KYIV. UkraineGate . 18 . August .2022 l World News.
Today, a ban on entry into Russian citizens on Schengen visas issued by the country has come into force in Estonia.
Citation
“The Estonian government has approved a sanction that restricts the issuance of Estonian visas to Russian citizens and prohibits the entry of Russians who have a visa issued by Estonia and for whom the purpose of visiting the country is tourism, entrepreneurship, sports or culture,” the message says.
Details
Russian citizens with a visa issued by another Schengen country or who are in the Schengen area will be able to enter Estonia.
Also, the restriction does not apply to Russian citizens who come to Estonia to visit a close relative who is an Estonian citizen or has a long-term residence permit; Russian diplomats working in Estonia, members of their families; people transporting goods and passengers;
Recall
The Czech Republic, which now chairs the EU, has supported a proposal to ban the issuance of visas throughout the EU for Russian citizens.
Source: Ukrgate
