EU Imposes Stricter Visa Rules on Ethiopians Due to Deportation Cooperation Issues

The European Union has escalated visa processing times and restrictions for Ethiopians, highlighting a significant lack of cooperation in deportation matters.

• The EU now requires a 45-day processing period for Ethiopian visas, a substantial increase from the previous 15 days.
• Documentation waivers and issuance of multiple-entry visas have been discontinued for Ethiopians.
• Ethiopian officials and diplomats are now required to pay for travel visas.
• The changes aim to pressure Ethiopia into cooperating with EU deportation procedures, amid ongoing challenges with unauthorized stays.
• Ethiopia's ongoing humanitarian crisis and role as a transit country for migrants underscore the complexity of the issue.

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