EU Visas

Visa requirements for non-EU nationals

Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — list of non-EU countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when entering the EU and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement

It lists the countries covered by this legislation and those that are exempt. The regulation repeals and codifies the much-amended Regulation (EC) No 539/2001.

Key Points

The regulation develops from the Schengen Agreement and Convention in which neither the United Kingdom (1) nor Ireland take part, and are therefore not bound by it or subject to its application.

The regulation lists, in its annex:

the non-EU countries and territories whose nationals must hold a visa; and
those countries and territories whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirements when entering the EU for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
The regulation also allows for:

exceptions: the possibility for EU countries to grant exceptions to the visa requirement for certain categories of persons such as holders of diplomatic or service passports, civilian air and sea crews, school pupils in groups, holders of local traffic permits, and exemptions for recognised refugees and stateless persons who live in the EU and hold a travel document issued by their country of residence;
reciprocity: a mechanism allowing reciprocity if any visa-exempt non-EU country decides to impose a visa requirement on any EU country;
temporary suspension: a mechanism for the temporary suspension of visa exemptions in an emergency situation such as a substantial increase of migratory or security risk.
Decisions to amend the lists are on a case-by-case basis considering criteria including:

illegal immigration, public policy and security;
economic benefit, in particular in terms of tourism and foreign trade;
the EU’s external relations with the relevant non-EU country, in particular relating to human rights and fundamental freedoms, regional coherence and reciprocity.

Application & Background

It has applied since 18 December 2018. The Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 codifies and replaces Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 and its subsequent amendments.

MAIN DOCUMENT

Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement (codification) (OJ L 303, 28.11.2018, pp. 39-58)

Uniform format for visas issued to non-EU nationals

Regulation (EC) No 1683/95 — rules on the EU’s uniform format for visas

In 1995, the EU created a uniform format for an EU visa taking the form of a sticker to be affixed to the travel document of non-EU nationals under visa obligation.

This regulation lays down the rules for the uniform format for visas, not only for the Schengen countries* but also for Ireland and the United Kingdom (1).

The uniform format applies to:

an intended stay in one or more countries of the Schengen area of no more than 3 months in total;
a transit through the international transit areas of airports of the Schengen countries (‘airport transit visa’).
In the case of the Schengen countries, for example, a short-stay visa issued by one of them entitles its holder to travel throughout the 26 countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Visas for visits exceeding that period remain subject to national procedures (i.e. to allow its holder to take up employment or establish a business, trade or profession).

Information on the visa sticker

The uniform visa sticker specifies the number of days that a non-national of an EU country may stay in the Schengen area and in Ireland and the United Kingdom (1). In the case of a Schengen visa, the days should be counted from the date he or she enters the Schengen area (the entry stamp) to the date they exit the Schengen area (the exit stamp), both days included.

The precise length of validity of the visa is indicated on the visa sticker under the heading ‘Duration of stay’.

Regulation (EU) 2017/1370 introduces a new design for the visa sticker with additional safety features to prevent forgery. Ireland and the United Kingdom (1) are not subject to the application of the new measures which came into force on 17 August 2017. Nevertheless, these countries may request the European Commission to enter into agreements in order to exchange technical information in the model of their national visas.

Technical specifications

The uniform visa must conform to:

a list of technical specifications concerning universally recognisable security features clearly visible to the naked eye including:
an integrated photograph produced to high security standards,
the logo consisting of a letter or letters indicating the issuing country – or group of countries, in the case of the Benelux;
other technical specifications which aim to prevent counterfeiting and falsification of the visa and provide methods to fill in the visa.

Each EU country must designate only one authority for printing visas. It must communicate the name of this body to the Commission and the other EU countries.

Technical specifications for the new visa sticker will be set out in a Commission implementing decision. The regulation will apply no later than 15 months after the adoption of the additional technical specifications referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1683/95.

Application & Background

It has applied since 3 August 1995.

For more information, see:

Visa policy (European Commission).
KEY TERMS

Schengen countries: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

MAIN DOCUMENT

Council Regulation (EC) No 1683/95 of 29 May 1995 laying down a uniform format for visas (OJ L 164, 14.7.1995, pp. 1-4)

Subsequent amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1683/95 have been incorporated into the basic text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.

Visa Code

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing the EU’s Visa Code

It sets out procedures and conditions for issuing short-stay visas for visits to the Schengen area of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.
It also sets out rules on airport transit visas.

