The European Union Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Somali Citizens
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Brussels – The European Union has temporarily restricted the issuance of entry visas that were previously granted to Somali citizens. This decision came after an assessment that revealed the Somali government has not adequately cooperated in the repatriation of its undocumented citizens in EU countries.
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- The processing time for visa applications from Somali citizens has been increased to 45 days from the previous 15 days. (reported by Shabelle Media, BBC Somali)
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Shabelle Media
The European Union has temporarily restricted the issuance of visas to Somali citizens.
BBC Somali
The European Union has imposed a temporary visa ban on Somali citizens.
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Shabelle Media and BBC Somali independently report the same central fact — The processing time for visa applications from Somali citizens has been increased to 45 days from the previous 15 days. — making it the most reliable part of this coverage.
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The European Union Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Somali Citizens
Read sourceMidowga Yurub oo Soomaalida kusoo rogay xayiraad fiisaha ah
The European Union imposes visa restrictions on Somalis
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The European Union Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Somali Citizens
Brussels – The European Union has temporarily restricted the issuance of entry visas that were previously granted to Somali citizens.
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The European Union imposes visa restrictions on Somalis
This decision follows an official assessment by the European Union regarding Somalia's cooperation on repatriation.
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What did the President of Somalia say about the EU visa ban?
This decision comes as the European Union tightens its migration policy and seeks to increase the return of individuals whose asylum applications…
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