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| 13.11.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 388/278 |
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13.11.2020

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 388/278

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P8_TA(2018)0495

Visa Code ***I

Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 11 December 2018 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (COM(2018)0252 — C8-0114/2018 — 2018/0061(COD)) (1)

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(2020/C 388/28)

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) | The European Union’s common short-stay visa policy has been an integral part to the establishment of an area without internal borders. Visa policy
  should remain an essential tool for facilitating tourism and business, while helping counter security risks and the risk of irregular migration to the Union. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1)

The European Union’s common short-stay visa policy has been an integral part to the establishment of an area without internal borders. Visa policy
  should remain an essential tool for facilitating tourism and business, while helping counter security risks and the risk of irregular migration to the Union.

| (1) | The European Union’s common short-stay visa policy has been an integral part to the establishment of an area without internal borders. 
  A
  visa policy
  which respects human rights and fundamental freedoms should facilitate travel by third-country nationals to the EU while guaranteeing free movement of persons and maintaining the security of people within EU territory
  .
  The common visa policy should be consistent with other Union policies, including those on freedom of movement, residence and mobility. |
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(1)

The European Union’s common short-stay visa policy has been an integral part to the establishment of an area without internal borders. 
  A
  visa policy
  which respects human rights and fundamental freedoms should facilitate travel by third-country nationals to the EU while guaranteeing free movement of persons and maintaining the security of people within EU territory
  .
  The common visa policy should be consistent with other Union policies, including those on freedom of movement, residence and mobility.

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (2a) | When applying this Regulation, Member States should respect their respective obligations under international law, in particular the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant international instruments. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2a)

When applying this Regulation, Member States should respect their respective obligations under international law, in particular the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant international instruments.

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) | The visa application procedure should be as easy as possible for applicants. It should be clear which Member State is competent for examining an application for a visa in particular where the intended visit covers several Member States. Where possible, Member States should allow for application forms to be completed and submitted electronically. Deadlines should be established for the various steps of the procedure in particular to allow travellers to plan
  ahead
  and avoid peak seasons in consulates. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4)

The visa application procedure should be as easy as possible for applicants. It should be clear which Member State is competent for examining an application for a visa in particular where the intended visit covers several Member States. Where possible, Member States should allow for application forms to be completed and submitted electronically. Deadlines should be established for the various steps of the procedure in particular to allow travellers to plan
  ahead
  and avoid peak seasons in consulates.

| (4) | The visa application procedure should be as easy
  and at reasonable costs
  as possible for applicants. It should be clear which Member State is competent for examining an application for a visa in particular where the intended visit covers several Member States. Member States should allow for application forms to be completed and submitted electronically. Deadlines should be established for the various steps of the procedure in particular to allow travellers to plan
  a reasonable time in advance
  and avoid peak seasons in consulates.
  As part of the further development of the acquis towards a truly common visa policy, procedures and conditions for issuing visas should be further harmonised and their uniform application be reinforced. |
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(4)

The visa application procedure should be as easy
  and at reasonable costs
  as possible for applicants. It should be clear which Member State is competent for examining an application for a visa in particular where the intended visit covers several Member States. Member States should allow for application forms to be completed and submitted electronically. Deadlines should be established for the various steps of the procedure in particular to allow travellers to plan
  a reasonable time in advance
  and avoid peak seasons in consulates.
  As part of the further development of the acquis towards a truly common visa policy, procedures and conditions for issuing visas should be further harmonised and their uniform application be reinforced.

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (4a) | Visa applications and decisions on applications are examined and taken by consulates. Member States should ensure that they are present or represented by another Member State in third countries whose nationals are subject to the visa requirement and ensure that consulates have sufficient knowledge of the local situation to ensure the integrity of the visa application procedure. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4a)

Visa applications and decisions on applications are examined and taken by consulates. Member States should ensure that they are present or represented by another Member State in third countries whose nationals are subject to the visa requirement and ensure that consulates have sufficient knowledge of the local situation to ensure the integrity of the visa application procedure.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (5) | Member States should not be obliged to maintain the possibility of direct access for the lodging of applications at the consulate in places where an external service provider has been mandated to collect visa applications on its behalf, without prejudice to the obligations imposed on Member States by Directive 2004/38/EC

   (18)

  , in particular its Article 5(2). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5)

Member States should not be obliged to maintain the possibility of direct access for the lodging of applications at the consulate in places where an external service provider has been mandated to collect visa applications on its behalf, without prejudice to the obligations imposed on Member States by Directive 2004/38/EC

   (18)

  , in particular its Article 5(2).

deleted

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (5a) | Applicants should not be required to present travel medical insurance when lodging an application for a short-stay visa. It is a disproportionate burden for visa applicants and there is no evidence that holders of short-stay visas present a bigger risk in terms of public medical expenditure in Member States than visa-exempted third country nationals. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5a)

Applicants should not be required to present travel medical insurance when lodging an application for a short-stay visa. It is a disproportionate burden for visa applicants and there is no evidence that holders of short-stay visas present a bigger risk in terms of public medical expenditure in Member States than visa-exempted third country nationals.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (6) | The visa fee should ensure that sufficient financial resources are available to cover the expenses of visa processing, including appropriate structures and sufficient staff to ensure the quality and integrity of the examination of visa applications. The amount of the visa fee should be revised
  on a two-yearly basis
  on the basis of objective criteria. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6)

The visa fee should ensure that sufficient financial resources are available to cover the expenses of visa processing, including appropriate structures and sufficient staff to ensure the quality and integrity of the examination of visa applications. The amount of the visa fee should be revised
  on a two-yearly basis
  on the basis of objective criteria.

| (6) | The visa fee should ensure that sufficient financial resources are available to cover the expenses of visa processing, including appropriate structures and sufficient staff to ensure the quality
  , speed
  and integrity of the examination of visa applications. The amount of the visa fee should be revised
  every two years
  on the basis of objective
  assessment
  criteria. |
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(6)

The visa fee should ensure that sufficient financial resources are available to cover the expenses of visa processing, including appropriate structures and sufficient staff to ensure the quality
  , speed
  and integrity of the examination of visa applications. The amount of the visa fee should be revised
  every two years
  on the basis of objective
  assessment
  criteria.

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (6a) | The arrangements for the reception of applicants should duly respect human dignity and fundamental rights, as referred to in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Visa applications should be processed on a non-discriminatory basis and in a professional manner which respects applicants. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6a)

The arrangements for the reception of applicants should duly respect human dignity and fundamental rights, as referred to in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Visa applications should be processed on a non-discriminatory basis and in a professional manner which respects applicants.

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (7) | To ensure that nationals of third countries subject to the visa requirement can lodge their visa application
  in their place of residence even if no Member State is present for the purpose of collecting applications
  , external service providers should be enabled to
  provide the necessary service
  for a fee exceeding the general maximum level. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(7)

To ensure that nationals of third countries subject to the visa requirement can lodge their visa application
  in their place of residence even if no Member State is present for the purpose of collecting applications
  , external service providers should be enabled to
  provide the necessary service
  for a fee exceeding the general maximum level.

| (7) | To ensure that nationals of third countries subject to the visa requirement can lodge their visa application
  as close as possible to their place of residence
  , external service providers should be enabled to
  collect applications
  for a fee exceeding the general maximum level. |
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(7)

To ensure that nationals of third countries subject to the visa requirement can lodge their visa application
  as close as possible to their place of residence
  , external service providers should be enabled to
  collect applications
  for a fee exceeding the general maximum level.

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (8) | Representation arrangements should be streamlined and obstacles to the conclusion of such arrangements among Member States should be avoided. The representing Member State should be responsible for the entire processing of visa applications without the involvement of the represented Member State. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(8)

Representation arrangements should be streamlined and obstacles to the conclusion of such arrangements among Member States should be avoided. The representing Member State should be responsible for the entire processing of visa applications without the involvement of the represented Member State.

| (8) | Representation arrangements should be streamlined
  and eased
  and obstacles to the conclusion of such arrangements among Member States should be avoided. The representing Member State should be responsible for the entire processing of visa applications without the involvement of the represented Member State. |
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(8)

Representation arrangements should be streamlined
  and eased
  and obstacles to the conclusion of such arrangements among Member States should be avoided. The representing Member State should be responsible for the entire processing of visa applications without the involvement of the represented Member State.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (11) | In case of lack of cooperation
  of
  certain third countries to readmit their nationals apprehended in an irregular situation and failure of those third countries to cooperate effectively in the return process, a restrictive and temporary application of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 should on the basis of a transparent mechanism based on objective criteria, be applied to enhance a given third country's cooperation on readmission of irregular migrants. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11)

In case of lack of cooperation
  of
  certain third countries to readmit their nationals apprehended in an irregular situation and failure of those third countries to cooperate effectively in the return process, a restrictive and temporary application of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 should on the basis of a transparent mechanism based on objective criteria, be applied to enhance a given third country's cooperation on readmission of irregular migrants.

| (11) | In case of
  satisfactory cooperation or a
  lack of cooperation
  by
  certain third countries to readmit their nationals apprehended in an irregular situation and
  either satisfactory willingness or
  failure of those third countries to cooperate effectively in the return process, a restrictive and temporary application of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 should on the basis of a transparent mechanism based on objective criteria, be applied to enhance a given third country's cooperation on readmission of irregular migrants
  , or to encourage its continuation
  . |
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(11)

In case of
  satisfactory cooperation or a
  lack of cooperation
  by
  certain third countries to readmit their nationals apprehended in an irregular situation and
  either satisfactory willingness or
  failure of those third countries to cooperate effectively in the return process, a restrictive and temporary application of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 should on the basis of a transparent mechanism based on objective criteria, be applied to enhance a given third country's cooperation on readmission of irregular migrants
  , or to encourage its continuation
  .

