Currently it is applying for a Schengen visa for a short stay, a long process with a lot of paperwork.
Applicants must travel to the embassy, consulate or external service provider to submit their application and then collect their visa. This is a burdensome and time-consuming procedure for both travelers and consulates.
In April 2022, the Europese Commissie submitted a proposal to modernize the application procedure for a Schengen visa by largely simplifying it digitize. The new proposed rules aim to:
- replace the visa sticker;
- offering the possibility to make visa applications online through an online visa platform;
- improve the visa application process;
- reduce costs and burdens for EU countries and applicants.
This proposal is currently being discussed in the European Council.
Source: www.consilium.europa.eu
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