Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/496 of 6 March 2026 on the temporary suspension of the visa exemption for nationals of Georgia holding diplomatic, service and official passports
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Temporary suspension of the exemption from the visa requirement
The exemption from the visa requirement provided for in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, shall be suspended for a period of 12 months for holders of diplomatic, service and official passports issued by Georgia.
Continuation of visa-free stay
Holders of passports falling within the scope of Article 1 and having entered the Union before 6 March 2026 may continue their stay in the Union and exit the Union without a visa. This does not apply to the crossing of temporary external borders, as defined in Article 2, point (c), of Regulation (EU) 515/2014, after 6 March 2026.
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union . It shall apply as from its entry into force.
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