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (12) | Applicants who have been refused a visa should have the right to appeal which should
  , at a certain stage of the proceedings,
  guarantee an effective judicial appeal.
  More
  detailed information on the refusal grounds and procedures for appeal of negative decisions should be provided in the notification of the refusal. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(12)

Applicants who have been refused a visa should have the right to appeal which should
  , at a certain stage of the proceedings,
  guarantee an effective judicial appeal.
  More
  detailed information on the refusal grounds and procedures for appeal of negative decisions should be provided in the notification of the refusal.

| (12) | Applicants who have been refused a visa should have the right to appeal which should guarantee an effective
  and prompt
  judicial appeal. Detailed information on the refusal grounds and procedures for appeal of negative decisions should be provided in the notification of the refusal. |
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(12)

Applicants who have been refused a visa should have the right to appeal which should guarantee an effective
  and prompt
  judicial appeal. Detailed information on the refusal grounds and procedures for appeal of negative decisions should be provided in the notification of the refusal.

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (13a) | This Regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the rights and principles recognised in particular by international treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, it seeks to ensure full respect for the right to protection of personal data as set out in Article 16 TFEU, the right to private and family life as set out in Article 7, the right to asylum as set out in Article 18 and the rights of the child as set out in Article 24 of that Charter, and protection of vulnerable publics. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(13a)

This Regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the rights and principles recognised in particular by international treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, it seeks to ensure full respect for the right to protection of personal data as set out in Article 16 TFEU, the right to private and family life as set out in Article 7, the right to asylum as set out in Article 18 and the rights of the child as set out in Article 24 of that Charter, and protection of vulnerable publics.

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16) | Flexible rules should be established to allow Member States to optimise the sharing of resources and to increase consular coverage. Cooperation among Member States (Schengen Visa Centres) could take any form suited to local circumstances in order to increase geographical consular coverage, reduce Member States' costs, increase the visibility of the Union and improve the service offered to visa applicants. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(16)

Flexible rules should be established to allow Member States to optimise the sharing of resources and to increase consular coverage. Cooperation among Member States (Schengen Visa Centres) could take any form suited to local circumstances in order to increase geographical consular coverage, reduce Member States' costs, increase the visibility of the Union and improve the service offered to visa applicants.

| (16) | Flexible rules should be established to allow Member States to optimise the sharing of resources and to increase consular coverage. Cooperation among Member States (Schengen Visa Centres) could take any form suited to local circumstances in order to increase geographical consular coverage, reduce Member States' costs, increase the visibility of the Union and improve the service offered to visa applicants.
  The common visa policy should contribute to generating growth and be coherent with other Union policies, such as those concerning external relations, trade, education, culture and tourism. |
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(16)

Flexible rules should be established to allow Member States to optimise the sharing of resources and to increase consular coverage. Cooperation among Member States (Schengen Visa Centres) could take any form suited to local circumstances in order to increase geographical consular coverage, reduce Member States' costs, increase the visibility of the Union and improve the service offered to visa applicants.
  The common visa policy should contribute to generating growth and be coherent with other Union policies, such as those concerning external relations, trade, education, culture and tourism.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (17) | Electronic visa application systems developed by Member States
  help
  to facilitate application procedures for applicants and consulates. A common solution
  allowing
  full digitisation should be developed, making full use of the recent legal and technological developments. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(17)

Electronic visa application systems developed by Member States
  help
  to facilitate application procedures for applicants and consulates. A common solution
  allowing
  full digitisation should be developed, making full use of the recent legal and technological developments.

| (17) | Electronic visa application systems developed by Member States
  are essential in order
  to facilitate application procedures for applicants and consulates. A common solution
  ensuring
  full digitisation should be developed
  by 2025 in the form of an online platform and an EU E-visa
  ,
  thereby
  making full use of the recent legal and technological developments
  , to allow visa application online to accommodate the needs of applicants and attract more visitors to the Schengen area
  .
  The electronic visa application system should be fully accessible for the people with disabilities. Straightforward and streamlined procedural guarantees should be strengthened and uniformly applied. |
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(17)

Electronic visa application systems developed by Member States
  are essential in order
  to facilitate application procedures for applicants and consulates. A common solution
  ensuring
  full digitisation should be developed
  by 2025 in the form of an online platform and an EU E-visa
  ,
  thereby
  making full use of the recent legal and technological developments
  , to allow visa application online to accommodate the needs of applicants and attract more visitors to the Schengen area
  .
  The electronic visa application system should be fully accessible for the people with disabilities. Straightforward and streamlined procedural guarantees should be strengthened and uniformly applied.

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (17a) | When applying Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, Member States should respect their respective obligations under international law, in particular the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant international instruments. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(17a)

When applying Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, Member States should respect their respective obligations under international law, in particular the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant international instruments.

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 27 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (27a) | The necessary measures shall be taken to implement this Regulation. The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission for the purposes of making technical amendments to the Annexes to this Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(27a)

The necessary measures shall be taken to implement this Regulation. The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission for the purposes of making technical amendments to the Annexes to this Regulation.

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 27 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (27b) | Appropriate measures should be adopted for the monitoring and evaluation of this Regulation in relation to harmonisation of the processing of visa applications. Monitoring and evaluation should also seek to monitor full respect for fundamental rights by Member States when processing applications, as well as the application of the principle of non-discrimination and the protection of personal data. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(27b)

Appropriate measures should be adopted for the monitoring and evaluation of this Regulation in relation to harmonisation of the processing of visa applications. Monitoring and evaluation should also seek to monitor full respect for fundamental rights by Member States when processing applications, as well as the application of the principle of non-discrimination and the protection of personal data.

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 1

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 1 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   This Regulation establishes the conditions and procedures for issuing visas for intended stays on the territory of the Member States not exceeding 90 days in any 180-days period.; | 1.   This Regulation establishes the conditions and procedures for issuing visas for intended stays on the territory of the Member States not exceeding 90 days in any 180-days period
  , and intended stays by Sport and Culture Professionals for up to one year without staying more than 90 days in any 180-day period in any single Member State
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1.   This Regulation establishes the conditions and procedures for issuing visas for intended stays on the territory of the Member States not exceeding 90 days in any 180-days period.;

1.   This Regulation establishes the conditions and procedures for issuing visas for intended stays on the territory of the Member States not exceeding 90 days in any 180-days period
  , and intended stays by Sport and Culture Professionals for up to one year without staying more than 90 days in any 180-day period in any single Member State
  .

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 1 a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 1 a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 1 — paragraph 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (1a) | In Article 1, the following paragraph is added:




  ‘3a.
     
  When applying this Regulation, Member States shall act in full compliance with relevant Union law, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (“the Charter”), relevant international law, including the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (“the Geneva Convention”), obligations related to access to international protection, in particular the principle of non-refoulement, and fundamental rights. In accordance with the general principles of Union law, decisions under this Regulation shall be taken on an individual basis.’; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1a)

(1a)

In Article 1, the following paragraph is added:

‘3a.
     
  When applying this Regulation, Member States shall act in full compliance with relevant Union law, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (“the Charter”), relevant international law, including the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (“the Geneva Convention”), obligations related to access to international protection, in particular the principle of non-refoulement, and fundamental rights. In accordance with the general principles of Union law, decisions under this Regulation shall be taken on an individual basis.’;

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 1 b (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 1 b (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 1 — paragraph 3 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (1b) | In Article 1, the following paragraph is added:




  (3b)
     
  The European Commission shall present an electronic visa application, E-visa, by 2025. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1b)

(1b)

In Article 1, the following paragraph is added:

(3b)
     
  The European Commission shall present an electronic visa application, E-visa, by 2025.

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 2 — point d

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 2 — point d

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 2 — point 12 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 12a. | Sport and Culture Professionals: Third-country nationals who are not citizens of the Union within the meaning of Article 20(1) of the Treaty, and belong to the following categories: performing artists and their support staff, elite sports persons and their support staff and, where applicable, family members of those categories, who have been able to demonstrate clearly the administrative and logistical obstacles to organising a tour or a competition in several Member States in the Schengen area lasting more than three months. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

12a.

12a.

Sport and Culture Professionals: Third-country nationals who are not citizens of the Union within the meaning of Article 20(1) of the Treaty, and belong to the following categories: performing artists and their support staff, elite sports persons and their support staff and, where applicable, family members of those categories, who have been able to demonstrate clearly the administrative and logistical obstacles to organising a tour or a competition in several Member States in the Schengen area lasting more than three months.

