the Strengthening of an atmosphere of trust and understanding between peoples, have concluded the Belarusian observers will contribute with effect from 1 July, the agreement on visa facilitation and the readmission agreement concluded between Belarus and the European Union.
the Document, first of all, makes it easier for citizens of Belarus short-term visa to the EU since the visa fee is reduced to 35 euros and abolished for certain categories of travelers, reminds BelTA. Reduced the maximum size of the service charge and the period in which consulates accept a decision on the application for the visa. While some categories of citizens can receive multiple-entry visas with validity of up to five years. They will have to provide fewer documents, confirming the purpose of travel.
with regard to readmission agreements, it, experts explain, provides that both parties will have to implement the readmission to its territory its own citizens, citizens of third countries and persons without citizenship that do not meet or no longer meet the criteria of legality in the territories of each other.
in addition, the document stipulates the granting of Belarus a two-year transitional period regarding the readmission of citizens of third countries. In the joint Declaration to the agreement contains the commitment of Brussels to provide to the Minsk technical and financial support in this area.
As already informed “the UNION “, of the agreement on simplification of issuing visas and on the readmission of persons residing without authorization was signed in the beginning of January in the Belgian capital. After which they were ratified by the Parliament of Belarus and approved by the members of the EP.