Procedures and conditions for issuing visas

The European Union (EU) Member State that is the sole or main destination of the visit is responsible for examining the visa application. If the main destination cannot be determined, it becomes the responsibility of the country of first entry into the Schengen area.

Applications

A visa application may be submitted by the applicant, an accredited commercial intermediary or a professional, cultural, sports or educational association or institution on behalf of its members.
Applications must generally be submitted within 6 months to 15 days of the intended visit (9 months for seafarers).
A uniform visa (valid for the whole Schengen area) may be for multiple entries with a maximum validity of 5 years.

A visa with limited territorial validity (limited to particular Member States) may exceptionally be issued in cases where the applicant does not fulfil all the entry conditions, on humanitarian grounds, for reasons of national interest, because of international obligations, or in situations where other Schengen countries consulted object to the issuing of a visa.

Admissibility

After verifying whether the application is admissible (i.e. submitted following the rules), the competent authority must:

create an entry in the Visa Information System (VIS) under Regulation (EC) No 767/2008;
carry out a further examination of the application to check that the applicant:
fulfils the entry conditions as set out in Regulation (EU) 2016/399 setting out the Schengen Borders Code (see summary),
does not pose a risk of illegal immigration or a threat to the security of the country, and
intends to leave before the visa expires.

Under amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1134, background checks on applicants would be reinforced before a decision is taken on granting a visa. Rules and procedures for searches in sensitive and non-sensitive EU databases containing security and migration information are set out. Once in effect, Member States would be required to collect biometric identifiers of the applicant comprising a facial image and 10 fingerprints (for storage in the VIS) and, at the time of submission of the first application and subsequently at least every 59 months thereafter, the applicant must appear in person.

If the application is inadmissible, the authority would have to:

return the application form and supporting documents without having examined them further;
destroy any biometric data collected; and
reimburse the visa fee.

Airport transit visas

Nationals of non-EU countries listed in Annex IV need an airport transit visa to pass through the international transit areas of airports in the Schengen area. In urgent cases of mass influx of illegal immigrants, any Member State may extend this requirement to nationals of other non-EU countries.
When applying for an airport transit visa, the applicant must present proof of the points of departure and destination, coherence of the itinerary and proof of the onward journey to the final destination.

Multiple-entry visas

Multiple-entry visas with long validity may be issued for one, two or multiple entries. The Visa Code sets out rules on the issuing of multiple entry visas with a progressively longer length of validity:

1 year, if the applicant has used three visas within the previous 2 years;
2 years, if the applicant has already used a 1-year multiple-entry visa within the previous 2 years;
5 years, if the applicant has already used a 2-year multiple-entry visa within the previous 3 years.
Airport transit visas and visas limited to particular countries are not taken into account when taking decisions on the issuing of multiple-entry visas with a long validity.

Visas issued at the external borders

Exceptionally, a visa application for a maximum stay of 15 days, or to cover the time needed for transit, may be applied for at the external border of the Schengen country of destination.
A non-EU national for whom the verification of hits resulting from automated checks in EU databases has not been completed is not, in principle, issued a visa at the external border. However, a visa with limited territorial validity for the territory of the issuing Member State may be issued for such persons in exceptional cases.
Decisions on visa applications

The authority assesses whether the entry conditions set out in the Schengen Borders Code are met.
A visa is refused if the applicant:
presents a false travel document;
gives inadequate justification for the intended stay;
provides insufficient proof of means for the stay or for the return home;
has been the subject of an alert in the Schengen information system set up under Regulation (EU) 2018/1860 (see summary) for the purpose of refusing entry;
is considered a threat to the public policy, internal security, public health or internal relations of EU countries;
presents insufficient travel medical insurance.

The general deadline for a decision is a maximum of 15 days, which may be extended up to a maximum of 45 days in individual cases, notably where further scrutiny of the application is needed.
A decision on refusal and the reasons on which it is based is notified to the applicant using the standard form set out in Annex VI.
Persons whose visa has been refused have the right to appeal.

Cooperation on readmission

The European Commission assesses cooperation by non-EU countries on readmission of irregular migrants, taking into account border management and prevention, control of migrant smuggling and the transit of irregular migrants.
Where a non-EU country is not cooperating, the Commission may submit a proposal for a Council decision to temporarily apply certain rules in a restrictive manner. Conversely, where a country is cooperating sufficiently, certain rules may be applied in a more generous manner.