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 3 — point a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 3 — point a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 3 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (3) | in
  Article 3(5)
  points (b) and (c) are replaced by the following
  : |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(3)

in
  Article 3(5)
  points (b) and (c) are replaced by the following
  :

in

points (b) and (c) are replaced by the following

| (3) | in
  Article 3(5)
  points (b) and (c) are replaced by the following
  : |
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(3)

in
  Article 3(5)
  points (b) and (c) are replaced by the following
  :

in

points (b) and (c) are replaced by the following

| | ‘(b) | third-country nationals holding a valid residence permit issued by a Member State which does not take part in the adoption of this Regulation or by a Member State which does not yet apply the provisions of the Schengen acquis in full, or third-country nationals holding one of the valid residence permits listed in Annex V issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino or the United States of America guaranteeing the holder’s unconditional readmission, or holding a residence permit for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba); |
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‘(b)

‘(b)

third-country nationals holding a valid residence permit issued by a Member State which does not take part in the adoption of this Regulation or by a Member State which does not yet apply the provisions of the Schengen acquis in full, or third-country nationals holding one of the valid residence permits listed in Annex V issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino or the United States of America guaranteeing the holder’s unconditional readmission, or holding a residence permit for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba);

third-country nationals holding a valid residence permit issued by a Member State which does not take part in the adoption of this Regulation or by a Member State which does not yet apply the provisions of the Schengen acquis in full, or third-country nationals holding one of the valid residence permits listed in Annex V issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino or the United States of America guaranteeing the holder’s unconditional readmission, or holding a residence permit for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba);

| | (c) | third-country nationals holding a valid visa for a Member State which does not take part in the adoption of this Regulation, or for a Member State which does not yet apply the provisions of the Schengen acquis in full, or for a country party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, or for Canada, Japan or the United States of America, or holders of a valid visa for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba), when travelling to the issuing country or to any other third country, or when, having used the visa, returning from the issuing country;’; |
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(c)

(c)

third-country nationals holding a valid visa for a Member State which does not take part in the adoption of this Regulation, or for a Member State which does not yet apply the provisions of the Schengen acquis in full, or for a country party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, or for Canada, Japan or the United States of America, or holders of a valid visa for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba), when travelling to the issuing country or to any other third country, or when, having used the visa, returning from the issuing country;’;

third-country nationals holding a valid visa for a Member State which does not take part in the adoption of this Regulation, or for a Member State which does not yet apply the provisions of the Schengen acquis in full, or for a country party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, or for Canada, Japan or the United States of America, or holders of a valid visa for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba), when travelling to the issuing country or to any other third country, or when, having used the visa, returning from the issuing country;’;

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 5

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 5

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 5 — paragraph 1 b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | if the visit includes more than one destination, or if several separate visits are to be carried out within a period of two months, the Member State whose territory constitutes the main destination of the visit(s) in terms of the length of stay, counted in days; or; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

if the visit includes more than one destination, or if several separate visits are to be carried out within a period of two months, the Member State whose territory constitutes the main destination of the visit(s) in terms of the length of stay, counted in days; or;

| (b) | if the visit includes more than one destination, or if several separate visits are to be carried out within a period of two months, the Member State
  where the host organisation or undertaking is located, if applicable, or the Member State
  whose territory constitutes the main destination of the visit(s) in terms of the length of stay, counted in days or
  , if the main destination cannot be ascertained, the Member States through whose external border the applicant intends to enter the territory of the Member States
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

if the visit includes more than one destination, or if several separate visits are to be carried out within a period of two months, the Member State
  where the host organisation or undertaking is located, if applicable, or the Member State
  whose territory constitutes the main destination of the visit(s) in terms of the length of stay, counted in days or
  , if the main destination cannot be ascertained, the Member States through whose external border the applicant intends to enter the territory of the Member States
  ;

where the host organisation or undertaking is located, if applicable, or the Member State

, if the main destination cannot be ascertained, the Member States through whose external border the applicant intends to enter the territory of the Member States

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 5 a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 5 a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 5 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (5a) | In Article 5, the following paragraph is inserted: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(5a)

(5a)

In Article 5, the following paragraph is inserted:

‘2a.
     
  If the Member State that is competent in accordance with points (a) or (b) of paragraph 1,, is neither present nor represented in the third country where the applicant lodges the application in accordance with Article 10, the applicant shall be entitled to lodge the application:

| (a) | at the consulate of one of the Member States of destination of the intended visit, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

at the consulate of one of the Member States of destination of the intended visit,

at the consulate of one of the Member States of destination of the intended visit,

| (b) | at the consulate of the Member State of first entry, if point (a) is not applicable, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

at the consulate of the Member State of first entry, if point (a) is not applicable,

at the consulate of the Member State of first entry, if point (a) is not applicable,

| (c) | in all other cases at the consulates of any of the Member States that are present in the country where the applicant lodges the application. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

in all other cases at the consulates of any of the Member States that are present in the country where the applicant lodges the application.

in all other cases at the consulates of any of the Member States that are present in the country where the applicant lodges the application.

If the consulate of the Member State that is competent in accordance with paragraph 1 or the consulate of the Member State referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph are located at a distance of more than 500 km from the applicant’s place of residence, or if a return journey by public transport from the applicant's place of residence would require an overnight stay, and if the consulate of another Member State is located closer to the applicant’s place of residence, the applicant shall be entitled to lodge the application at the consulate of the latter Member State.’;

If the consulate of the Member State that is competent in accordance with paragraph 1 or the consulate of the Member State referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph are located at a distance of more than 500 km from the applicant’s place of residence, or if a return journey by public transport from the applicant's place of residence would require an overnight stay, and if the consulate of another Member State is located closer to the applicant’s place of residence, the applicant shall be entitled to lodge the application at the consulate of the latter Member State.’;

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 5 b (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 5 b (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 5 — paragraph 2 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (5b) | In Article 5, the following paragraph is inserted:




  ‘2b
     
  . If the Member State that is competent in accordance with paragraphs 1 or 2 has, in accordance with Article 8, established a representation arrangement with another Member State for the purpose of considering applications and issuing visas on its behalf, the applicant shall submit his or her application to the consulate of the representing Member State.’; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(5b)

(5b)

In Article 5, the following paragraph is inserted:

‘2b
     
  . If the Member State that is competent in accordance with paragraphs 1 or 2 has, in accordance with Article 8, established a representation arrangement with another Member State for the purpose of considering applications and issuing visas on its behalf, the applicant shall submit his or her application to the consulate of the representing Member State.’;

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 6 — point -a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 6 — point -a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 8 — paragraph 1

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   
  A
  Member State may agree to represent another Member State that is competent in accordance with Article 5 for the purpose of examining applications and issuing visas on behalf of that Member State. A Member State may also represent another Member State in a limited manner solely for the collection of applications and the enrolment of biometric identifiers. | ‘1.   
  Without prejudice to Article 6,
  a Member State may agree to represent another Member State that is competent in accordance with Article 5 for the purpose of examining applications and issuing visas on behalf of that Member State. A Member State may also represent another Member State in a limited manner solely for the collection of applications and the enrolment of biometric identifiers.’; |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

1.   
  A
  Member State may agree to represent another Member State that is competent in accordance with Article 5 for the purpose of examining applications and issuing visas on behalf of that Member State. A Member State may also represent another Member State in a limited manner solely for the collection of applications and the enrolment of biometric identifiers.

‘1.   
  Without prejudice to Article 6,
  a Member State may agree to represent another Member State that is competent in accordance with Article 5 for the purpose of examining applications and issuing visas on behalf of that Member State. A Member State may also represent another Member State in a limited manner solely for the collection of applications and the enrolment of biometric identifiers.’;

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 6 — point b a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 6 — point b a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 8 — paragraph 6

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ba) | in Article 8, paragraph 6 is amended |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

in Article 8, paragraph 6 is amended

in Article 8, paragraph 6 is amended

6.   With a view to ensuring that a poor transport infrastructure or long distances in a specific region or geographical area does not require a disproportionate effort on the part of applicants to have access to a consulate, Member States lacking their own consulate in that region or area shall endeavour to conclude representation arrangements with Member States that have consulates in that region or area.

‘6.   With a view to ensuring that a poor transport infrastructure or long distances in a specific region or geographical area does not require a disproportionate effort on the part of applicants to have access to a consulate, Member States lacking their own consulate in that region or area shall endeavour to conclude representation arrangements with Member States that have consulates in that region or area
  in order to combat discrimination between third-country nationals due to inequality of access to consular services
  .

Such agreements may also be concluded with the representation of an EU Member State in a neighbouring country of the third country concerned if it is closer to the home of the applicant.’

Such agreements may also be concluded with the representation of an EU Member State in a neighbouring country of the third country concerned if it is closer to the home of the applicant.’

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 7 — point a

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 7 — point a

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 9 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Applications may be lodged
  no more than six months, and for seafarers in the performance of their duties,
  no more than nine months before the start of the intended visit and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before that start.; | Applications may be lodged no more than
  nine
  months before the start of the intended visit and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before that start.
  In justified individual cases of urgency, including when it is necessary on professional grounds, on humanitarian grounds, for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations, the consulate may waive the latter time limit.
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Applications may be lodged
  no more than six months, and for seafarers in the performance of their duties,
  no more than nine months before the start of the intended visit and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before that start.;

no more than six months, and for seafarers in the performance of their duties,

Applications may be lodged no more than
  nine
  months before the start of the intended visit and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before that start.
  In justified individual cases of urgency, including when it is necessary on professional grounds, on humanitarian grounds, for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations, the consulate may waive the latter time limit.
  ;

nine

In justified individual cases of urgency, including when it is necessary on professional grounds, on humanitarian grounds, for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations, the consulate may waive the latter time limit.

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 7 — point a a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 7 — point a a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 9 — paragraph 3

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | In Article 9, paragraph 3 is amended |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

In Article 9, paragraph 3 is amended

In Article 9, paragraph 3 is amended

In justified cases of urgency, the consulate may allow applicants to lodge their applications either without appointment, or an appointment shall be given immediately.

‘In justified cases of urgency, the consulate may allow applicants to lodge their applications either without appointment, or an appointment shall be given immediately.

In an electronic procedure, in the event of failure to reply within one month of the submission of the application, provision shall be made for a remedy to enable the application to be examined in any event.’

