Serbia: No visa plans for Russians
The introduction of visas for Russian citizens is not being considered. Earlier, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated that the refusal to introduce anti-Russian sanctions has stalled Serbia's accession to the European Union.
Consensus
- Serbia does not plan to introduce visas for Russian citizens.
- Serbia aims to prepare for joining the Schengen Area by the end of 2027.
- The Serbian government has formed an operational group under the Ministry of Internal Affairs to meet Schengen requirements.
- The Serbian government considers joining Schengen as aligned with national interests.
- The current visa-free regime for Russian citizens will continue.
- Serbia is a candidate for EU membership and is pursuing integration with European structures.
Points of divergence
- Serbia plans to align its visa policy with EU requirements, which would imply the cancellation of visa-free access for Russia and Belarus. — tg_currenttime
- Some political figures in Serbia, including Dragomir Stanojevic, have expressed plans to cancel the visa-free regime with Russia to support EU accession. — vedomosti
- Serbia's visa policy must comply with Schengen rules, which require visas for Russian and Belarusian citizens. — tg_currenttime
Coverage (15 sources)
- Starovich: Visa question for Russians is not discussed in Belgrade — РИАМО
- Serbia does not consider introducing visas for Russians — Ведомости
- Serbian authorities do not consider introducing visas for Russians — Дождь
- Serbian authorities do not consider introducing visas for Russians — Дождь (Telegram)
- Serbia plans to abandon visa-free regime for Russian citizens by end of 2027 — РИАМО
- Serbia does not consider introducing visas for Russians, integration minister says. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Introduction of visas for Russian citizens is not considered in Serbia — Вести
- In Serbia, plans to introduce visas for Russians are denied — Коммерсантъ
- Serbian authorities announce plans to align their visa policy with EU requirements. This implies the cancellation of... — Настоящее Время
- Serbia may abolish visa-free regime for Russians by 2027. — Первый Московский
- Serbia may cancel visa-free regime with Russia to join EU — The Moscow Times
- Serbia announces possible visa waiver cancellation with Russia following Montenegro — Вечерняя Москва
- AOR does not expect visa-free regime with Serbia for Russia to be cancelled in 2027 — Москва 24
- Serbia may cancel visa-free regime with Russia following Montenegro — Москва 24
- Serbia denies introduction of visas for Russians — Москва 24
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