Key Points
- The EU plans to revise its visa free entry measures to unify procedures across all member states in the fall of 2023
Overview
The European Union (EU) announced plans to strengthen how it monitors the EU’s visa free travel policy to reduce security risks and unify entry procedures across all member states. In the coming months, the EU will act on the following measures of visa free travel policy:
- New grounds for the suspension to address unknown risks;
- Adapting the thresholds for triggering the mechanism;
- Making the suspension procedure more efficient and flexible;
- Investigating member states investor-citizenship schemes; and
- Improvements to the policy’s monitoring and reporting measures.
What are the Changes?
The EU plans to revise its visa free entry measures to unify procedures across all member states. According to the announcement, this will ensure safer entry into the EU.
Looking Ahead
The EU authorities are expected to introduce updated measures for its visa free policy beginning in autumn 2023. Continue to check the government of the EU’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at one of the two U.S. Law Firms working with the Envoy Platform or another qualified professional. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult an Envoy global immigration service provider or another qualified representative.