In an electronic procedure, in the event of failure to reply within one month of the submission of the application, provision shall be made for a remedy to enable the application to be examined in any event.’

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 7 — point b

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 7 — point b

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 9 — paragraph 4 — point a a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (a a) | by the legal representatives of the applicant |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a a)

(a a)

by the legal representatives of the applicant

by the legal representatives of the applicant

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 8 — point a

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 8 — point a

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 10 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants
  shall appear
  in person
  when lodging an application for the collection of fingerprints
  ,
  in accordance with Article 13 (2), (3) and (7)(b)
  .; | Without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 13, 42, 43 and 45
  , applicants
  may lodge their applications
  in person
  or electronically
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Applicants
  shall appear
  in person
  when lodging an application for the collection of fingerprints
  ,
  in accordance with Article 13 (2), (3) and (7)(b)
  .;

shall appear

when lodging an application for the collection of fingerprints

in accordance with Article 13 (2), (3) and (7)(b)

Without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 13, 42, 43 and 45
  , applicants
  may lodge their applications
  in person
  or electronically
  .

Without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 13, 42, 43 and 45

may lodge their applications

or electronically

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 9 a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 9 a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (9a) | in Article 13, paragraph 2 the following subparagraph is added:



  ‘Without prejudice to paragraph 3, the applicant may not be requested by an external service provider to appear in person for each application in order to collect the biometric identifiers each time. To enable external service providers to verify that biometric identifiers have been collected, the applicant shall be issued with a receipt after the collection of the biometric identifiers.’; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(9a)

(9a)

in Article 13, paragraph 2 the following subparagraph is added:

‘Without prejudice to paragraph 3, the applicant may not be requested by an external service provider to appear in person for each application in order to collect the biometric identifiers each time. To enable external service providers to verify that biometric identifiers have been collected, the applicant shall be issued with a receipt after the collection of the biometric identifiers.’;

‘Without prejudice to paragraph 3, the applicant may not be requested by an external service provider to appear in person for each application in order to collect the biometric identifiers each time. To enable external service providers to verify that biometric identifiers have been collected, the applicant shall be issued with a receipt after the collection of the biometric identifiers.’;

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 10 — point a

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 10 — point a

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 14 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Member States may require applicants to present a proof of sponsorship and private accommodation or both by completing a form drawn up by
  each Member State
  . That form shall indicate in particular: | 4.   Member States may require applicants to present a proof of sponsorship and private accommodation or both by completing a form drawn up by
  the Commission
  . That form shall indicate in particular: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   Member States may require applicants to present a proof of sponsorship and private accommodation or both by completing a form drawn up by
  each Member State
  . That form shall indicate in particular:

4.   Member States may require applicants to present a proof of sponsorship and private accommodation or both by completing a form drawn up by
  the Commission
  . That form shall indicate in particular:

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 10 — point a

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 10 — point a

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 14 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| In addition to the Member State’s official language(s), the form shall be drawn up in at least one other official language of the institutions of the Union.
  A specimen of the form shall be sent to the Commission. | The Commission shall adopt the form by means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 52(2). The form shall be used to inform the sponsor/inviting person about the processing of their personal data and the applicable rules.
  In addition to the Member State’s official language(s), the form shall be drawn up in at least one other official language of the institutions of the Union. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In addition to the Member State’s official language(s), the form shall be drawn up in at least one other official language of the institutions of the Union.
  A specimen of the form shall be sent to the Commission.

A specimen of the form shall be sent to the Commission.

The Commission shall adopt the form by means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 52(2). The form shall be used to inform the sponsor/inviting person about the processing of their personal data and the applicable rules.
  In addition to the Member State’s official language(s), the form shall be drawn up in at least one other official language of the institutions of the Union.

The Commission shall adopt the form by means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 52(2). The form shall be used to inform the sponsor/inviting person about the processing of their personal data and the applicable rules.

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 11

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 11

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 15

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (11) | Article 15 is amended as follows: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(11)

(11)

Article 15 is amended as follows:

Article 15 is deleted

Article 15 is deleted

| | (a) | paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:





  ‘1.
     
  Applicants for a uniform visa for one entry shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and emergency hospital treatment or death, during their intended stay on the territory of the Member States.;’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.
     
  Applicants for a uniform visa for one entry shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and emergency hospital treatment or death, during their intended stay on the territory of the Member States.;’

Deletion of Travel Medical Insurance

Deletion of Travel Medical Insurance

| | (b) | in paragraph 2, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:





  ‘2.
     
  Applicants for a uniform visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit.;’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

in paragraph 2, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:

in paragraph 2, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:

‘2.
     
  Applicants for a uniform visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit.;’

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 12

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 12

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 16

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 16 will be replaced as follows: |
| Article 16 | ‘Article 16 |
| Visa fee | Visa fee |
| 1.   Applicants shall pay a visa fee of EUR 80. | 1.   Applicants shall pay a visa fee of EUR 80. |
| | 1a.
     
  Applicants whose data are already entered registered in the Visa Information System and whose biometric identifiers have been collected in accordance with Article 13 shall pay a visa fee of EUR 60
  . |
| 2.   Children from the age of
  six
  years and below
  the age of 12
  years shall pay a visa fee of EUR 40; | 2.   
  Children from the age of 12 years and below 18 years shall pay a visa fee of EUR 40
  . |
| | 2a.
     
  Applicants which form part of a group travelling for sports, cultural or educational purposes shall pay a visa fee of EUR 60. |
| 4.   The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories: | 4.   The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories: |
| (a) | children under
  six
  years; |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

Article 16 will be replaced as follows:

Article 16 will be replaced as follows:

Article 16

‘Article 16

Visa fee

Visa fee

1.   Applicants shall pay a visa fee of EUR 80.

1.   Applicants shall pay a visa fee of EUR 80.

1a.
     
  Applicants whose data are already entered registered in the Visa Information System and whose biometric identifiers have been collected in accordance with Article 13 shall pay a visa fee of EUR 60
  .

2.   Children from the age of
  six
  years and below
  the age of 12
  years shall pay a visa fee of EUR 40;

2.   
  Children from the age of 12 years and below 18 years shall pay a visa fee of EUR 40
  .

2a.
     
  Applicants which form part of a group travelling for sports, cultural or educational purposes shall pay a visa fee of EUR 60.

4.   The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

4.   The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

(a)

children under
  six
  years;

six

| (a) | children under
  twelve
  years; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

children under
  twelve
  years;

twelve

| (b) | school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;

| (b) | school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;

| (c) | researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
  as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC

   (27)

  of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out
  scientific
  research (21)
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
  as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC

   (27)

  of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out
  scientific
  research (21)
  ;

as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC

27

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out

research (21)

| (c) | researchers from third countries,
  as defined in Council Directive 2005/71/EC

   (27),travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
  or participating in a scientific seminar or conference; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

researchers from third countries,
  as defined in Council Directive 2005/71/EC

   (27),travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
  or participating in a scientific seminar or conference;

as defined in Council Directive 2005/71/EC

27

or participating in a scientific seminar or conference;

| (d) | representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.

| (d) | representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.

| (e) | family members of the citizens of the Union as referred in to Article 5(2) of Directive 2004/38/EC |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

family members of the citizens of the Union as referred in to Article 5(2) of Directive 2004/38/EC

family members of the citizens of the Union as referred in to Article 5(2) of Directive 2004/38/EC

5.   The visa fee may be waived for:

5.   The visa fee may be waived for:

| (a) | children from the age of
  six
  years and below the age of
  12
  years; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

children from the age of
  six
  years and below the age of
  12
  years;

six

12

| (a) | children from the age of
  twelve
  years and below the age of
  18
  years; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

children from the age of
  twelve
  years and below the age of
  18
  years;

twelve

18

| (b) | holders of diplomatic and service passports; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

holders of diplomatic and service passports;

| (b) | holders of diplomatic and service passports; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

holders of diplomatic and service passports;

| (c) | participants aged 25 years or less in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events, organised by non-profit organisations. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

participants aged 25 years or less in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events, organised by non-profit organisations.

| (c) | participants aged 25 years or less in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events, organised by non-profit organisations. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

participants aged 25 years or less in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events, organised by non-profit organisations.

| (d) | applicants for a visa with limited territorial validity issued on humanitarian grounds, for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations as well as beneficiaries of a Union resettlement or relocation programme. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

applicants for a visa with limited territorial validity issued on humanitarian grounds, for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations as well as beneficiaries of a Union resettlement or relocation programme.

applicants for a visa with limited territorial validity issued on humanitarian grounds, for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations as well as beneficiaries of a Union resettlement or relocation programme.

| (e) | applicants for a visa with limited territorial validity |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

applicants for a visa with limited territorial validity

applicants for a visa with limited territorial validity

6.   In individual cases, the amount of the visa fee to be charged may be waived or reduced when to do so serves to promote cultural or sporting interests
  as well as
  interests in the field of foreign policy, development policy and other areas of vital public interest or for humanitarian reasons.

6.   In individual cases, the amount of the visa fee to be charged may be waived or reduced when to do so serves to promote cultural or sporting interests, interests in the field of foreign policy, development policy and other areas of vital public interest, or for humanitarian reasons
  or because of international obligations
  .’;

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 13

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 13

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 17

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (13) | Article 17 will be amended as follows: |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(13)

(13)

Article 17 will be amended as follows:

Article 17

Article 17

Service fee

Service fee

1.   A service fee may be charged by an external service provider referred to in Article 43. The service fee shall be proportionate to the costs incurred by the external service provider while performing one or more of the tasks referred to in Article 43(6).

