The EU lifts the suspension of Schengen visas for Ethiopian citizens
21 May 202667 views
Who is affected:
Ethiopian citizens applying for Schengen visas, consulates and companies with links to Ethiopia
Summary
The EU Council removes the special restrictions that were applied to Schengen visas for people from Ethiopia, returning to the usual rules of the Visa Code.
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The EU Council repeals Implementing Decision 2024/1341, which suspended certain provisions of Regulation EC 810/2009 (Visa Code) regarding Ethiopia. This means that exceptional restrictive measures on Schengen visas for Ethiopian citizens cease to apply. The ordinary visa processing and issuance regime provided for in …
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