TBILISI: Pro-Western former Soviet republic of Georgia on Tuesday hailed the “historic” first day of visa-free travel to Europe for its citizens as a waiver agreed with the European Union entered into force.
The new regulation allows Georgians to travel to the EU for non-work purposes for up to 90 days, over any 180-day period, but does not apply to the United Kingdom or Ireland.
“Historic day for Georgia to enjoy visa free travel to the EU! Thanks to our friends! Go Georgia towards European integration!” Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili wrote on Twitter.
To celebrate the first visa-free travel day, Prime Minister Giorgi …read more
Source: The News International