1.   A service fee may be charged by an external service provider referred to in Article 43. The service fee shall be proportionate to the costs incurred by the external service provider while performing one or more of the tasks referred to in Article 43(6).

2.   The service fee shall be specified in the legal instrument referred to in Article 43(2).

2.   The service fee shall be specified in the legal instrument referred to in Article 43(2).

3.
     
  Within the framework of local Schengen cooperation, Member States shall ensure that the service fee charged to an applicant duly reflects the services offered by the external service provider and is adapted to local circumstances. Furthermore, they shall aim to harmonise the service fee applied.

4.   The service fee shall not exceed half of the amount of the visa fee set out in Article 16(1), irrespective of the possible reductions in or exemptions from the visa fee as provided for in Article 16(2), (4), (5) and (6).

4.   The service fee shall not exceed half of the amount of the visa fee set out in Article 16(1), irrespective of the possible reductions in or exemptions from the visa fee as provided for in Article 16(2), (4), (5) and (6).
  It shall include all costs related to the submission of the visa application, including the transmission of the application and the travel document from the external service provider to the consulate and the return of the travel document to the external service provider
  ’.

5.   The Member State(s) concerned shall maintain the possibility for all applicants to lodge their applications directly at its/their consulates.

5.   The Member State(s) concerned shall maintain the possibility for all applicants to lodge their applications directly at its/their consulates
  or at the consulate of a Member State with which it/they have a representation arrangement, in accordance with Article 40.

5a.
     
  The applicant shall be given a receipt upon payment of the service fee.

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 13 a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 13 a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 19 — paragraph 3

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (13 a) | Article 19 — paragraph 3 |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(13 a)

(13 a)

Article 19 — paragraph 3

Where the competent consulate finds that the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 have not been fulfilled, the application shall be inadmissible and the consulate shall without delay:

‘Where the competent consulate finds that the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 have not been fulfilled
  , it shall, where appropriate, notify the applicant, indicate the deficiencies and allow the applicant to correct them. If the deficiencies are not corrected
  , the application shall be inadmissible and the consulate shall without delay:

, it shall, where appropriate, notify the applicant, indicate the deficiencies and allow the applicant to correct them. If the deficiencies are not corrected

| — | return the application form and any documents submitted by the applicant, |
| --- | --- |

—

return the application form and any documents submitted by the applicant,

| — | return the application form and any documents submitted by the applicant, |
| --- | --- |

—

return the application form and any documents submitted by the applicant,

| — | destroy the collected biometric data, |
| --- | --- |

—

destroy the collected biometric data,

| — | destroy the collected biometric data, |
| --- | --- |

—

destroy the collected biometric data,

| — | reimburse the visa fee, and |
| --- | --- |

—

reimburse the visa fee, and

| — | reimburse the visa fee, and |
| --- | --- |

—

reimburse the visa fee, and

| — | not examine the application. |
| --- | --- |

—

not examine the application.

| — | not examine the application.’ |
| --- | --- |

—

not examine the application.’

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 13 a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 13 a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 19 — paragraph 4

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (13a) | in Article 19, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(13a)

(13a)

in Article 19, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

4.   By way of derogation, an application that does not meet the requirements set out in paragraph 1 may be considered admissible on humanitarian grounds
  or
  for reasons of national interest.

‘4.   By way of derogation, an application that does not meet the requirements set out in paragraph 1 may be considered admissible on humanitarian grounds, for reasons of national interest
  or because of international obligations
  .’;

Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 14 — point a

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 14 — point a

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 21 — paragraph 3 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | in paragraph 3, point (e) is
  replaced by the following: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

in paragraph 3, point (e) is
  replaced by the following:

replaced by the following:

| (a) | in paragraph 3, point (e) is
  deleted. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

in paragraph 3, point (e) is
  deleted.

deleted.

Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 14 — point c

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 14 — point c

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 21 — paragraph 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 8.   During the examination of an application, consulates may in justified cases carry out an interview with the applicant and request additional documents. | 8.   During the examination of an application, consulates may in justified cases carry out an interview with the applicant and request additional documents.
  These interviews may be conducted using modern digital tools and remote means of communication, such as voice or video calls via internet. Fundamental rights of applicants shall be guaranteed during the process. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

8.   During the examination of an application, consulates may in justified cases carry out an interview with the applicant and request additional documents.

8.   During the examination of an application, consulates may in justified cases carry out an interview with the applicant and request additional documents.
  These interviews may be conducted using modern digital tools and remote means of communication, such as voice or video calls via internet. Fundamental rights of applicants shall be guaranteed during the process.

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 15 — point a a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 15 — point a a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 22 — paragraph 4

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

4.   The Commission shall
  inform Member States of
  such notifications.

| | ‘4.   The Commission shall
  publish
  such notifications.’; |
| --- | --- |

‘4.   The Commission shall
  publish
  such notifications.’;

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 16 — point a

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 16 — point a

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 23 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Applications shall be decided within 10 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19. | Applications shall be decided within 10 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19
  , or within five calendar days for visa applicants whose data are already recorded in the Visa Information System and whose biometric identifiers have been collected in accordance with Article 13
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Applications shall be decided within 10 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19.

Applications shall be decided within 10 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with Article 19
  , or within five calendar days for visa applicants whose data are already recorded in the Visa Information System and whose biometric identifiers have been collected in accordance with Article 13
  .

, or within five calendar days for visa applicants whose data are already recorded in the Visa Information System and whose biometric identifiers have been collected in accordance with Article 13

Amendment 49

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 16 — point a

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 16 — point a

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 23 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| That period may be extended up to a maximum of
  45
  calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed. | That period may be extended up to a maximum of
  30
  calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

That period may be extended up to a maximum of
  45
  calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

45

That period may be extended up to a maximum of
  30
  calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed.

30

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 16 — point a a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 16 — point a a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 23 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | the following paragraph is inserted:





  ‘2a.
     
  Applications shall be decided on without delay in justified individual cases of urgency, including when it is necessary on professional grounds, on humanitarian grounds, for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations.’; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

the following paragraph is inserted:

the following paragraph is inserted:

‘2a.
     
  Applications shall be decided on without delay in justified individual cases of urgency, including when it is necessary on professional grounds, on humanitarian grounds, for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations.’;

Amendment 51

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 17 — point a a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 17 — point a a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 24 — paragraph 1a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  Applicants whom the consulates consider to meet the entry conditions and in respect of whom no grounds for refusal referred to Article 32 exist shall be issued a visa in accordance with this Article. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  Applicants whom the consulates consider to meet the entry conditions and in respect of whom no grounds for refusal referred to Article 32 exist shall be issued a visa in accordance with this Article.

Amendment 52

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 17 — point b

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 17 — point b

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 24 — paragraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | for a validity period of one year, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used three visas within the previous two years; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

for a validity period of one year, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used three visas within the previous two years;

| (a) | for a validity period of one year, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used three visas within the previous two years
  , and for the case of seafarers in the performance of their duties, for a validity period of one year, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous two years
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

for a validity period of one year, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used three visas within the previous two years
  , and for the case of seafarers in the performance of their duties, for a validity period of one year, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous two years
  ;

, and for the case of seafarers in the performance of their duties, for a validity period of one year, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous two years

Amendment 53

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 17 — point b

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 17 — point b

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 24 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | for a validity period of
  two
  years
  shall be issued, provided that
  the applicant has obtained
  and lawfully used a previous
  multiple-entry visa valid for one year; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

for a validity period of
  two
  years
  shall be issued, provided that
  the applicant has obtained
  and lawfully used a previous
  multiple-entry visa valid for one year;

two

shall be issued, provided that

and lawfully used a previous

| (b) | for a validity period of
  2
  years
  if
  the applicant has obtained
  , within the preceding two years, a
  multiple-entry visa valid for one year; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

for a validity period of
  2
  years
  if
  the applicant has obtained
  , within the preceding two years, a
  multiple-entry visa valid for one year;

2

if

, within the preceding two years, a

Amendment 54

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 17 — point b

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 17 — point b

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 24 — paragraph 2 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | for a validity period of five years
  , provided that
  the applicant has obtained
  and lawfully used
  a previous multiple-entry visa valid for two years.; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

for a validity period of five years
  , provided that
  the applicant has obtained
  and lawfully used
  a previous multiple-entry visa valid for two years.;

, provided that

and lawfully used

| (c) | for a validity period of five years
  if
  the applicant has obtained
  , within the preceding three years,
  a previous multiple-entry visa valid for two years.; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

for a validity period of five years
  if
  the applicant has obtained
  , within the preceding three years,
  a previous multiple-entry visa valid for two years.;

if

, within the preceding three years,

Amendment 55

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 17 — point c

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 17 — point c

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 24 — paragraph 2 c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2c   . Without prejudice to paragraph 2, a multiple entry visa valid for up to five years
  may
  be issued to applicants who prove the need or justify their intention to travel frequently and/or regularly provided that they prove their integrity and reliability, in particular the lawful use of previous visas, their economic situation in the country of origin and their genuine intention to leave the territory of the Member States before the expiry of the visa for which they have applied. | 2c.   Without prejudice to paragraph 2, a multiple entry visa valid for up to five years
  shall
  be issued to applicants who prove the need or justify their intention to travel frequently and/or regularly
  , in particular due to their occupational or family status, such as business persons, civil servants engaged in regular official contacts with Member States and EU institutions, representatives of civil society organisations travelling for the purpose of educational training, seminars and conferences, family members of citizens of the Union, family members of third-country nationals legally residing in Member States and seafarers,
  provided that they prove their integrity and reliability, in particular the lawful use of previous visas, their economic situation in the country of origin and their genuine intention to leave the territory of the Member States before the expiry of the visa for which they have applied. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2c   . Without prejudice to paragraph 2, a multiple entry visa valid for up to five years
  may
  be issued to applicants who prove the need or justify their intention to travel frequently and/or regularly provided that they prove their integrity and reliability, in particular the lawful use of previous visas, their economic situation in the country of origin and their genuine intention to leave the territory of the Member States before the expiry of the visa for which they have applied.

