New EU Visa Policy – New Visa CODE

New EU Visa Policy – New Visa CODE

New EU rules on short-stay (Schengen) visas become applicable from 2 February 2020 not only to Kosovo but globally based on the revision of the common EU Schengen visa policy.

• This is the first update of the visa rules since the EU Visa Code entered into force in 2010.
• The ultimate aim is to ensure more efficient, stronger and consistent EU Visa Policy. 

The new visa Code Offers:

Simplified visa applications procedures- applicants should benefit from easier, more flexible and faster visa procedures:

• Based on new Visa Code –visa applicants will be able to submit their applications up to 6 months in advance of their planned trip (9 months for seafarers), instead of the current 3 months, and in most cases, directly from their country of residence. 
• Where available, they may also fill in and sign their applications electronically.

 Easier travelling for frequent visitors

• Multiple entry visas with longer validity – frequent travellers with a positive visa history can receive a multiple-entry visa.

The Visa Code reform also focuses on reinforcing security of the visa procedure