Recommendations from the European Commission on Visa Procedures for Russian Citizens (2022, translation to Russian)
Russian machine translation (DeepL) of the official document from the European Commission C(2022) 7111 final dated 30.09.2022 - "Communication from the Commission" on updating the guidelines for issuing Schengen visas to Russian citizens following Council Decision EU 2022/1500 on the complete suspension of the EU-Russia Visa Facilitation Agreement.
Official source of the document:Original C(2022) 7111 on the European Commission site (PDF)verified 2026-09-11
About this document
A Russian machine translation (DeepL) of the official European Commission document C(2022) 7111 final of 30.09.2022 on the updated guidelines for issuing Schengen visas to Russian citizens after Council Decision 2022/1500 fully suspended the visa facilitation agreement. Key points: since 09.09.2022 the full Visa Code (Regulation 810/2009) applies; Denmark and the Schengen-associated countries also suspended their bilateral agreements; consulates are advised to apply enhanced scrutiny while prioritizing families of EU citizens, dissidents, journalists and human rights defenders. The document explicitly notes that a 90/180-day visa is not a long-term solution, while the right to asylum and national long-stay visas remain available. The translation is machine-made - for exact wording consult the English original.
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Read the translation to quickly grasp the logic of the EU visa regime for Russians after September 2022: why consulates screen more strictly and who gets priority. For official purposes and citation use the English original from the library - a machine translation may contain inaccuracies. The document can be viewed page by page in the protected viewer.
Why you need it
Legal context for Russian citizens planning to enter the EU/Italy after September 2022. Explains that the Visa Facilitation Agreement is fully suspended, the full Visa Code (Regulation 810/2009) applies, and provides recommendations to member states on applicant verification.
Key information
- As of 09.09.2022, the entire EU-Russia Visa Facilitation Agreement is suspended.
- The standard Schengen Visa Code (EU Regulation 810/2009) applies.
- Denmark and associated Schengen countries (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein) have suspended bilateral agreements.
- Schengen visa: up to 90 days in a 180-day period - not a long-term solution for those avoiding mobilization.
- Priority for: family members of EU citizens, dissidents, independent journalists, human rights defenders.
- Enhanced scrutiny when processing applications and at external EU borders.
- Reintroduction of border controls at internal borders is a last resort.
- The right to asylum under EU law is not affected; it is possible to apply for national long-term visas or residence permits.
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