2c.   Without prejudice to paragraph 2, a multiple entry visa valid for up to five years
  shall
  be issued to applicants who prove the need or justify their intention to travel frequently and/or regularly
  , in particular due to their occupational or family status, such as business persons, civil servants engaged in regular official contacts with Member States and EU institutions, representatives of civil society organisations travelling for the purpose of educational training, seminars and conferences, family members of citizens of the Union, family members of third-country nationals legally residing in Member States and seafarers,
  provided that they prove their integrity and reliability, in particular the lawful use of previous visas, their economic situation in the country of origin and their genuine intention to leave the territory of the Member States before the expiry of the visa for which they have applied.

Amendment 57

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 18

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 18

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 25 a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| ‘Article 25a | ‘Article 25a |
| Cooperation on readmission | Cooperation on readmission |
| 1.   Article
  14 (6), Article 16(1)
  and (5), point (b)
  , Article 23(1),
  and Article 24(2)
  shall not apply to applicants or
  categories of applicants
  , who are nationals
  of
  a
  third country
  that is considered not to be cooperating sufficiently with Member States on the readmission of irregular migrants, on the basis of relevant and objective data, in accordance with this Article
  . This Article is without prejudice to the powers conferred on the Commission by Article 24(2d). | 1.   
  Depending on third countries’ levels of cooperation with Member States on the readmission of irregular migrants, assessed on the basis of relevant and objective data, the application of
  Article 16(1a) and (5), point (b) and Article 24(2)
  hereafter may be adjusted for
  categories of applicants
  or all applicants with the nationality
  of
  that
  third country
  as specified in paragraph 4
  . |
| | This article is without prejudice to the powers conferred on the Commission by Article 24(2d) |
| 2.   The Commission shall regularly assess third countries' cooperation with regard to readmission, taking account, in particular, of the following indicators: | 2.   The Commission shall regularly,
  at least once a year
  , assess
  relevant
  third countries’ cooperation with regard to readmission, taking account, in particular, of the following indicators: |
| (a) | the number of
  return decisions issued to persons illegally staying on the territory of the Member States from the third country in question
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

‘Article 25a

‘Article 25a

Cooperation on readmission

Cooperation on readmission

1.   Article
  14 (6), Article 16(1)
  and (5), point (b)
  , Article 23(1),
  and Article 24(2)
  shall not apply to applicants or
  categories of applicants
  , who are nationals
  of
  a
  third country
  that is considered not to be cooperating sufficiently with Member States on the readmission of irregular migrants, on the basis of relevant and objective data, in accordance with this Article
  . This Article is without prejudice to the powers conferred on the Commission by Article 24(2d).

1.   
  Depending on third countries’ levels of cooperation with Member States on the readmission of irregular migrants, assessed on the basis of relevant and objective data, the application of
  Article 16(1a) and (5), point (b) and Article 24(2)
  hereafter may be adjusted for
  categories of applicants
  or all applicants with the nationality
  of
  that
  third country
  as specified in paragraph 4
  .

This article is without prejudice to the powers conferred on the Commission by Article 24(2d)

2.   The Commission shall regularly assess third countries' cooperation with regard to readmission, taking account, in particular, of the following indicators:

2.   The Commission shall regularly,
  at least once a year
  , assess
  relevant
  third countries’ cooperation with regard to readmission, taking account, in particular, of the following indicators:

(a)

the number of
  return decisions issued to persons illegally staying on the territory of the Member States from the third country in question
  ;

return decisions issued to persons illegally staying on the territory of the Member States from the third country in question

| (a) | the number of
  third-country nationals who are subject to an administrative or judicial decision in accordance with Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the number of
  third-country nationals who are subject to an administrative or judicial decision in accordance with Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council;

third-country nationals who are subject to an administrative or judicial decision in accordance with Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council;

| (b) | the number of actual returns of persons issued with return decisions as a percentage of the number of return decisions issued to citizens of the third country in question including, where appropriate, on the basis of Union or bilateral readmission agreements, the number of third country nationals who have transited through its territory; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the number of actual returns of persons issued with return decisions as a percentage of the number of return decisions issued to citizens of the third country in question including, where appropriate, on the basis of Union or bilateral readmission agreements, the number of third country nationals who have transited through its territory;

the number of actual returns of persons issued with return decisions as a percentage of the number of return decisions issued to citizens of the third country in question including, where appropriate, on the basis of Union or bilateral readmission agreements, the number of third country nationals who have transited through its territory;

| (c) | the number of readmission requests accepted by the third country as a percentage of the number of such applications submitted to it. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

the number of readmission requests accepted by the third country as a percentage of the number of such applications submitted to it.

| (b) | the number of readmission requests
  by a Member State
  accepted by the third country as a percentage of the number of such applications submitted to it; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

the number of readmission requests
  by a Member State
  accepted by the third country as a percentage of the number of such applications submitted to it;

by a Member State

| (c) | the levels of practical cooperation in the area of return at the different stages of the return procedure, such as: |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

the levels of practical cooperation in the area of return at the different stages of the return procedure, such as:

the levels of practical cooperation in the area of return at the different stages of the return procedure, such as:

| | (i) | timely assistance of identification procedures; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

timely assistance of identification procedures;

timely assistance of identification procedures;

| (ii) | delivery and acceptance of necessary travel documents; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

delivery and acceptance of necessary travel documents;

delivery and acceptance of necessary travel documents;

The Commission shall report the results of its assessment to the European Parliament and the Council, which shall discuss the matter, in particular with regard to the level of cooperation with the relevant third country in the readmission of irregular migrants.

The Commission shall report the results of its assessment to the European Parliament and the Council, which shall discuss the matter, in particular with regard to the level of cooperation with the relevant third country in the readmission of irregular migrants.

In particular, the following elements shall be considered to assess a country’s cooperation on readmission:

In particular, the following elements shall be considered to assess a country’s cooperation on readmission:

| (a) | participation in pilot projects on labour migration, thus contributing to the desincentivizing irregular migration; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

participation in pilot projects on labour migration, thus contributing to the desincentivizing irregular migration;

participation in pilot projects on labour migration, thus contributing to the desincentivizing irregular migration;

| (b) | demonstrated efforts to reintegrate returnees and ensure the sustainability of returns; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

demonstrated efforts to reintegrate returnees and ensure the sustainability of returns;

demonstrated efforts to reintegrate returnees and ensure the sustainability of returns;

| (c) | demonstrated efforts to fight against trafficking and smuggling and ensuing violations of rights of involved individuals (participation in capacity building and training activities including on preventing abuse and exploitation). |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

demonstrated efforts to fight against trafficking and smuggling and ensuing violations of rights of involved individuals (participation in capacity building and training activities including on preventing abuse and exploitation).

demonstrated efforts to fight against trafficking and smuggling and ensuing violations of rights of involved individuals (participation in capacity building and training activities including on preventing abuse and exploitation).

The Parliament shall be informed by the Commission of the conclusions of the assessment.

The Parliament shall be informed by the Commission of the conclusions of the assessment.

3.   A Member State may also notify the Commission if it
  is confronted with
  substantial and persisting
  practical
  problems
  in the
  cooperation with a third country in the readmission of irregular migrants on the basis of the same indicators as those listed in paragraph 2.

3.   A Member State may also notify the Commission if it
  observes
  substantial and persisting problems
  as well as substantial
  cooperation
  improvement encountered
  with a third country in the readmission of irregular migrants on the basis of the same indicators as those listed in paragraph 2.

4.
     The Commission shall examine any notification
  made pursuant to paragraph 3 within a period of one month.

The Commission shall examine any notification within a period of
  15 days
  .
  The Commission shall immediately inform the Council and the Parliament of the results of its examination
  .

