Georgia eu visa free news

You're referring to the recent news about Georgia's visa-free regime with the European Union!

Yes, on March 28, 2017, the European Union granted Georgia a visa-free regime for its citizens, allowing them to travel to the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa.

This decision was made after Georgia fulfilled the necessary requirements, including implementing adequate border control, public order, and security measures, as well as demonstrating a high level of cooperation with the EU in the areas of migration, asylum, and border management.

With this visa-free regime, Georgian citizens can now travel to the Schengen Area, which includes 26 European countries, without the need for a visa. This is a significant step forward for Georgia's relations with the EU and is expected to boost tourism, trade, and economic cooperation between the two sides.

Some of the key benefits of the visa-free regime include:

  1. Simplified travel procedures: Georgian citizens no longer need to apply for a visa before traveling to the Schengen Area.
  2. Increased mobility: The visa-free regime allows Georgian citizens to travel to the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
  3. Enhanced economic cooperation: The visa-free regime is expected to boost trade and economic cooperation between Georgia and the EU.
  4. Improved tourism: The visa-free regime is expected to increase tourism between Georgia and the EU, promoting cultural exchange and people-to-people contacts.

Overall, the visa-free regime is a significant achievement for Georgia and a testament to the country's commitment to European values and integration.