At a Glance
- On 7 November 2025, the European Commission announced stricter rules for Russian nationals to obtain multiple-entry Schengen visas, citing increased “migratory and security risk” amidst Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
- As a result, unless they fall under one of the limited exceptions, Russian nationals will typically only receive single-entry visas, and therefore need to apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the Schengen area.
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