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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? The European Parliament has approved visa-free travel for nationals of Georgia.
What does the change mean? The visa waiver has not been implemented yet, but will allow citizens of Georgia to travel without a visa to the Schengen region, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Background: The European Parliament approved the visa waiver for Georgia by a vote of 553-66 with 28 abstentions. The visa liberalization path required Georgia to undertake a broad series of democratic reforms. The waiver must be formally approved and will take effect as soon as a pending EU law is finalized. That law, which is near completion and awaits final legal text and translations, would allow a visa waiver agreement to be suspended in case of a high rate of irregular migration from a visa-exempt country.
BAL Analysis: Travelers are reminded that the visa waiver is appropriate for business, family and tourist purposes; those conducting work activities must obtain an appropriate work permit.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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