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Estonia is represented by other states in matters of Schengen visa issues in 98 countries

BC, Tallinn, 15.08.2014.Print version
Estonia is represented by other states in matters of Schengen visa issues in 98 countries, Estonian Foreign Ministry press service announced, cites LETA.

Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet said that the government approved a draft agreement on Thursday under which Switzerland will now represent Estonia in matters of visa issues in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan. In addition, according to the previous agreement, Switzerland is representing Estonia in Rāmallāh in Palestinian Authority areas.

 

Foreign Minister Urmas Paet said that the agreement between Estonia and Switzerland will simplify visa applications particularly for Kyrgyz citizens who wish to travel to Estonia. “Citizens travelling under visa requirements to Estonia are using tourist services, as well as other services that contribute to the economic development of Estonia,” Paet added.

 

Estonia has entered into representation agreements with Austria, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, France, Sweden, Germany, Slovenia, Finland, Switzerland, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Hungary, representing Estonia in 101 cities of 98 countries and administrative territories.

 

This agreement enters into force in the near future following an exchange of notes.






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