""The European Union is tightening its visa rules for Russian nationals amid concern over what the bloc considers "sabotage and potential misuse of visas." Multiple-entry visas will no longer be issued, with applicants being required to apply for a new visa each time they sought to travel to the EU. In a statement released by the European Commission, they expressed the aim of the new rules were to protect public policy as well as security.""
""Starting a war and expecting to move freely in Europe is hard to justify," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on X. "The EU is tightening visa rules for Russian nationals amid continued drone disruptions and sabotage on European soil. Travelling to the EU is a privilege, not a given." However, there is set to be a limited amount of exceptions for dissidents, independent journalists and human rights defenders.""
The European Union will stop issuing multiple-entry visas to Russian nationals and will require a new visa application for each trip. The measure aims to protect public policy and security in response to sabotage, drone disruptions and potential visa misuse. A limited set of exceptions will apply for dissidents, independent journalists and human rights defenders. Visa issuance to Russian nationals has fallen to around 500,000 from roughly 4 million in recent years. Freedom of movement for Russian diplomats and consular staff has been restricted, and from January 2026 those staff must register trips between EU member states at least 24 hours in advance.
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