15 days

The Commission shall immediately inform the Council and the Parliament of the results of its examination

5.
     Where, on the basis of the analysis referred to in paragraphs 2 and
  4
  , the Commission decides that a country is
  not
  cooperating sufficiently
  , and that action is therefore needed, it may, taking also account of the Union’s overall relations with the third country concerned, adopt an implementing act, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 52(2)
  :

4.
     Where, on the basis of the analysis referred to in paragraphs 2 and
  3
  ,
  taking account of the Union’s overall relations with the third country concerned, especially in cooperation in the field of readmission, and taking into account the assessment and discussions referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission decides that a country is
  :

| (a) | temporarily suspending the application of either Article 14(6), Article 16(5) point (b), Article 23(1), or Article 24(2), or of some or all of those provisions, to all nationals on the third country concerned or to certain categories thereof, or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

temporarily suspending the application of either Article 14(6), Article 16(5) point (b), Article 23(1), or Article 24(2), or of some or all of those provisions, to all nationals on the third country concerned or to certain categories thereof, or

temporarily suspending the application of either Article 14(6), Article 16(5) point (b), Article 23(1), or Article 24(2), or of some or all of those provisions, to all nationals on the third country concerned or to certain categories thereof, or

| (a) | cooperating sufficiently,
  it shall adopt an implementing act, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 52(2a), for certain categories of nationals or for all nationals of the third country concerned applying for visa on the territory of that third country: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

cooperating sufficiently,
  it shall adopt an implementing act, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 52(2a), for certain categories of nationals or for all nationals of the third country concerned applying for visa on the territory of that third country:

it shall adopt an implementing act, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 52(2a), for certain categories of nationals or for all nationals of the third country concerned applying for visa on the territory of that third country:

| | (i) | lowering the visa fee according to Article 16(2a); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

lowering the visa fee according to Article 16(2a);

lowering the visa fee according to Article 16(2a);

| (ii) | reducing the time within which decisions on an application shall be made, according to Article 23(1a); |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

reducing the time within which decisions on an application shall be made, according to Article 23(1a);

reducing the time within which decisions on an application shall be made, according to Article 23(1a);

| (iii) | increasing the period of validity of multiple entry visas according to the last subparagraph of Article 24(2); and/or |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

increasing the period of validity of multiple entry visas according to the last subparagraph of Article 24(2); and/or

increasing the period of validity of multiple entry visas according to the last subparagraph of Article 24(2); and/or

| (iv) | facilitating participation in labour migration projects; |
| --- | --- |

(iv)

(iv)

facilitating participation in labour migration projects;

facilitating participation in labour migration projects;

| (b) | applying the visa fee set out in Article 16(2a) to all nationals of the third country concerned or to certain categories thereof. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

applying the visa fee set out in Article 16(2a) to all nationals of the third country concerned or to certain categories thereof.

applying the visa fee set out in Article 16(2a) to all nationals of the third country concerned or to certain categories thereof.

| (b) | not cooperating sufficiently, it may, taking also account of the Union’s overall relations with the third country concerned, adopt an implementing act, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 52(2a): |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

not cooperating sufficiently, it may, taking also account of the Union’s overall relations with the third country concerned, adopt an implementing act, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 52(2a):

not cooperating sufficiently, it may, taking also account of the Union’s overall relations with the third country concerned, adopt an implementing act, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 52(2a):

| | (i) | temporarily modifying the application of either Article 14(6) or of Article 23(1), or temporarily suspending Article 16(5b), Article 23(1), or some of their provisions, or Article 24(2)
  .’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

temporarily modifying the application of either Article 14(6) or of Article 23(1), or temporarily suspending Article 16(5b), Article 23(1), or some of their provisions, or Article 24(2)
  .’

temporarily modifying the application of either Article 14(6) or of Article 23(1), or temporarily suspending Article 16(5b), Article 23(1), or some of their provisions, or Article 24(2)

6.
     
  The Commission shall continuously assess on the basis of the indicators set out in paragraph 2 whether significant improvement in the given third country's cooperation on readmission of irregular migrants can be established and, taking also account of the Union’s overall relations with the third country concerned, may decide to repeal or amend the implementing act referred to in paragraph 5.

7.
     
  At the latest six months after the entry into force of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 5, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on progress achieved in that third country's cooperation on readmission.’

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 — point a a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 — point a a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 32 — paragraph 1 — paragraph a — point vii

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | in Article 32, paragraph 1, point (vii) is deleted |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

in Article 32, paragraph 1, point (vii) is deleted

in Article 32, paragraph 1, point (vii) is deleted

| (vii) | does not provide proof of holding adequate and valid travel medical insurance, where applicable; |
| --- | --- |

(vii)

(vii)

does not provide proof of holding adequate and valid travel medical insurance, where applicable;

does not provide proof of holding adequate and valid travel medical insurance, where applicable;

Amendment 59

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 — point a b (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 — point a b (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 32 — paragraph 2

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ab) | paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(ab)

(ab)

paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

2.   A decision on refusal and the reasons on which it is based shall be notified to the applicant by means of the standard form set out in Annex VI.

| | ‘2.   A decision on refusal and the reasons on which it is based shall be notified to the applicant by means of the standard form set out in Annex VI
  in a language which the applicant understands or can be reasonably supposed to understand
  .’; |
| --- | --- |

‘2.   A decision on refusal and the reasons on which it is based shall be notified to the applicant by means of the standard form set out in Annex VI
  in a language which the applicant understands or can be reasonably supposed to understand
  .’;

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 — point b

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 — point b

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 32 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Applicants who have been refused a visa shall have the right to appeal which shall, at a certain stage of the proceedings, guarantee an effective judicial appeal. Appeals shall be instituted against the Member State that has taken the final decision on the application and in accordance with the national law of that Member State. Member States shall provide applicants with detailed information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal, as specified in Annex VI.; | 3.   Applicants who have been refused a visa shall have the right to appeal which shall, at a certain stage of the proceedings, guarantee an effective judicial appeal. Appeals shall be instituted against the Member State that has taken the final decision on the application and in accordance with the national law of that Member State.
  The deadline for appeal shall be at least 30 calendar days.
  Member States shall provide applicants with detailed information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal, as specified in Annex VI
  , in a language the applicants understand or are reasonably supposed to understand
  .; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Applicants who have been refused a visa shall have the right to appeal which shall, at a certain stage of the proceedings, guarantee an effective judicial appeal. Appeals shall be instituted against the Member State that has taken the final decision on the application and in accordance with the national law of that Member State. Member States shall provide applicants with detailed information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal, as specified in Annex VI.;

3.   Applicants who have been refused a visa shall have the right to appeal which shall, at a certain stage of the proceedings, guarantee an effective judicial appeal. Appeals shall be instituted against the Member State that has taken the final decision on the application and in accordance with the national law of that Member State.
  The deadline for appeal shall be at least 30 calendar days.
  Member States shall provide applicants with detailed information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal, as specified in Annex VI
  , in a language the applicants understand or are reasonably supposed to understand
  .;

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 — point b

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 — point b

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 32 — paragraph 3 a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3a.
     
  The standard form for notifying and motivating refusal, annulment or revocation of a visa set out in Annex VI shall be available, as a minimum, in the following languages: |
| | (a) | the official language(s) of the Member State for which a visa is requested; and |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3a.
     
  The standard form for notifying and motivating refusal, annulment or revocation of a visa set out in Annex VI shall be available, as a minimum, in the following languages:

(a)

(a)

the official language(s) of the Member State for which a visa is requested; and

the official language(s) of the Member State for which a visa is requested; and

| (b) | the official language(s) of the host country. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

the official language(s) of the host country.

the official language(s) of the host country.

In addition to the language(s) referred to in point (a), the form may be made available in any other official language(s) of the institutions of the European Union.;

In addition to the language(s) referred to in point (a), the form may be made available in any other official language(s) of the institutions of the European Union.;

A translation of this form into the official language(s) of the host country shall be produced under local Schengen cooperation provided for in Article 48.

A translation of this form into the official language(s) of the host country shall be produced under local Schengen cooperation provided for in Article 48.

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 c (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 c (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 34 — point 7

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (22c) | in Article 34, paragraph 7 is amended |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(22c)

(22c)

in Article 34, paragraph 7 is amended

7.   A visa holder whose visa has been annulled or revoked shall have the right to appeal, unless the visa was revoked at his request in accordance with paragraph 3. Appeals shall be conducted against the Member State that has taken the decision on the annulment or revocation and in accordance with the national law of that Member State. Member States shall provide applicants with information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal, as specified in Annex VI.

‘7.   A visa holder whose visa has been annulled or revoked shall have the right to appeal, unless the visa was revoked at his request in accordance with paragraph 3.Appeals shall be conducted against the Member State that has taken the decision on the annulment or revocation and in accordance with the national law of that Member State. Member States shall provide applicants with information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal, as specified in Annex VI.
  If the recipient of an annulled visa is already present on the territory of a Member State, no return decision may be taken until the appeal period is exhausted or the final decision on the appeal has been duly notified to the recipient.’

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 b (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 b (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 35 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (22b) | in Article 35, paragraph 2 is deleted; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(22b)

(22b)

in Article 35, paragraph 2 is deleted;

Amendment 64

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 24

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 24

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 36a — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The Member State concerned shall establish appropriate structures and deploy specially trained staff for the processing of visa applications and the carrying out of all verifications and risk assessment, as set out in Article 21. | 3.   The Member State concerned shall establish appropriate structures and deploy specially trained staff for the processing of visa applications and the carrying out of all verifications and risk assessment, as set out in Article 21.
  Staff shall receive training on digital file management. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The Member State concerned shall establish appropriate structures and deploy specially trained staff for the processing of visa applications and the carrying out of all verifications and risk assessment, as set out in Article 21.

3.   The Member State concerned shall establish appropriate structures and deploy specially trained staff for the processing of visa applications and the carrying out of all verifications and risk assessment, as set out in Article 21.
  Staff shall receive training on digital file management.

Amendment 65

Amendment 65

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 24 b (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 24 b (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 37 — point 2

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (24b) | in Article 37, paragraph 2 is amended |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(24b)

(24b)

in Article 37, paragraph 2 is amended

2.   The storage and handling of visa stickers shall be subject to adequate security measures to avoid fraud or loss. Each consulate shall keep an account of its stock of visa stickers and register how each visa sticker has been used.

‘2.   The storage and handling of visa stickers shall be subject to adequate security measures to avoid fraud or loss. Each consulate shall keep an account of its stock of visa stickers and register how each visa sticker has been used.
  Any fraud or major loss must be reported to the Commission.’

