procedures and clearer information for employers. The Visa Suspension Mechanism, activated twice (Vanuatu and Georgia), allows temporary visa restrictions in response to security risks. The Strategy also proposes revising Article 25a to improve readmission cooperation with third countries.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_26_218
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