Respect for human dignity and fundamental rights

Amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1134 also introduces stipulations that Member States’ consular and central authorities’ staff must fully respect human dignity and the fundamental rights and principles recognised by the EU’s Charter of Fundamental Rights when performing their duties. They shall not discriminate against persons on grounds of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Application & Background

Amendments and repeals

Amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1134 also amends the VIS regulation set up under Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 (see summary) and the Schengen Borders Code, as well as Articles 9–17 of the convention implementing the Schengen Agreement and the Common Consular Instructions.
The regulation has been successively amended by Regulations (EU) No 977/2011, (EU) No 154/2012, (EU) No 610/2013, (EU) 2016/399, (EU) 2019/1155 and (EU) 2021/1134.
FROM WHEN DOES THE REGULATION APPLY?
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 has applied since 5 April 2010.
It should be noted that amendments introduced by Regulation (EU) 2021/1134 are expected to be applied only from 2024.

BACKGROUND
See also:

Visa policy (European Commission).

MAIN DOCUMENT

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, pp. 1–58).

Successive amendments to Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.

RELATED DOCUMENTS
Regulation (EU) 2021/1134 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 amending Regulations (EC) No 767/2008, (EC) No 810/2009, (EU) 2016/399, (EU) 2017/2226, (EU) 2018/1240, (EU) 2018/1860, (EU) 2018/1861, (EU) 2019/817 and (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 2004/512/EC and 2008/633/JHA, for the purpose of reforming the Visa Information System (OJ L 248, 13.7.2021, pp. 11–87).

Regulation (EU) 2018/1860 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 November 2018 on the use of the Schengen Information System for the return of illegally staying third-country nationals (OJ L 312, 7.12.2018, pp. 1–13).

See consolidated version.

Regulation (EU) 2018/1861 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 November 2018 on the establishment, operation and use of the Schengen Information System (SIS) in the field of border checks, and amending the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement, and amending and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 (OJ L 312, 7.12.2018, pp. 14–55).

See consolidated version.

Regulation (EU) 2018/1240 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 September 2018 establishing a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and amending Regulations (EU) No 1077/2011, (EU) No 515/2014, (EU) 2016/399, (EU) 2016/1624 and (EU) 2017/2226 (OJ L 236, 19.9.2018, pp. 1–71).

See consolidated version.

Regulation (EU) 2016/1953 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2016 on the establishment of a European travel document for the return of illegally staying third-country nationals, and repealing the Council Recommendation of 30 November 1994 (OJ L 311, 17.11.2016, pp. 13–19).

Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, pp. 1–52).

See consolidated version.

Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation) (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, pp. 60–81).

See consolidated version.

Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, pp. 4–23).

See consolidated version.

Visa facilitation

SUMMARY OF:

Agreement and Decision 2014/242/EU between the EU and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the facilitation of the issuance of visas

Agreement and Decision 2013/628/EU between the EU and the Republic of Armenia on the facilitation of the issuance of visas

Agreement and Decision 2013/521/EU between the EU and the Republic of Cape Verde on facilitating the issue of short-stay visas

Agreement and Decision 2007/340/EC between the European Community and the Russian Federation on the facilitation of the issuance of visas

WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF THE AGREEMENTS AND DECISIONS?

The agreements introduce simplified procedures to make issuing short-stay visas (no more than 90 days per period of 180 days) an easier process for the non-EU countries and citizens concerned and, in some cases, the arrangement is reciprocal for EU citizens. They aim to facilitate people-to-people contacts as an important aspect of the steady development of economic, humanitarian, cultural, scientific and other ties.
The decisions conclude, on behalf of the EU, the various agreements.

Key Points

EU countries covered by these agreements

The agreements apply only to travel for short stays to Schengen area countries. 22 of the 28 EU countries (1) apply the Schengen body of law (‘ acquis ’). Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, and Romania do not yet apply in full the Schengen acquis, while Ireland and the United Kingdom (1) maintain opt-outs. Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are not members of the EU but are part of the Schengen area.
Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom (1) maintain opt-outs in the areas of freedom and security and justice and are not party to these agreements.
Visa requirements for non-EU nationals

Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 repeals and codifies Regulation (EC) No 539/2001. It lists the non-EU (‘third’) countries whose nationals are exempted from the visa requirement (Annex II) and those third countries whose citizens must obtain a visa to travel to the Schengen area.

