Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/496 Article 2

Continuation of visa-free stay

Article 2

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.

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