EU Increases Russian Visa Approvals, France Leads in Issuances
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- •EU countries issued 10% more Schengen visas to Russian nationals in 2025 compared to the previous year.
- •France approved the largest share of these visas among EU member states.
- •The increase in visa issuance reflects a change in EU travel policy or demand from Russian applicants.
- •The Schengen visa allows holders to travel freely across 26 European countries.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the EU continues to increase visa approvals for Russians then more Russian citizens will have easier access to travel within Europe, potentially boosting tourism and business exchanges but also requiring enhanced border controls.
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