Today European Commission put forward an initiative on relaxation of EU-Georgia visa requirements. Agreement draft was drawn up following the recent talks between Georgia and EU.
According to the settlement, the ease of visa issuance for Georgian citizens traveling to EU states is planned. In addition, the procedure of visa receipt requiring less documents now, enabling execution of multiple visas (for businessmen, journalists, Georgian citizens’ family members living in EU) in a faster and more effective way.
Besides, the visa fee for Georgian citizens is now €35. Children, public civil organization and Georgian citizens’ family members will not be charged levy for visa issuance. In addition, it will make possible return of illegal immigrants to Georgia.