Reciprocal arrangements for EU citizens

The arrangements for citizens of Azerbaijan, Cape Verde and Russia apply reciprocally to EU citizens.

Documentary evidence of the purpose of the journey

Appropriate documentary evidence is required to confirm the purpose of the journey for various categories of visa applicant which, depending on the country, may include:

close relatives — spouses, children (including adopted), parents (including custodians), grandparents and grandchildren, of legal residents;
members of official delegations;
business people and representatives of business organisations;
drivers conducting international cargo- and passenger-transportation services;
pupils, students, and students and accompanying teachers on study trips;
persons participating in scientific, academic, cultural or artistic activities;
journalists and accompanying technical crew;
participants in international sports events and professional assistants;
participants in official twin-city exchange programmes;
persons travelling for medical reasons and their necessary companions;
professionals participating in international exhibitions, conferences, symposiums, seminars or similar events;
representatives of civil society organisations on trips concerning educational training, seminars, conferences, and exchange programmes;
relatives visiting for burial ceremonies;
visitors to military and civil burial grounds;
persons travelling for tourism.

Key Points

Multiple entry visas

Varying requirements apply for different categories of visa applicant, with visas valid for up to 5 years being issued. Generally, depending on the country, family members and official visitors are eligible for 5-year visas, while other categories are eligible for visas valid for 1 to 5 years.

Fees

The agreements provide for a reduction of the amount of the fee to be paid by third-country nationals when applying for a Schengen visa. Apart from the Cape Verde Agreement, all other visa facilitation agreements concerned set the visa fee level at €35 (per application). In addition, fees are waived for many categories of citizen depending on their purpose of travel.

Departure in case of lost or stolen documents

Citizens who have lost their documents or have had their documents stolen may leave the country based on valid identity documents entitling them to cross the border issued by diplomatic missions or consular posts without any visa or other authorisation.

Extension of visa in exceptional circumstances

The citizens who do not have the possibility to leave by the time stated in their visas for reasons of unforeseeable circumstances (‘ force majeure ’) can have the term of their visas extended free of charge subject to the laws of the countries involved.

Diplomatic passports

Holders of valid diplomatic passports can enter, leave and transit through the territories covered by these agreements without visas. The Cape Verde Agreement also provides for the same exemption for holders of service passport (passports issued to government employees).

These categories of passport holders may stay in the Schengen area for a period not exceeding 90 days per period of 180 days.

Joint Committees

Joint Committees of experts composed of representatives of the EU and the non-EU (‘third’) country concerned monitor the implementation of the agreements.

Return and readmission

These agreements are linked to readmission agreements and common rules for managing the return of irregular migrants.

Application & Background

Country

Date of entry into force of agreement

Date of application of the decision

Republic of Azerbaijan

1 September 2014

14 April 2014

Republic of Armenia

1 January 2014

22 October 2013

Republic of Cape Verde

1 December 2014

7 October 2013

Russian Federation

1 June 2007

19 April 2007

BACKGROUND

The agreements on visa facilitation concluded by the EU with the following third countries do not apply any more to holders of biometric passports from those countries who have subsequently been exempted from the visa requirement: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia (ex former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), Serbia and Ukraine.

For more information, see:

Visa policy (European Commission)
Return and readmission (European Commission).
Communication from the Commission — COVID-19 Guidance on the implementation of the temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU, on the facilitation of transit arrangements for the repatriation of EU citizens, and on the effects on visa policy
MAIN DOCUMENTS

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the facilitation of the issuance of visas (OJ L 128, 30.4.2014, pp. 49-60)

Council Decision 2014/242/EU of 14 April 2014 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the facilitation of the issuance of visas (OJ L 128, 30.4.2014, pp. 47-48)

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia on the facilitation of the issuance of visas (OJ L 289, 31.10.2013, pp. 2-11)

Council Decision 2013/628/EU of 22 October 2013 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia on the facilitation of the issuance of visas (OJ L 289, 31.10.2013, p. 1)

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde on facilitating the issue of short-stay visas to citizens of the Republic of Cape Verde and of the European Union (OJ L 282, 24.10.2013, pp. 3-12)

Council Decision 2013/521/EU of 7 October 2013 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde on facilitating the issue of short-stay visas to citizens of the Republic of Cape Verde and of the European Union (OJ L 282, 24.10.2013, pp. 1-2)

Agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on the facilitation of the issuance of visas to the citizens of the European Union and the Russian Federation (OJ L 129, 17.5.2007, pp. 27-34)

Council Decision 2007/340/EC of 19 April 2007 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas (OJ L 129, 17.5.2007, pp. 25-26)

Visa waiver agreements

SUMMARY OF:
Agreement and Decisions 2009/478/EC and 2009/896/EC between the EU and Antigua and Barbuda

Agreement and Decisions 2009/479/EC and 2009/898/EC between the EU and Barbados

Agreement and Decisions 2009/480/EC and 2009/899/EC between the EU and Mauritius

Agreement and Decisions 2009/481/EC and 2009/897/EC between the EU and the Bahamas

Agreement and Decisions 2016/431 and 2016/2044 between the EU and China (holders of diplomatic passports)

Agreement and Decisions 2009/482/EC and 2009/900/EC between the EU and the Seychelles

Agreement and Decisions 2009/483/EC and 2009/901/EC between the EU and Saint Kitts and Nevis

Agreement and Decisions 2010/622/EU and 2012/508/EU between the EU and Brazil

Agreement and Decisions 2011/157/EU and 2010/621/EU between the EU and Brazil (holders of diplomatic passports)

Agreement and Decisions 2015/2399 and 2016/1743 between the EU and Colombia

Agreement and Decisions 2016/1888 and 2017/235 between the EU and the Solomon Islands

Agreement and Decisions 2016/1363 and 2017/233 between the EU and the Marshall Islands

Agreement and Decisions 2016/1342 and 2017/225 between the EU and Tuvalu

Agreement and Decisions 2016/1197 and 2017/232 between the EU and Kiribati

Agreement and Decisions 2016/1879 and 2017/234 between the EU and Micronesia

Agreement and Decisions 2016/437 and 2016/1744 between the EU and Peru

Agreement and Decisions 2015/2377 and 2016/1741 between the EU and Palau

Agreement and Decisions 2015/2226 and 2016/1742 between the EU and Tonga

Agreement and Decisions 2015/1033 and 2016/270 between the EU and Grenada

Agreement and Decisions 2015/1030 and 2016/273 between the EU and Timor-Leste

Agreement and Decisions 2015/1037 and 2016/275 between the EU and Trinidad and Tobago

Agreement and Decisions 2015/1031 and 2016/268 between the EU and Saint Lucia

Agreement and Decisions 2015/1032 and 2016/269 between the EU and Dominica

Agreement and Decisions 2015/1035 and 2016/272 between the EU and Vanuatu

Agreement and Decisions 2015/1036 and 2016/274 between the EU and Samoa

Agreement and Decisions 2015/1034 and 2016/271 between the EU and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Agreement and Decisions 2015/785 and 2016/267 between the EU and the United Arab Emirates

They form part of the common European Union (EU) visa policy and aim to facilitate travel of legitimate travellers between the EU and certain non-EU countries, on a reciprocal basis.
The agreements provide for visa-free travel for the citizens of the EU and for the citizens of a non-EU country when travelling to the territory of the other party for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period.

The Schengen area

The agreements apply only to travel to and from Schengen-area countries. 22 of the 27 EU Member States participate in the Schengen area. Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania are legally obliged to join the area in due course, while Ireland maintains an opt-out. Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are not members of the EU but are part of the Schengen area.

Visa waiver agreements

The visa waiver agreements referred to are agreements between the EU and non-EU countries that allow visa-free travel for their passport-holding citizens when travelling to the territory of the other party, for up to 90 days during a 180-day period.

Principal conditions

The 90-day period is calculated independently of any stay in a non-Schengen Member State.
The agreements do not normally affect the possibility for the parties to extend the period of stay beyond 90 days in accordance with their respective national laws and EU law.
The agreements do not normally apply to the non-European territories of France or of the Netherlands.
The visa waiver does not apply to persons travelling for the purpose of carrying out a paid activity, unless decided otherwise on a country-by-country basis by the parties.
The countries involved reserve the right to refuse entry if the conditions for entry or short stay are not met.

A joint committee of experts monitors the implementation of the agreement, with the EU being represented by the European Commission.
The parties may suspend or terminate the agreement only in respect of all Member States.
Separate agreements apply to visa waivers for diplomatic or official passport holders travelling to or from China.

Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 on visa requirements for non-EU nationals contains a list of countries whose nationals do not require visas to travel to the EU and a list of countries whose nationals must be in possession of a visa when travelling to the EU.

