Czechia and 10 Other States Urge EU to Tighten Tourist Visas for Russians
On 3 June 2026, the Czech Republic and ten other European countries formally asked the European Commission to toughen Schengen tourist-visa rules for Russian citizens. The joint letter cites security concerns and the need for a consistent sanctions policy, noting that nearly 478,000 Russian tourist visas were issued in 2025. If adopted, the measures could lengthen processing times for Russian business travellers and force companies to adjust travel plans.
