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Simplified EU external border control regime

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22 August 2024

Simplified EU external border control regime

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This decision simplifies the system for policing individuals at external borders, unilaterally recognizing certain documents as equivalent to national visas in Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus.

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    • Governance of tourism destinations

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

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    • Operation of historical sites

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    • Other accommodation

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    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

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    • Rail Passenger transport

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    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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Decision No 565/2014/EU was issued jointly by the European Parliament and the Council on May 15, 2014. With this judgement, the system for policing individuals at the external borders is made simpler. Its foundation is the unilateral recognition of some documents as being equal to national visas by Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus. These documents permit travel through or planned stays of up to 90 days during a 180-day period on their territory. This decision maintains security while streamlining border control procedures and improving mobility.

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