Georgian citizens will be able to travel visa-free for 90 days in the EU during any 180-day period. European Union member states on Monday approved visa-free travel for Georgia, after agreeing safeguards to prevent any upsurge in arrivals from the former Soviet satellite.Georgia, along with much larger Ukraine, has been urging the EU to grant visa-free travel so as to show its citizens that close ties with Europe can deliver concrete benefits.EU Migration Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos said the decision marked “a historic day for Georgia and its citizens.””Today’s adoption recognises the tremendous efforts undertaken by the Georgian authorities and the …read more
Source: Pulse Nigeria