The European Commission adopts its first-ever EU visa strategy

On 29 January 2026, the European Commission adopted its first-ever EU visa strategy, introducing a comprehensive framework to make the EU’s visa policy more strategic, secure, competitive and efficient. The strategy aims to strengthen Europe’s security, enhance its global competitiveness, facilitate talent attraction and modernize the visa ecosystem through digitalization and interoperability.

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