Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EP voted in favor of visa-free travel for Ukrainians 521 MEPs supported granting Ukrainian citizens the right to travel to EU without visas. 06.04.17 13:42 197 500 698 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Ukrainians will travel to EU without visas in November, - Poroshenko to Russian journalist Ukraine will be granted a visa-free regime with the European Union in November. 20.10.16 20:55 147 731 633 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EP Committee approved visa-free travel for Ukrainian citizens On March 9, the EP's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs voted in favor of visa liberalization for Ukraine. 09.03.17 13:52 135 260 425 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

European Parliament postpones consideration of visa free travel for Ukraine until April 2017 The European Union will consider the liberalization of its visa regime with Ukraine in 2017. 15.12.16 15:46 129 240 591 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

"Yes! 521 votes in EP support visa-free travel for Ukraine!" - Poroshenko Ukraine's president has commented on the European Parliament's decision. 06.04.17 15:42 102 193 472 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Visa waiver for Ukraine: key steps and peculiarities of travel to EU On April 6, the European Parliament approved granting Ukrainians the right to travel to the countries of the European Union without visas. 521 MEPs supported the decision, 75 were against, 36 abstained. 06.04.17 20:24 99 346 167 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Visa-free travel for Ukraine not included in European Parliament meeting agenda The issue of granting visa-free travel for Ukraine by the EU was not included in the agenda of the forthcoming European Parliament’s session scheduled for Oct. 24-27 in Strasbourg. 12.10.16 00:09 98 579 578 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

European Parliament postpones consideration of visa waiver for Ukraine until Feb. 1 The European Parliament has postponed the consideration of granting visa-free travel to Ukraine until Feb. 1, 2017. 13.12.16 00:05 95 054 484 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU forges compromise on visa suspension tool, now European Council to say final word, - Poroshenko on visa waiver President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko says EU leaders have reached a compromise on visa suspension mechanism. This removes the last hurdle on the way to visa liberalization for Ukrainians. 07.12.16 21:25 89 064 461 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU's actions towards visa waiver are huge historical mistake, - Iryna Herashchenko First Vice Speaker of the Ukrainian parliament Iryna Herashchenko believes delaying visa-free travel for Ukraine is "a huge historical mistake." 15.12.16 17:20 87 395 319 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry explained grounds for refusal of EU entry for Ukraine citizens within visa-free regime Persons on wanted or ban lists might be refused entry in the EU. 30.05.17 13:14 85 655 241 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Ukraine to be granted visa-free travel to EU before Nov. 24, - Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko has expressed confidence that the European Union will grant Ukraine a visa-free regime not later than Nov. 24, 2016. 24.10.16 09:38 82 246 506 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Ukrainians to travel to EU without visas by summer, - Foreign Ministry The European Union will introduce visa-free travel for Ukrainian citizens before the beginning of the summer. 28.03.17 15:52 79 527 423 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Visa-free travel voting date incorrect, should be fixed - European Parliament press service The date of voting for Ukraine visa liberalization is not determined yet. 15.12.16 22:02 78 143 199 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Visa liberalization postponed over Brexit and migration waves, - Deputy Prime Minister Klympush-Tsyntsadze Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine on European Integration Ivanna Klympush-Tsyntsadze says the introduction of a visa-free regime between Ukraine and the European Union is postponed over two issues: Brexit and the waves of migration faced by Europe. 07.07.16 10:05 71 566 302 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

"I'd like to express gratitude to European Commission on behalf of Ukrainian people," - Poroshenko's address on EC's proposal to introduce visa-free regime President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko delivered address regarding the proposal of European Commission to introduce visa-free regime for Ukrainian citizens. 20.04.16 21:32 67 027 468 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

