Visa-free agreements of the Russian Federation were concluded with. Do Ukrainians need a visa to the Netherlands?

The ceremonial signing of the act took place during the working visit of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to the European Parliament. The ceremony was also attended by the new Speaker of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Malta currently presiding over the EU Carmelo Abela and the European Parliament rapporteur on the visa-free regime Maria Gabriel.

The document will come into force 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU: approximately in early June, RBC reports.

Ukraine becomes the third of the six Eastern Partnership countries to achieve a visa-free regime with the EU - after Moldova and Georgia. A visa-free regime for holders of biometric passports has been operating between Moldova and the EU since April 2014, and between Georgia and the EU since March 2017.

A biometric passport as a mandatory condition greatly reduces the share of those Ukrainians who will be able to take advantage of the new rights. As of May 11, 2017, about 3.3 million citizens of Ukraine received biometric passports for traveling abroad, with about 100 thousand people receiving them over the past month. This is about 8% of the country's total population.

The introduction of a visa-free regime gives Ukrainians the right to move freely across the territory of 30 states. These are 22 EU and Schengen countries, four non-EU Schengen countries (Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein) and four non-Schengen EU countries (Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia). The only exceptions are Great Britain and Ireland, which have the right not to join Schengen as members of the European Union.

The visa-free regime will give Ukrainian citizens the right to stay for a period of 90 days during each 180-day period. If for some reason you need to stay abroad for a longer period, you will have to apply for a visa. We are talking specifically about stay: the document does not give rights to residence, employment or study in the EU.

Achieving a visa-free regime with Europe is positive news for Ukraine, but it is premature to say that this step predetermines the country’s further European integration, Ukrainian expert on international and legal issues Andrey Buzarov is sure. In addition, Kiev does not yet have a program for joining the EU, and the Association Agreement (not yet fully ratified by the Netherlands) means only political and economic rapprochement, but not infusion.

Ukraine's movement towards free borders with the EU lasted more than six years. For the first time at the official level, an action plan for a visa-free regime was agreed upon at the Ukraine-EU summit in November 2010. Over the course of several years, this plan was finalized and modified; again, they began to talk about providing a visa-free regime after the signing of the political part of the Association Agreement in March 2014, by the new authorities in Kyiv.

In December 2015, the European Commission recognized that Ukraine had fulfilled all the basic conditions for the introduction of a visa-free regime. Only in December 2016 did the European Parliament agree on the rules for the emergency suspension of the visa-free regime for third-country citizens, given the concerns of the Dutch. The mechanism can be used in four cases: an increase in the number of refusals to citizens of these countries to enter the European Union; an increase in the number of unfounded applications for refugee status; refusal of the authorities of “third countries” to cooperate in matters of repatriation; risks to EU internal security associated with citizens of these countries.

After several months of discussion, representatives of the European Parliament and the European Council on February 28, 2017, agreed in principle to abolish visas for Ukrainians; on April 6, the European Parliament supported this decision; on May 11, the EU Council of Ministers voted for visa liberalization with Ukraine.

But not so long ago, an agreement on a visa-free regime was signed between Ukraine and the European Union. The European Parliament voted for the abolition of the visa regime on 04/06/2017, but this agreement was officially signed only on 05/17/2017 in Strasbourg. According to the regulations, the visa-free regime came into force 20 days after the document was signed, namely 06/11/2017.

But this agreement regulates visa-free entry solely for the purpose of tourism or short-term visits to relatives or friends in the Netherlands.

According to the signed agreement, Ukrainians have the right to visit all countries of the European Union except Great Britain and Ireland without a visa. Ukrainian citizens can enter the Netherlands without a visa only for a period of 90 days within six months.

But it is worth remembering that if a Ukrainian wants to go to the Netherlands for the purpose of employment or study, but he will need to apply for a student or.

The visa-free regime with the European Union gives Ukrainians the right to enter Holland for the purpose of:

1. Tourism.
2. Treatments.
3. Guest visits.
4. Participation in seminars or sports competitions.

The main rule when crossing the Dutch border without a visa is to have a visa. Border crossing with an ordinary foreign passport without a visa will not work. With an old-style passport, you can cross the border only if you have a visa to Holland.

The list of documents for visa-free border crossing depends on the purpose of the Ukrainian’s trip:

1. Business trip:

• Biometric passport.
• An invitation from an organization or a ticket proving attendance at a business event.
• Return ticket.

1. Tourism:

1. Guest visit:

• Invitation letter (informal).
• Biometric passport.
• Return ticket.

Pensioners will additionally need to present a pension certificate.

If a Ukrainian citizen crosses the border by car, then at customs control he will be asked to present:

1. Biometric passport.
2. Detailed travel plan. The itinerary should describe in detail when and which cities of Holland the Ukrainian plans to visit. You will also need to present hotel room reservations in all cities.
3. Civil liability policy. This document is also called a “green card”.
4. Documents for the car or power of attorney for driving.
5. Driver's license.

It is worth remembering that according to the law, it is not necessary to take out health insurance.

In addition to the above documents, customs officers have the right to demand from the Ukrainian proof of availability of the necessary amount of money to stay in Holland.

In 2019, the minimum amount for accommodation is 34 euros per day.

Visa by invitation

If a Ukrainian intends to stay in Holland for more than 90 days, then he needs to apply for a visa to the Netherlands by invitation. This visa is called an MVV visa. Based on this visa, you can open a residence permit, which allows you to work or study in the Netherlands.

Work visa to Holland

To obtain a work visa to Holland, you first need to find an employer. It is the employer who is obliged to send the main package of papers to the Dutch Migration Service (IND) to obtain a work permit for a Ukrainian.

