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2022/0132B(COD) · In Force
Schengen area: amending the Visa Sticker Regulation
6 submissions from 6 organizations told the European Commission what they think about this file. Here is what each of them said, in their own words.
The Commission lists 529 submissions on this file. Shown here: the 6 from organizations. Not shown, by design: submissions from private individuals, which we never publish, and anything filed since our last weekly refresh.
Who showed up
6 submissions from industry and none from civil society organizations.
Industry 6Civil society 0Public authorities, academia, other 0
Groupings use the respondent type each organization selected when filing. Counting submissions, not organizations — a body that filed twice is counted twice.
The file, right now
The consultation closed on 24 Jun 2022 — it ran from 29 Apr 2022.
- Where it stands
- Awaiting adoption
- Legislative stage
- In Force
- Procedure
- 2022/0132B(COD)
- Commission reference
- COM(2022)658
How it got here
- Impact assess incep1 Jan 2021
- Public consultation3 Jun 2021
- Proposal for a regulation24 Jun 2022
Also on the Commission’s pipeline for this file, with no date recorded: Initiative planned.
Showing 6 of 6 submissions.
IR
International Road Transport Union (IRU), Permanent Delegation to the EU
· · filed 28 Dec 2020 · source
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the global organisation, representing the interests of road transport operators (bus, coach, trucks, and taxis) worldwide, including in the European Union. The road transport industry would very much welcome an ambitious digitalisation of EU’s visas and visa procedures, to resolutely facilitate visa procedures for professional drivers, since visas are an essential…
IV
Index Ventures
· · filed 21 Dec 2020 · source
Index Ventures believes that the digitalisation of the Schengen Visa system is a positive first step towards the complete digitalisation of European visas. This initiative will of course increase the user friendliness of the existing visa application process and make it more cost-effective with fewer administrative costs.
We welcome the digitalization of the VISA procedure, which ensures a convenient facilitation of the process. By digitising the following aspects should be considered: • All accompanying documents in the application process should be displayed in English and German • In addition the digital application process should enable to upload the application form including all accompanying documents in English and German •…
AO
Association of International Road Carriers of Uzbekistan (AIRCUZ)
· · filed 17 Dec 2020 · source
It seems that the best option is 5 , as non-harmozined approaches (various national e-visa apps. or their absence) will lead to additional difficulties for foreigners and also will still require additional paper work and need to be available at the consulate, while modern technologies already allows one to provide all needed data remotely (including biometrical) without need to go to consulate.
DD
DVKG Deutsche Visa und Konsular Gesellschaft mbH
· · filed 8 Dec 2020 · source
Dear All, I welcome the initiative of introducing e-Visa. Many visas are issued by business travelers. They turn to consular service providers such as the Deutsche Visa und Konsular Gesellschaft (DVKG). The applicants have submitted us already information relevant to their visa application, which is used for visa application and other administrative issues.
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