Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism – Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 Amendment
Summary
The European Parliament adopted on 7 October 2025 a legislative resolution amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 concerning the EU visa suspension mechanism. The amendment, adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure (first reading), modifies the rules governing when the EU may suspend visa-free travel arrangements with third countries. The regulation affects third-country nationals, EU member states, and transportation carriers operating routes to the EU.
What changed
The European Parliament adopted amendments to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, which establishes the list of third countries whose nationals require visas and those exempt from that requirement. The amendment modifies the visa suspension mechanism, potentially adjusting the triggers, procedures, or criteria under which the EU can reinstate visa requirements for countries currently enjoying visa-free status.
Transportation companies operating flights or routes to affected third countries should monitor implementation guidance from EU member states. Third-country nationals and businesses with travel operations to the EU should track any changes to visa requirements that may result from the revised mechanism.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementation by EU member states
- Review internal compliance procedures for visa-related travel
- Stay informed about any subsequent implementing measures
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P10_TA(2025)0209 – Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism – European Parliament legislative resolution of 7 October 2025 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards the revision of the suspension mechanism (COM(2023)0642 – C9-0392/2023 – 2023/0371(COD)) (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
OJ C, C/2026/1541, 15.4.2026, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2026/1541/oj (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2026/1541/oj
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