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EU Commission bans new multiple-entry visas for Russian citizens
The European Commission has officially confirmed its decision to suspend the issuance of new multiple-entry Schengen visas to citizens of the Russian Federation. Russian nationals will now be issued single-entry visas only and will be mandated to submit a new visa application for each intended entry into the European Union.
Narrow exemptions are reserved strictly for designated categories—notably immediate family members of Russian citizens legally residing in the EU, alongside independent journalists and civil human rights defenders. In substantiated circumstances, these individuals may qualify for multiple-entry visas with validity periods capped at one year.
The measure is framed around institutional security concerns, citing intensified cyber threats, industrial espionage risks, and geopolitical friction linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Currently valid multiple-entry visas remain legally recognized until their stated expiration date.
Impact on Russian Nationals Holding Cyprus Residence Permits
According to current statutory guidance, third-country nationals holding valid residence permits issued by EU member states, including Cyprus, are not subject to these visa issuance restrictions. A legally recognized EU residence permit entitles the holder to travel throughout the Schengen Area without the prerequisite of securing an additional entry visa.
Consequently, for a Russian citizen holding a valid Cyprus residence permit (such as Permanent Residency by investment), the European Commission's revised rules do not restrict mobility across the EU. Nevertheless, when traveling to specific non-Schengen destinations, distinct entry regulations may apply and should be verified directly with the respective consular authorities.
Cyprus Realty Center continuously monitors European Union and Cypriot migration and immigration policy developments to provide timely, strategic counsel to our international clients and institutional partners.
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