"This is a direct obligation of the EU....We are waiting for the very few moments or weeks for finishing the paperwork for these things and launching," - Poroshenko on visa-free travel In addition, the president of Ukraine is also certain that Crimea will return within the state boundaries. 19.01.17 12:36 65 960 198 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Minister Petrenko on EP decision: This is Putin's defeat, failure of Russia and Kremlin's propaganda The decision of the European Parliament to introduce visa-free travel for Ukrainian citizens is a reputational defeat of President Vladimir Putin and the breakdown of Russian propaganda. 06.04.17 16:32 65 134 183 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Ukraine to receive visa-free regime in 2016, - European Commissioner Hahn Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy & Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn announced that Ukraine has fulfilled conditions required for introducing visa-free regime with the European Union. 04.05.16 10:06 63 804 225 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

"Ukraine insists on three no's," - Iryna Herashchenko on Association Agreement Vice-Speaker of Ukraine's Parliament Iryna Herashchenko voiced the position of Ukraine at the session of the European Parliament. 25.04.16 21:10 61 854 30 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU shamelessly hampers visa-free travel and Association Agreement ratification, - MP Iryna Herashchenko Today, the stance of France and Germany affects not only visa-free travel but Ukrainians' trust in the European Union. 30.11.16 12:23 59 132 299 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU Russian aggression against Ukraine Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Poroshenko: “Having received visa-free travel, Ukraine finalized divorce with Russia” President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko believes that upon being granted the visa-free travel, Ukraine finally left Russia and returned home in Europe. 11.05.17 23:39 59 062 308 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

France opposes granting visa-free regime to Ukraine, Georgia, Kosovo in near future, - Interior Minister Cazeneuve French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve believes this is no time for the EU to grant a visa-free regime to Ukraine, Georgia, and Kosovo. 20.05.16 22:02 58 354 243 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

MEPs debate in favor of visa waiver for Ukraine The European Parliament debate on the visa-free travel for Ukraine has ended. Tomorrow, the issue will be put to a vote. 05.04.17 22:32 52 596 160 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU ambassadors greenlight visa liberalization for Ukraine The E.U. ambassadors gave green light to the E.U. Council to start negotiations with the European Parliament and the European Commission concerning the visa waiver program introduction for Ukrainian citizens. 17.11.16 17:54 51 706 206 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Visa-free regime stipulates no right to work in EU, - European Commissioner Avramopoulos European Union Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs Dimitris Avramopoulos stresses that introduction of the visa-free regime between Ukraine and the European Union does not imply the right to obtain job in the EU member states. 13.05.16 10:25 50 806 369 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

One year passed since visa-free travel to EU entered into force, dream of millions of Ukrainians came true, - Poroshenko Exactly one year ago the EU countries greenlighted visa-free travel for the Ukrainian nationals. 11.06.18 14:39 50 028 277 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Ukraine shoul receive visa-free regime with EU immediately, - Hungarian Foreign Ministry Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has called on the European Union to immediately grant visa-free regime with Ukraine. 05.05.16 11:03 49 595 193 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU Council approves visa waiver suspension mechanism The Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) confirmed, on behalf of the Council, the compromise text agreed with the European Parliament on a regulation to revise the visa suspension mechanism. The mechanism can be applied to all existing visa liberalisation agreements. The agreement was reached between the Council, Parliament and Commission on the same day. 08.12.16 13:18 44 938 142 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Junker: EU likely to introduce visa waiver with Ukraine by year end President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker expressed confidence that the European Union would be able to grant visa-free travel for Ukrainians before the end of 2016. 24.11.16 19:16 44 812 328 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EP Committee recommends allowing visa-free travel to EU for Ukrainians The European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has passed its recommendation to allow visa-free short-term travel for Ukrainian citizens to the Schengen area. 07.07.16 11:53 44 005 104 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Further delay in granting Ukraine visa waiver unacceptable, - Deputy Foreign Minister Zerkal met with EU Ambassador Mingarelli Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister on European Integration Olena Zerkal and EU Ambassador to Ukraine Hugues Mingarelli met on Wednesday to discuss the prospect of introducing the visa-free regime for Ukrainians and a number of other topical issues. 10.11.16 12:06 42 989 185 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Discussions are underway in EU over abuse of visa-free travel by number of countries, including Ukraine – media Illegal residence of citizens and unsubstantiated applications for asylum from some Western Balkan states, as well as Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine, are causing discussions on the suspension of visa-free travel to the European Union, EUobserver said. 29.09.21 13:47 42 224 324 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Poroshenko sees no preconditions for non-granting visa-free travel to Ukraine President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko does not exclude that the EU Council may potentially not adopt granting the visa-free regime for Ukraine, although he sees no preconditions for non-granting Ukraine a visa-free travel by the European Union so far. 25.04.16 10:40 41 893 237 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EC submits proposals for visa abolition for Ukrainians to EP and Council of EU The European Commission has submitted the legislative proposals for the abolition of visa requirements for short-term travel within the Schengen Area for the citizens of Ukraine to the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament. 20.04.16 19:03 38 689 82 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

