Heading to Europe? You’ll soon be able to apply for your Schengen visa online

Heading to Europe? You’ll soon be able to apply for your Schengen visa online
Story by The Daily Dream



© Provided by The Daily Dream 


Travellers from developing countries who wish to visit the European Union's (EU) border-free Schengen area will soon be able to apply for their visa online, as two new regulations were adopted on Monday by the EU Council.
"The possibility of applying for a Schengen visa online will be a great improvement for citizens and for the ocessing of the appplications," Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gomez, Spain's acting minister of interior, said. The two new regulations will create an EU visa application platform, where all relevant documents could be uploaded and visa fees be paid.

However, in-person applications at consulates are still required for first-time applicants, people whose biometric data are no longer valid and people with new travel documents.

On the new platform, the current visa sticker will be replaced by a cryptographically signed barcode. This should reduce the security risks linked to counterfeit and stolen visa stickers.

In the context of the recent migration and security challenges, and the Covid-19 pandemic that considerably slowed down visa processing and created the need for more digital procedures, the European Commission submitted a legislative proposal in April 2022 aiming at digitalizing visa procedures.

The new regulations will enter into force 20 days after their publication in the Official Journal of the EU, according to the Council.Once the technical work on the visa platform and the digital visa has been concluded, the date of application of the new rules will be decided, it added.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

ᴇxᴄʟᴜꜱɪᴠᴇ ᴇɴᴄᴏᴜɴᴛᴇʀ: ɴᴏᴍᴢᴀᴍᴏ ᴍʙᴀᴛʜᴀ'ꜱ ᴜɴꜰᴏʀɢᴇᴛᴛᴀʙʟᴇ ᴍᴇᴇᴛɪɴɢ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴘʀɪɴᴄᴇ ᴡɪʟʟɪᴀᴍ ɪɴ ꜱɪɴɢᴀᴘᴏʀᴇ

Image
# THE DAILY DREAM # ᴇxᴄʟᴜꜱɪᴠᴇ ᴇɴᴄᴏᴜɴᴛᴇʀ: ɴᴏᴍᴢᴀᴍᴏ ᴍʙᴀᴛʜᴀ'ꜱ ᴜɴꜰᴏʀɢᴇᴛᴛᴀʙʟᴇ ᴍᴇᴇᴛɪɴɢ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴘʀɪɴᴄᴇ ᴡɪʟʟɪᴀᴍ ɪɴ ꜱɪɴɢᴀᴘᴏʀᴇ ## Introduction In an unprecedented moment of international intrigue, we bring you an exclusive account of the meeting between South African sensation Nomzamo Mbatha and His Royal Highness, Prince William. This extraordinary rendezvous, set against the stunning backdrop of Singapore, unveils a captivating narrative that transcends borders. ## Nomzamo Mbatha: A Global Icon ### Rise to Stardom Nomzamo Mbatha, celebrated actress and philanthropist, has carved her niche on the global stage. From her groundbreaking roles in South African cinema to her impactful advocacy work, Mbatha's journey to international recognition has been nothing short of inspiring. ### The Royal Connection Our narrative unfolds as Mbatha, adorned in elegance, meets Prince William in a rendezvous that echoes the fusion of royalty and star power. This section meticulously details the context, setti
Read more

Joburg hail storm: An important reminder to insure your solar panels

Image
 Short Description: After the recent hailstorm in Johannesburg, safeguarding your solar panels is now more critical than ever. This article provides a straightforward guide on the importance of solar panel insurance, offering practical insights into securing your solar investment against unforeseen natural disasters. Explore the risks posed by extreme weather conditions and discover actionable tips for mitigating financial setbacks. Ensure the longevity of your solar panels with our comprehensive advice on regular maintenance and proactive measures for hailstorm preparedness. Stay informed about the latest technological advancements that enhance the resilience of solar panels. Tags: Solar panels, Insurance, Hailstorm, Johannesburg, Extreme weather, Maintenance, Risk mitigation, Proactive measures, Technological advancements, Sustainability. In the aftermath of the recent hailstorm that battered Johannesburg, the vulnerability of solar panels to extreme weather conditions has come under
Read more

CELEBRITIES DON'T SHAPE SA YOUTH'S POLITICAL VIEWS, SAYS IEC BASED ON RESEARCH

Image
  The IEC held a briefing on its readiness for this weekend's voter registration and how it intends to get young people to register and vote. An IEC official sets up a banner at the Goodwood Park Primary voting station in Cape Town on 1 November 2021. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/Eyewitness News  The Daily DREAM   |  15 November 2023 06:32   The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says young people aren’t influenced by social media influencers and celebrities. The commission also noted that young people don’t trust social media as a platform for receiving information. On Tuesday, the IEC held a briefing on its readiness for this weekend's voter registration and how it intends to get young people to register and vote. The IEC said registration announcements would be carried on TV, radio, print media and poster advertisements. IEC deputy chief executive Masego Sheburi says the choice of platform is not random, adding that research shows young people are not influence
Read more