7 hours ago8 years from lifting visa regime for Albanians, Kosovo citizens remain in isolation
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)On December 15th 2010, the European Parliament's decision to abolish visas went into effect for citizens of Albania travelling to the states of the European Union. On November 8, 2010, the European Union's Council of Justice and Interior Ministers approved visa liberalisation for Albania at noon and [...]
On November 8th 2010, the European Union's Council of Justice and Interior Ministers approved visa liberalisation for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina at noon.
This decision paves the way for the free movement of Albanians in the 27 countries of the Schengen area.
This was a historic event for Albanians, even though there is a series of conditions to be respected. An Albanian citizen cannot stay in the Schengen space for more than 90 days for 180 calendar days.
On the other hand, Kosovo citizens remain the only ones in the region who do not have visa liberalisation, despite the fact that they have largely met the conditions that were imposed by the EU. The EU Council of Ministers has not put the issue of liberalisation for Kosovars on the agenda of the November meeting.
