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EU considers limiting Russian citizens’ Schengen travel by issuing country
The European Union is considering a regulation that would make Schengen visas issued to Russian citizens valid only in the country that issued them. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola called for targeted visa restrictions, while Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said he plans to propose a complete suspension of tourist visas.
A new visa option that could restrict Russian citizens’ freedom of movement in the Schengen area is under consideration by the European Union. The proposed Limited Territorial Validity visas would restrict travel to the country that issued the visa and prevent the visa holder from accessing the rest of the Schengen area.
The EU Council’s visa policy working group discussed using this type of visa for Russian applicants on Wednesday. Germany proposed that member states which continue issuing visas for nonessential travel adopt the measure. Ireland warned that the arrangement might not prevent security threats from spreading across the union. The outcome of the discussions was not made public.
The plan for targeted visa restrictions is expected to be prepared in early 2027. Poland, Sweden and Estonia are leading the plan.
Brussels calls for restrictions
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola called on Brussels to make progress on targeted visa restrictions at a news conference on 15 October 2026. Metsola said pressure on Russia needed to be increased and support for Ukraine strengthened.
Alleged drone plot in Germany
The visa proposal emerged after an alleged drone plot in Germany in August. A person carrying a Russian passport allegedly entered the Schengen area with a tourist visa issued by Italy.
Tourism industry experts said Limited Territorial Validity visas could make travel covering several European countries more difficult. The experts also said the measure could lengthen visa procedures and reduce visa availability.
Finland to propose suspending tourist visas
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said he plans to propose a complete suspension of tourist visas for Russian citizens. Orpo said they were concerned about acts of sabotage being carried out in Europe and were therefore questioning whether Russian citizens should be allowed to enter the region as tourists.
Source: Moscow Times
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