Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU to abolish visas for Georgian citizens in October, - Hahn EU Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy & Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn has announced that Georgian citizens will be able to travel visa-free to EU countries starting from October. 14.07.16 11:07 10 591 34 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Two countries meet criteria and are ready for visa-free regime: Ukraine and Georgia, - Juncker Preliminary assessment evidences that Ukraine and Georgia have complied with all requirements for granting them visa-free regime with the EU. 20.04.16 11:46 11 370 33 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EP might vote on visa-free travel for Ukrainians by Nov. 24, - MEP Gabriel Mariya Gabriel, who reports on visa issues in the European Parliament, has stated that the matter of visa-free travel for Ukrainians might as well be voted in the EP prior to EU-Ukraine summit scheduled for Nov. 24. But first, the Council of the European Union needs to align its position on the issue. 25.10.16 17:08 9 225 31 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

European Commission to assess by 2018 fulfillment of visa-free travel requirements by Ukraine The European Commission will assess Ukraine's fulfillment of visa-free travel requirements by the end of 2017. 13.09.17 12:54 12 509 31 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

No threat to visa-free travel to EU, President assures President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has assured that there is no threat to visa-free travel to the European Union for Ukrainian citizens "no matter what anyone says." 20.10.20 15:45 1 408 30 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Blaming delay in Ukraine visa liberalization on French election is speculation, - Ambassador Dumont French Ambassador to Ukraine Isabelle Dumont claims blaming the postponement of introduction of visa-free regime for Ukraine on the upcoming presidential election in France is a speculation. 30.12.16 21:55 11 889 30 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 61 723 30 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU set to address Ukraine's association, visa liberalization issues in near future, - Mogherini Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman and High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini have agreed on bilateral cooperation in security sector and set to hold a meeting of the EU–Ukraine Association Council before the end of 2016. 20.07.16 12:05 6 624 30 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Visa-free travel for Ukraine

More than 30,000 Ukrainians entered EU without visas, with few grounded refusals, - Foreign Ministry Since the visa free travel for Ukrainians launched on June 11, more than 30,000 citizens entered the EU countries with biometric passports only. 22.06.17 15:21 13 274 30 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EP appoints Mariya Gabriel rapporteur on EU visa-free regime for Ukraine The European Parliament has appointed Mariya Gabriel rapporteur on granting Ukraine visa-free regime with the EU. 23.05.16 17:51 9 881 27 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Ukraine has adopted 137 laws and regulations for liberalization of visa regime with EU, - vice prime minister Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Regional Development, Construction and Housing Hennadii Zubko said that Ukraine had adopted 137 laws and regulatory acts for the liberalization of the visa regime with the European Union. 21.04.16 22:19 3 035 26 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Over 162,000 Ukrainian citizens entered EU without visas, only 55 denied entry, - State Border Service As of Aug. 4, 2017, more than 162,000 Ukrainian citizens entered the countries of the European Union without visas. 07.08.17 14:09 6 522 25 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU to talk visa suspension mechanism Nov. 29, - journalist Jozwiak On Nov. 29, Brussels will hold talks on the visa suspension mechanism said to be the main hurdle in granting Ukraine, Georgia and Kosovo visa waiver. 28.11.16 20:56 8 770 24 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Stefanishyna meets with EC vice president for values and transparency As part of an official visit to Brussels, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishyna met with Vera Jourova, Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency. 29.09.21 16:09 1 894 23 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU Council to consider visa-free regime for Ukraine on June 10, - Ukrinform The issue of visa liberalization for Ukrainian citizens has been put on the agenda of the European Council meeting scheduled for June 10. 07.06.16 13:50 5 744 22 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EP Committee to discuss abolition of visas for Ukrainians tomorrow The liberalization of visa regime with Ukraine is to be considered at tomorrow's meeting of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs. 06.07.16 09:55 13 540 20 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Ukraine has fulfilled necessary criteria for visa-free travel, - Tusk President Petro Poroshenko spoke with President of the European Council Donald Tusk over the phone. 28.10.16 17:36 7 640 19 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Juncker expects decision on visa-free regime for Ukraine in coming weeks European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker hopes that the European Parliament and the European Council will soon consider Ukraine's implementation of requirements necessary for granting a visa-free regime. 19.04.16 13:55 7 257 18 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EP's Civil Liberties Committee to hold first debate on visa liberalization for Ukraine May 26, - journalist The European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) will hold its first debate regarding visa liberalization for Ukraine and Kosovo on May 26. 23.05.16 21:50 3 795 16 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Presidents of Ukraine and European Parliament discussed prospects of visa-free regime approval and sanctions against Russia President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz in order to coordinate positions in the context of preparations to the Ukraine-EU high-level political consultations that will be held in Brussels on June 27. The parties also discussed the prospects of introduction of the visa-free regime for Ukrainians. 09.06.16 18:15 5 497 15 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Poroshenko to hold Ukraine-EU political consultations in Brussels on Oct.19 The Ukraine-EU high-level political consultations with participation of President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, President of the European Council Donald Tusk, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz and relevant members of the European Commission will be held in Brussels Oct. 19, 2016. 14.10.16 22:25 2 744 15 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU Sanctions against Russia Visa-free travel for Ukraine

European Parliament to endorse visa suspension mechanism Feb. 13, - journalist Jozwiak The European Parliament is likely to approve a visa suspension mechanism without a vote on Feb. 13, 2017. 09.02.17 20:02 6 415 12 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU-Ukraine summit postponed until visa-free travel approved, - journalist EU-Ukraine summit that was supposed to take place on May 19 has been rescheduled for October-November. 25.08.16 13:48 8 750 10 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU Visa-free travel for Ukraine

E-declaration tender could have been wangled by organizers, - expert The scandal around Ukraine’s electronic system for filing financial statements arouse mostly due to the lack of transparency in the tender procedure. 31.08.16 17:24 14 853 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Poroshenko held talks with President of European Council Donald Tusk. PHOTO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with President of the European Council Donald Tusk, who arrived in Ukraine to participate in events on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy. 28.09.16 23:11 6 861 9 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU to end trade visa-free regime with Ukraine – European Commission The European Commission does not intend to extend the regime of autonomous trade measures (ATMs) for Ukraine, which is set to expire on 5 June. 30.04.25 16:17 3 478 11 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

EU is preparing transitional measures in case of end of "trade visa-free regime" for Ukraine The European Commission is preparing transitional mechanisms in case the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) between Ukraine and the EU is not updated in time after June 5. 07.05.25 14:40 535 6 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine