EU approves more flexible visa rules to boost growth and job creation

Many non-EU nationals wishing to travel to the EU are often faced with cumbersome, lengthy and costly visa procedures. The proposals presented by the European Parliament today aim to seriously shorten and simplify the procedures for those wanting to visit the EU for short stays, and induce more cost savings and less bureaucracy, whilst maintaining the level of security. Making the access to the Schengen area easier for legitimate travellers will facilitate visiting friends and relatives and doing business, says the EU. It will boost economic activity and job creation in, for instance, the tourism sector as well as in