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As laid down in the Political Guidelines and the mission letter of Commissioner Brunner, the new EU Visa Strategy will set out how visa policy can further contribute to securing borders, managing migration, and promoting better cooperation with non-EU countries.

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Road Transport Union Calls for Visa Reforms to Address Driver Shortage

International Road Transport Union Permanent Delegation to the EU, 18 Sept 2025

The organization requests streamlined visa procedures for professional drivers from third countries, harmonization of visa requirements across Member States, and reduced documentation burdens. They emphasize that 500,000 driver positions are currently unfilled in the EU, expected to reach over one million by 2026.
This would help fill critical driver shortages and reduce recruitment costs and delays.

Live performance federation urges easier visas for touring artists

Performing Arts Employers Associations League Europe, 18 Sept 2025

Pearle* urges for the facilitation of legal pathways for artistic workers and touring flexibility. They recommend aligning work permit exemptions and fast-tracking visas for EU-funded projects.
Standardized rules would lower administrative costs and ensure legal certainty for international productions.

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IKV, Fondation pour le Développement Economique, 16 Sept 2025

Visa-related challenges continue to pose significant obstacles for Turkish citizens seeking to travel to the EU. These challenges -ranging from high rejection rates and limited appointment availability to application costs- have persisted for many years and have intensified in recent times. The…

European Games Developer Federation urges talent-friendly EU visa reforms

European Games Developer Federation, 18 Sept 2025

The federation requests job-seeking visas for global talent and an accelerated procedure for creative industry event participants. They advocate for a special visa category and priority status for games industry professionals to overcome recruitment hurdles.
These changes would help studios recruit senior specialists and secure investment from non-EU countries.
External service providers may lose revenue from unregulated fees if visa costs are harmonized.

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Union des Chambres et des Bourses de Turquie, 18 Sept 2025

Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) is the umbrella organization of the Turkish business community. We represent over 2 million companies, ranging from small enterprises to large corporations, covering all sectors of our economy in 81 provinces and 160 counties. Within this…

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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 18 Sept 2025

ACCA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commissions call for evidence on an EU Visa Policy Strategy. The accounting profession plays a critical role in supporting the EUs green and digital transitions. Accountants help businessesespecially small and medium-sized enterprises…

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TLSgroup, 18 Sept 2025

TLScontact, an external service provider supporting visa procedures for most of EU member states, welcomes the Commissions initiative to set a clear, modern and evidence-based Visa Policy Strategy. We support a framework that facilitates legitimate travel, safeguards Schengen integrity and improves…

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INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTERS' ASSOCIATION OF TÜRKİYE, 16 Sept 2025

The global shortage of professional drivers has become a critical issue, particularly affecting European supply chains due to the scarcity of heavy vehicle drivers. International drivers play a vital role in ensuring the uninterrupted flow of trade and cross-border supply chains a role recognized…