Amendment 66

Amendment 66

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 25

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 25

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 37 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Individual application files shall be kept for a minimum of
  one year
  from the date of the decision on the application as referred to in Article 23(1) or, in the case of appeal, until the end of the appeal procedure. | Individual application files shall be kept for a minimum of
  two years
  from the date of the decision on the application as referred to in Article 23(1) or, in the case of appeal, until the end of the appeal procedure. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Individual application files shall be kept for a minimum of
  one year
  from the date of the decision on the application as referred to in Article 23(1) or, in the case of appeal, until the end of the appeal procedure.

one year

Individual application files shall be kept for a minimum of
  two years
  from the date of the decision on the application as referred to in Article 23(1) or, in the case of appeal, until the end of the appeal procedure.

two years

Amendment 67

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 26 a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 26 a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 38 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26a) | in Article 38, the following paragraph is inserted:




  ‘4a.
     
  Member States shall ensure that consulates have a complaints procedure in place for visa applicants. Information on this procedure shall be made available by the consulate on their website and, where applicable, by the external service provider. Member States shall ensure that a record of complaints is kept.’; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26a)

(26a)

in Article 38, the following paragraph is inserted:

‘4a.
     
  Member States shall ensure that consulates have a complaints procedure in place for visa applicants. Information on this procedure shall be made available by the consulate on their website and, where applicable, by the external service provider. Member States shall ensure that a record of complaints is kept.’;

Amendment 68

Amendment 68

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 26 b (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 26 b (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 39 — paragraph 1

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26b) | in Article 39, paragraph 1 is amended |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(26b)

(26b)

in Article 39, paragraph 1 is amended

1.   Member States’ consulates shall ensure that applicants are received courteously.

‘1.   Member States’ consulates shall ensure that applicants are received courteously.
  The arrangements for the reception of applicants and for processing their applications should duly respect fundamental rights, as referred to in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Visa applications should be processed on a non-discriminatory basis and in a professional manner which respects applicants.’

Amendment 88

Amendment 88

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 26 c (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 26 c (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 39 — paragraph 3

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26c) | in Article 39, paragraph 3 is amended as follows: |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(26c)

(26c)

in Article 39, paragraph 3 is amended as follows:

3.   While performing their tasks, consular staff shall not discriminate against persons on grounds of sex,
  racial or ethnic
  origin, religion
  or
  belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.

‘3. While performing their tasks, consular staff shall not discriminate against persons on grounds of
  nationality,
  sex,
  gender, family status,
  origin,
  actual or assumed
  religion, belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.’

Amendment 70

Amendment 70

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 29 — point d

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 29 — point d

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 43 — paragraph 9

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 9.   Member
  States
  shall be responsible for compliance with the rules
  on
  the protection of personal data and ensure that the external service provider is subject to the monitoring by the data protection supervisory authorities pursuant to Article 51(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. | 9.   
  The
  Member
  State(s) concerned
  shall
  still
  be responsible for compliance with the rules
  , including with regard to respect for fundamental rights, and in particular the principle of non-discrimination and
  the protection of personal data, and
  shall
  ensure that the external service provider is subject to the monitoring by the data protection supervisory authorities pursuant to Article 51(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

9.   Member
  States
  shall be responsible for compliance with the rules
  on
  the protection of personal data and ensure that the external service provider is subject to the monitoring by the data protection supervisory authorities pursuant to Article 51(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

9.   
  The
  Member
  State(s) concerned
  shall
  still
  be responsible for compliance with the rules
  , including with regard to respect for fundamental rights, and in particular the principle of non-discrimination and
  the protection of personal data, and
  shall
  ensure that the external service provider is subject to the monitoring by the data protection supervisory authorities pursuant to Article 51(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Amendment 71

Amendment 71

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 33 — point b

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 33 — point b

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 48 — paragraph 1 a — point (c)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | ensure a common translation of the application form, where relevant; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

ensure a common translation of the application form, where relevant;

| (c) | ensure a common translation of the application form,
  and of the standard form for notifying and giving reasons for refusal, annulment or revocation of a visa,
  where relevant; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

ensure a common translation of the application form,
  and of the standard form for notifying and giving reasons for refusal, annulment or revocation of a visa,
  where relevant;

and of the standard form for notifying and giving reasons for refusal, annulment or revocation of a visa,

Amendment 72

Amendment 72

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 33 — point d

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 33 — point d

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 48 — paragraph 3 — point (b) — (vi)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (vi) | trends in refusals; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(vi)

trends in refusals;

| (vi) | trends in refusals
  and the reasons therefor
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(vi)

trends in refusals
  and the reasons therefor
  ;

and the reasons therefor

Amendment 73

Amendment 73

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 33 — point d

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 33 — point d

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 48 — paragraph 3 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | information on insurance companies providing adequate travel medical insurance, including verification of the type of coverage and possible excess amount. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

(d)

information on insurance companies providing adequate travel medical insurance, including verification of the type of coverage and possible excess amount.

information on insurance companies providing adequate travel medical insurance, including verification of the type of coverage and possible excess amount.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 74

Amendment 74

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 34 a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 34 a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 49

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (34a) | Article 49 is amended |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

(34a)

(34a)

Article 49 is amended

Article 49

‘Article 49

Arrangements in relation to the Olympic
  Games
  and Paralympic Games

Games

Arrangements in relation to the Olympic and Paralympic Games
  and other high-level international sporting competitions

and other high-level international sporting competitions

Member States hosting the Olympic
  Games
  and Paralympic Games shall apply the specific procedures and conditions facilitating the issuing of visas set out in Annex XI.

Games

Member States hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games
  and other high-level international sporting competitions
  shall apply the specific procedures and conditions facilitating the issuing of visas set out in Annex XI.’

and other high-level international sporting competitions

Amendment 75

Amendment 75

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 35

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 35

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Article 50 b — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Delegated acts adopted under this Article shall enter into force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance with paragraph 2. The notification of a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for the use of the urgency procedure. | 1.   Delegated acts adopted under this Article shall enter into force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance with paragraph 2. The notification of a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall
  be forwarded simultaneously and without delay and shall
  state the reasons for the use of the urgency procedure. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Delegated acts adopted under this Article shall enter into force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance with paragraph 2. The notification of a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for the use of the urgency procedure.

1.   Delegated acts adopted under this Article shall enter into force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance with paragraph 2. The notification of a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall
  be forwarded simultaneously and without delay and shall
  state the reasons for the use of the urgency procedure.

Amendment 76

Amendment 76

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1

Article 2 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   
  Three
  years after [the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall produce an evaluation of the application of this Regulation. This overall evaluation shall include an examination of the results achieved against objectives and of the implementation of the provisions of this Regulation. | 1.   
  Two
  years after [the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall produce an evaluation of the application of this Regulation. This overall evaluation shall include an examination of the results achieved against objectives and of the implementation of the provisions of this Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   
  Three
  years after [the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall produce an evaluation of the application of this Regulation. This overall evaluation shall include an examination of the results achieved against objectives and of the implementation of the provisions of this Regulation.

1.   
  Two
  years after [the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall produce an evaluation of the application of this Regulation. This overall evaluation shall include an examination of the results achieved against objectives and of the implementation of the provisions of this Regulation.

Amendment 77

Amendment 77

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  No later than one year after [the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit an evaluation report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the abolition of visa stickers and the introduction of the digital visa making it possible for a Schengen visa to be issued simply by registering it in the VIS and sending an electronic notification to the applicant. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  No later than one year after [the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit an evaluation report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the abolition of visa stickers and the introduction of the digital visa making it possible for a Schengen visa to be issued simply by registering it in the VIS and sending an electronic notification to the applicant.

Amendment 78

Amendment 78

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV a (new)

Annex IV a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009

Annex XI

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| ANNEX XI SPECIFIC PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS FACILITATING THE ISSUING OF VISAS TO MEMBERS OF THE OLYMPIC FAMILY PARTICIPATING IN
  THE OLYMPIC GAMES AND PARALYMPIC GAMES | ‘ANNEX XI SPECIFIC PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS FACILITATING THE ISSUING OF VISAS TO MEMBERS OF THE OLYMPIC AND
  SPORTING
  FAMILY PARTICIPATING IN
  THE OLYMPIC GAMES, PARALYMPIC GAMES AND HIGH-LEVEL SPORTING COMPETITIONS’ |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

ANNEX XI SPECIFIC PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS FACILITATING THE ISSUING OF VISAS TO MEMBERS OF THE OLYMPIC FAMILY PARTICIPATING IN
  THE OLYMPIC GAMES AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

THE OLYMPIC GAMES AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

‘ANNEX XI SPECIFIC PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS FACILITATING THE ISSUING OF VISAS TO MEMBERS OF THE OLYMPIC AND
  SPORTING
  FAMILY PARTICIPATING IN
  THE OLYMPIC GAMES, PARALYMPIC GAMES AND HIGH-LEVEL SPORTING COMPETITIONS’

SPORTING

THE OLYMPIC GAMES, PARALYMPIC GAMES AND HIGH-LEVEL SPORTING COMPETITIONS’

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(1)  The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph (A8-0434/2018).

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(18)  
  Council Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States, OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 35.

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Council Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States, OJ L 229, 29.6.2004, p. 35.

(27)  Council Directive 2005/71/EC of 12 October 2005 on a specific procedure for admitting third-country nationals for the purpose of scientific research (OJ L 289, 3.11.2005, p. 15).

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(27)  Council Directive 2005/71/EC of 12 October 2005 on a specific procedure for admitting third-country nationals for the purpose of scientific research (OJ L 289, 3.11.2005, p. 15).

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