Overview
- The European Commission announced on 7 November a restriction on issuing new multi-entry Schengen visas to Russian citizens.
- Existing multi-entry visas are not automatically canceled, though national authorities may reduce their validity.
- Russian travelers will generally need a separate permit for each trip under the new policy.
- Italy’s foreign ministry said the country will comply, allowing exceptional multi-entry visas only in well‑justified cases with proof of good faith and reliability under the visa code.
- The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed compliance and noted the country already paused tourist visas in spring 2022 while continuing short-term visas for close family, humanitarian, and official travel.