The EU Visa Code establishes the procedures and conditions for issuing visas for short stays in and transit through the territories of Member States. It also lists the non-EU countries whose nationals are required to hold an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit areas of EU airports and establishes the procedures and conditions for issuing such visas.

Application & Background

Country

Date of entry into force

Antigua and Barbuda

1 November 2021

Barbados

1 March 2010

Mauritius

1 March 2010

Bahamas

1 April 2010

China (holders of diplomatic passports)

1 January 2017

Seychelles

1 January 2010

Saint Kitts and Nevis

1 August 2015

Brazil

1 October 2012

Brazil (holders of diplomatic passports)

1 April 2011

Colombia

1 January 2017

Solomon Islands

1 May 2017

Marshall Islands

28 June 2016 (provisional application)

Tuvalu

1 February 2019

Kiribati

24 June 2016 (provisional application)

Micronesia

Not yet in force

Peru

15 March 2016 (provisional application)

Palau

8 December 2015 (provisional application)

Tonga

21 November 2015 (provisional application)

Grenada

1 February 2019

Timor-Leste

1 May 2022

Trinidad and Tobago

1 May 2016

Saint Lucia

28 May 2015 (provisional application)

Dominica

28 May 2015 (provisional application)

Vanuatu

28 May 2015 (provisional application), currently suspended until 3 February 2023 (see Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/693)

Samoa

1 March 2018

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

28 May 2015 (provisional application)

United Arab Emirates

6 May 2015 (provisional application)

BACKGROUND
For further information, see:

Schengen, borders and visa (European Commission).

MAIN DOCUMENTS

Antigua and Barbuda

Agreement between the European Community and Antigua and Barbuda on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, pp. 3–8).

Council Decision 2009/478/EC of 6 April 2009 on the signing and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and Antigua and Barbuda on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, pp. 1–2).

Council Decision 2009/896/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and Antigua and Barbuda on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 321, 8.12.2009, p. 38).

Barbados

Agreement between the European Community and Barbados on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, pp. 10–15).

Council Decision 2009/479/EC of 6 April 2009 on the signing and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and Barbados on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, p. 9).

Council Decision 2009/898/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and Barbados on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 321, 8.12.2009, p. 40).

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and Barbados amending the Agreement between the European Community and Barbados on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 109, 8.4.2022, p. 13).

Republic of Mauritius

Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, pp. 17–22).

Council Decision 2009/480/EC of 6 April 2009 on the signing and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, p. 16).

Council Decision 2009/899/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 321, 8.12.2009, p. 41).

Commonwealth of the Bahamas

Agreement between the European Community and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, pp. 24–29).

Council Decision 2009/481/EC of 6 April 2009 on the signing and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, p. 23).

Council Decision 2009/897/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 321, 8.12.2009, p. 39).

People’s Republic of China

Agreement between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China on the short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports (OJ L 76, 23.3.2016, pp. 19–25).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/431 of 12 February 2016 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China on the short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports (OJ L 76, 23.3.2016, pp. 17–18).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/2044 of 18 November 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China on the short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports (OJ L 318, 24.11.2016, pp. 1–2).

Republic of Seychelles

Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, pp. 31–36).

Council Decision 2009/482/EC of 6 April 2009 on the signing and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, p. 30).

Council Decision 2009/900/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 321, 8.12.2009, p. 42).

Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Agreement between the European Community and the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, p. 38–43).

Council Decision 2009/483/EC of 6 April 2009 on the signing and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, p. 37).

Council Decision 2009/901/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 321, 8.12.2009, p. 43).

Federative Republic of Brazil

Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on short-stay visa waiver for holders of ordinary passports (OJ L 255, 21.9.2012, pp. 4–9)

Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil amending the Agreement Between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on short-stay visa waiver for holders of ordinary passports (OJ L 113, 11.4.2022, p. 11–16).

Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil amending the agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, service or official passports (OJ L 113, 11.4.2022, p. 3–8)

Council Decision 2010/622/EU of 7 October 2010 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on short-stay visa waiver for holders of ordinary passports (OJ L 275, 20.10.2010, pp. 3–4).

Council Decision 2012/508/EU of 24 February 2011 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on short-stay visa waiver for holders of ordinary passports (OJ L 255, 21.9.2012, p. 3).

Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, service or official passports (OJ L 66, 12.3.2011, pp. 2–6).