Documentation:

If someone has responded to a vacant position, then the employer must have written refusals from the applicants for the position provided. By law, the employer is obliged to initially hire citizens of the Netherlands or the EU, and if among them there are no people willing to find a job, then the employer has the right to hire a foreign national.

After receiving a work permit, the employer sends it to the applicant along with an invitation letter and a photocopy of the employment contract. It is on the basis of this document that a work visa to Holland is opened for Ukrainians.

In addition to the above papers, the Ukrainian also provides a foreign passport and an application form.

Review of documents takes on average 3 months.

Bride's visa

To obtain a fiancé visa, a package of documents is submitted to the diplomatic mission:

1. Application form. The form must be filled out strictly in Latin letters.
2. Photograph.
3. Photocopy of the first page of the bride's passport.
4. Original certificate confirming that the girl is not married. The document must be translated into English and notarized.
5. A photocopy of the first page of the Dutch citizen's (spouse) passport.
6. Original marriage certificate (if the family union was registered in Ukraine). If the wedding took place in Holland, then an extract from the GBA will be required.
7. International passport.

Visa for the Caribbean Islands

Holland is divided into 2 parts: one is located in Europe, the second in the area of ​​​​the Caribbean islands. According to the current legislation, the effect applies only to the European part of the Netherlands, which means that in order to visit the Caribbean islands, a visa to Holland for Ukrainians is needed in 2019.

This visa is called the Caribbean visa. It is valid exclusively in the Caribbean countries. The visa is issued for 90 days throughout the year, but it is worth remembering that you can stay in the Caribbean countries for no more than one month in total.

The Caribbean visa is issued solely for the purpose of tourism. If a person intends to stay on the islands for more than 30 days, he is obliged to notify the local immigration department about this in the first days of his arrival.

A Caribbean visa is issued at the diplomatic mission of the Netherlands in Ukraine. The period for reviewing documents is 14 days.

AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE GOVERNMENT State of Israel

ABOUT VISA REQUIREMENTS WAIVERDURING MUTUAL TRIPS

CITIZENS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATIONAND CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL

The Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the State of Israel (hereinafter referred to as the Parties),
guided by the desire to further develop the friendly relations existing between the two states,
seeking to simplify the travel procedures for citizens of both countries,
agreed on the following:

Today, a large number of countries are ready to receive tourists from Russia on a visa-free basis. To visit these states, you only need to have a foreign passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.

Some countries allow Russians into their territory without a visa at all. Others give permission to enter at the border. For third countries you will still have to request a visa in advance, but this can be done online and as soon as possible. More details about everything below.

In total, 119 countries are available to Russians in 2019, where they can fly and travel without a visa.

Russia is ready to conclude an agreement on a visa-free regime with Japan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

“Our goal is to expand the range of countries with which we have such agreements. In my opinion, with the exception of one country, all of Latin America is visa-free. There are many countries in Asia, Korea, and we are ready to make such an agreement with the Japanese. We have a very preferential treatment with the PRC,” the minister said, speaking on Friday at the “government hour” in the Federation Council.

At the same time, the minister noted that Russia is not a country that can unilaterally “open up without reciprocity,” RIA Novosti notes.

We would like to add that from January 1, 2017, the process of obtaining a Japanese visa has become somewhat simpler for Russian citizens. If previously it was impossible to enter Japan without a guarantor, that is, without an invitation, and this service was offered by travel companies, now such a requirement is excluded. And for almost a year now, Russians have been able to apply for visas on their own, providing the consulate with a certain package of documents. Moreover, from January 1, 2017, Japan introduced multiple-entry tourist visas for Russians. Considering that the cross-year between Russia and Japan is ahead, a visa-free regime between the countries can be a real “gift” for politicians, businessmen and tourists.

A visa-free regime is one of the most effective measures promoting the development of inbound tourism. Another thing is that it’s worth preparing for this.

“You need to prepare thoroughly - hotels, transport, food, infrastructure, guides-translators, places to visit, etc. The shortage of hotels, especially in the high season, is very, very strong,” believes Natalia Chumak, representing Intourist-Japan in Vladivostok.

“Even the simplification of the visa regime immediately affected the flow of tourists. The increase was significant. The advantage was the stabilization of the economic situation and the emergence of political relations to a qualitatively new level. Of course, it is not difficult to assume that travel companies will have a hard time in this case - the number of independent tourists will immediately increase. But then the tourism industry needs to work in such a way and create such routes and programs so that they are not only interesting in terms of intensity, but also attractive in price. In the spring and summer there will be new flights to Japan from Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, and again there will be a flight to Osaka from Vladivostok, this will also contribute to the growth of tourist traffic. Already, tourists are actively asking us for tours for sakura and the summer,” she explained. JATM representative in Vladivostok Olga Andreeva.

“Japanese tourists are among those who travel to Vladivostok in winter and summer, spring and autumn, they are “all-season”. There is interest in the region. A must-see on the list is getting to know the Trans-Siberian Railway. And the kitchen! They repeatedly mentioned that Vladivostok is the most “delicious” city along the world’s longest railway,” she said General Director of the seaside company Lucky Tours Ekaterina Izotova.

Reference: According to the administration of the Primorsky Territory, following the results of 9 months, 15,068 people went to the Land of the Rising Sun on business, private invitations and as tourists through the Primorsky checkpoints, which is 70.4% more than the same period last year, when 8,843 Primorsky residents went to Japan. During the same period, 14,922 Japanese entered Primorye, which is 2.26 times more than in 2016, when 6,588 citizens of the Land of the Rising Sun visited the region.