European Commission proposes visa-free travel to the EU for Qatar nationals

European Commission

The State of Qatar welcomed the announcement of the European Commission to include Qatar on the list of countries whose citizens are exempt from the Schengen Visa, and the announcement of beginning the final negotiations between Qatar and the European Union from exempting Qatari citizens from Schengen Visa.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement today that facilitating procedures for citizens abroad is a top priority. The statement highlighted the ministry's efforts in facilitating Qataris travel all over the world. The statement also cited the announcement as evidence of improving bilateral ties in all fields.

The ministry said that the decision will take time to go into effect in order to complete some of the required procedures.

(QNA)