Council Decision 2010/621/EU of 8 October 2010 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, service or official passports (OJ L 273, 19.10.2010, pp. 2–3).

Council Decision 2011/157/EU of 24 February 2011 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, service or official passports (OJ L 66, 12.3.2011, p. 1).

Republic of Colombia

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Colombia on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 333, 19.12.2015, pp. 3–9).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/2399 of 26 October 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Colombia on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 333, 19.12.2015, pp. 1–2).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1743 of 20 September 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Colombia on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 264, 30.9.2016, pp. 25–26).

Solomon Islands

Agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 292, 27.10.2016, pp. 3–9).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1888 of 24 June 2016 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 292, 27.10.2016, pp. 1–2).

Council Decision (EU) 2017/235 of 7 February 2017 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 36, 11.2.2017, pp. 7–8).

Republic of the Marshall Islands

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of the Marshall Islands on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 216, 11.8.2016, pp. 3–9).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1363 of 24 June 2016 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of the Marshall Islands on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 216, 11.8.2016, pp. 1–2).

Council Decision (EU) 2017/233 of 7 February 2017 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of the Marshall Islands on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 36, 11.2.2017, pp. 3–4).

Tuvalu

Agreement between the European Union and Tuvalu on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 213, 6.8.2016, p. 3–9).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1342 of 24 June 2016 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and Tuvalu on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 213, 6.8.2016, pp. 1–2).

Council Decision (EU) 2017/225 of 7 February 2017 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and Tuvalu on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 35, 10.2.2017, pp. 1–2).

Republic of Kiribati

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Kiribati on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 198, 23.7.2016, pp. 3–9).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1197 of 26 October 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Kiribati on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 198, 23.7.2016, pp. 1–2).

Council Decision (EU) 2017/232 of 7 February 2017 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Kiribati on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 36, 11.2.2017, pp. 1–2).

Federated States of Micronesia

Agreement between the European Union and the Federated States of Micronesia on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 289, 25.10.2016, pp. 4–12).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1879 of 24 June 2016 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federated States of Micronesia on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 289, 25.10.2016, pp. 2–3).

Council Decision (EU) 2017/234 of 7 February 2017 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federated States of Micronesia on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 36, 11.2.2017, pp. 5–6).

Republic of Peru

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Peru on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 78, 24.3.2016, pp. 4–10).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/437 of 10 March 2016 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Peru on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 78, 24.3.2016, pp. 2–3).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1744 of 20 September 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Peru on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 264, 30.9.2016, pp. 27–28).

Republic of Palau

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Palau on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 332, 18.12.2015, pp. 13–18).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/2377 of 26 October 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Palau on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 332, 18.12.2015, pp. 11–12).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1741 of 20 September 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Palau on the short–stay visa waiver (OJ L 264, 30.9.2016, pp. 21–22).

Kingdom of Tonga

Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Tonga on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 317, 3.12.2015, pp. 3–8).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/2226 of 26 October 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Tonga on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 317, 3.12.2015, pp. 1–2).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1742 of 20 September 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Tonga on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 264, 30.9.2016, pp. 23–24).

Grenada

Agreement between the European Union and Grenada on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 30–36).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1033 of 7 May 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and Grenada on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 28–29).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/270 of 12 February 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and Grenada on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 52, 27.2.2016, pp. 7–8).

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

Agreement between the European Union and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 3–9).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1030 of 7 May 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 1–2).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/273 of 12 February 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 52, 27.2.2016, pp. 13–14).

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 115, 13.4.2022, pp. 42–42).

Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 66–72).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1037 of 7 May 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 64–65).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/275 of 12 February 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 52, 27.2.2016, pp. 17–18).

Saint Lucia

Agreement between the European Union and Saint Lucia on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 12–18).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1031 of 7 May 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and Saint Lucia on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 10–11).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/268 of 12 February 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and Saint Lucia on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 52, 27.2.2016, pp. 3–4).

Commonwealth of Dominica

Agreement between the European Union and the Commonwealth of Dominica on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 21–27).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1032 of 7 May 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Commonwealth of Dominica on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 19–20).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/269 of 12 February 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Commonwealth of Dominica on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 52, 27.2.2016, pp. 5–6).

Republic of Vanuatu

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Vanuatu on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 48–54).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1035 of 7 May 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Vanuatu on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 46–47).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/272 of 12 February 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Vanuatu on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 52, 27.2.2016, pp. 11–12).

Independent State of Samoa

Agreement between the European Union and the Independent State of Samoa on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 57–63).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1036 of 7 May 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Independent State of Samoa on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 55–56).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/274 of 12 February 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Independent State of Samoa on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 52, 27.2.2016, pp. 15–16).

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Agreement between the European Union and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 39–45).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1034 of 7 May 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 173, 3.7.2015, pp. 37–38).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/271 of 12 February 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 52, 27.2.2016, pp. 9–10).

United Arab Emirates

Agreement between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 125, 21.5.2015, pp. 3–9).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/785 of 20 April 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 125, 21.5.2015, pp. 1–2).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/267 of 12 February 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 52, 27.2.2016, pp. 1–2).

RELATED DOCUMENTS
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, pp. 1–58).

Successive amendments to Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 have been incorporated into the original document. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.

Antigua and Barbuda

Agreement between the European Union and Antigua and Barbuda amending the Agreement between the European Community and Antigua and Barbuda on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 18, 21.1.2019, pp. 4–7).

Council Decision (EU) 2017/2083 of 6 November 2017 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and Antigua and Barbuda amending the Agreement between the European Community and Antigua and Barbuda on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 297, 15.11.2017, pp. 1–2).

Council Decision (EU) 2019/75 of 20 December 2018 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and Antigua and Barbuda amending the Agreement between the European Community and Antigua and Barbuda on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 18, 21.1.2019, pp. 1–3).

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and Antigua and Barbuda amending the Agreement between the European Community and Antigua and Barbuda on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 300, 24.8.2021, p. 1).

Barbados

Agreement between the European Union and Barbados amending the Agreement between the European Community and Barbados on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 18, 21.1.2019, pp. 11–14).

Council Decision (EU) 2017/2084 of 6 November 2017 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and Barbados amending the Agreement between the European Community and Barbados on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 297, 15.11.2017, pp. 3–4).

Council Decision (EU) 2019/76 of 20 December 2018 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and Barbados amending the Agreement between the European Community and Barbados on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 18, 21.1.2019, pp. 8–10).

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Community and Barbados on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 56, 6.3.2010, p. 1).

Republic of Mauritius

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 18, 21.1.2019, pp. 25–28).

Council Decision (EU) 2017/2087 of 6 November 2017 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 297, 15.11.2017, pp. 9–10).

Council Decision (EU) 2019/78 of 20 December 2018 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 18, 21.1.2019, pp. 22–24).

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 56, 6.3.2010, p. 1).

Commonwealth of the Bahamas

Agreement between the European Union and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 18, 21.1.2019, pp. 18–21).

Council Decision (EU) 2017/2085 of 6 November 2017 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 297, 15.11.2017, pp. 5–6).

Council Decision (EU) 2019/77 of 20 December 2018 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 18, 21.1.2019, pp. 15–17).

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Community and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 56, 6.3.2010, p. 1).

People’s Republic of China

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China on the short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports (OJ L 358, 29.12.2016, p. 1).

Republic of Seychelles

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 18, 21.1.2019, pp. 32–35).

Council Decision (EU) 2017/2088 of 6 November 2017 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 297, 15.11.2017, pp. 11–12).

Council Decision (EU) 2019/79 of 20 December 2018 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 18, 21.1.2019, pp. 29–31).

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 56, 6.3.2010, p. 1).

Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Community and the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 170, 1.7.2015, p. 1).

Federative Republic of Brazil

Council Decision (EU) 2018/1870 of 26 November 2018 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil amending the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on short-stay visa waiver for holders of ordinary passports (OJ L 306, 30.11.2018, pp. 4-6).

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on short-stay visa waiver for holders of ordinary passports (OJ L 263, 28.9.2012, p. 1).

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, service or official passports (OJ L 63, 10.3.2011, p. 1).

Republic of Colombia

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Colombia on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 6, 11.1.2017, p. 1).

Corrigendum to Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Colombia on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 23, 28.1.2017, p. 122).

Solomon Islands

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 110, 27.4.2017, p. 1).

Tuvalu

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and Tuvalu on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 6, 9.1.2019, p.1).

Grenada

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and Grenada on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 6, 9.1.2019, p. 1).

Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 115, 29.4.2016, p. 1).

Independent State of Samoa

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the Independent State of Samoa on the short-stay visa waiver (OJ L 17, 23.1.2018, p. 1).

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