First Ukrainian to cross border with European country without visa on June 11, - Poroshenko The EU decision to waive visas for Ukrainian citizens will be published in the EP’s official journal in the coming days. 22.05.17 11:08 37 217 235 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Ukraine now has more arguments for EU membership, - Poroshenko As the visa-free travel for Ukrainians into EU countries entered into force, Ukraine is having more arguments to become an EU member. 12.06.17 10:46 33 164 256 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EP confirms June 11 as visa free travel starting date for Ukraine On April 26 the EU ambassadors approved the visa liberalization process for Ukraine. 27.04.17 14:38 32 714 105 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Occupied Crimea and Donbas residents who obtained Russian, ”DPR”, “LPR” passports will noy enjoy visa liberalization with EU, - Presidential Administration The residents of the occupied Ukrainian regions who have received passports of the Russian Federation or the so-called “DPR”/"LPR" will not be able to travel to the EU without visas. 15.05.17 23:42 30 895 79 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU-Ukraine summit, scheduled for May 19, postponed, - journalist Radio Liberty correspondent in Brussels Rikard Jozwiak says the EU-Ukraine summit, scheduled for May 19, has been postponed. 26.04.16 23:54 30 461 84 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

LIBE committee recommends European Parliament to waive visas for Ukrainians Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) recommends the European Parliament to grant visa-free travel to the EU for Ukrainians. 26.09.16 20:01 30 386 108 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EP's decision clear signal of Ukraine belonging to united Europe, - Poroshenko On the occasion of European Parliament's approval of visa waiver for Ukraine, President Petro Poroshenko addressed the Ukrainians in a speech. 07.04.17 00:20 30 113 331 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Excessive demand for biometric passports persists in Ukraine, - State Migration Service Ukrainians continue to rush to obtain biometric passports for traveling abroad. 18.07.17 09:46 29 783 55 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Ukraine "visa lib" to be granted along with suspension mechanism launch, - Foreign Ministry The issue of granting a visa-free regime for Ukraine is depoliticized. 16.12.16 20:56 29 224 217 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Ukraine has good chance to gain visa-free travel to EU before Nov. 24, - Klimkin Ukraine's Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin doesn’t rule out a possibility that the decision on visa liberalization between Ukraine and the EU will be made before the Ukraine-EU Summit scheduled for Nov. 24. 14.11.16 10:13 29 030 187 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

"We made it, and we made it together", - Mogherini's address on visa-free coming into force. VIDEO EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini released an address on the day when visa-free travel for Ukrainians into EU came into force, June 11. 12.06.17 10:08 27 609 183 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

All EU countries support granting visa-free travel to Ukraine, - Klimkin Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin hopes that Ukraine will receive visa-free travel to the European Union in October or November. 12.09.16 11:26 26 717 136 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

"Europe has become closer to you. Travel to European Union without visas," - Head of the EU Delegation in Ukraine Mingarelli. VIDEO Head of the Delegation of the European Union in Ukraine Hugues Mingarelli has congratulated Ukrainians on visa liberalization with the EU. 12.05.17 12:00 26 095 178 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine