Visa for Europe becomes simpler and more expensive

brussels - For travelers from the more than one hundred visa-obliged countries who want to go to Europe, it is easier to apply for a short-stay visa. To reduce the costs of the tightened...

Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Member States have reached a political agreement on this. Applications are simplified and may be submitted six months before the trip instead of the current three months. The promise is that they will be dealt with faster. There will also be more types of visas to stimulate tourism and trade. Visa for children under 6 years, students and researchers remain free. A special treatment is reserved for well-known artists and top athletes.