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EU Parliament Approves Visa Suspension for 61 Countries

10/8/2025

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The European Parliament approved a reform to suspend visa-free travel for 61 countries whose citizens can enter Schengen without a visa.
The European Commission can reintroduce visa requirements for security concerns, including hybrid threats, investor citizenship schemes, and violations of international law.
The reform sets thresholds at 30% overstays and 20% asylum rejections; it takes effect 20 days after publication.

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The European Parliament approved a reform to suspend visa-free travel for 61 countries whose citizens can enter Schengen without a visa.
The European Commission can reintroduce visa requirements for security concerns, including hybrid threats, investor citizenship schemes, and violations of international law.
The reform sets thresholds at 30% overstays and 20% asylum rejections; it takes effect 20 days after publication.