Serbia, one of the few countries that does not require visas for Cubans to enter the country, will join the European Union’s visa policy by the end of the year, it reported SchengenVisaInfo.com.
This change could affect about 20 countries, including Russia and Belarus, which could enter Serbian territory without a visa.
The portal reported that Serbia has seen an “increase in the number of Cuban refugees from 36 to 339, as well as migrant arrivals from India, which have increased from 557 to 4,469.” In addition, arrivals from Turkey also increased from 1,653 to 6,186, representing the largest increase in border crossings.
Cubans often travel to Serbia, not only for the ease of not requiring a visa to enter Serbia, but also for its proximity to the European Union.
Theoretically, Cubans can stay in this country without a visa.
up to 90 days, however, they are now required to provide an entry letter detailing their whereabouts and the name of a resident of that country to “response for them at the airport” pointed to the middle 14ymedio.
The independent newspaper’s report adds that due to the increase in migration, proof of economic solvency is also being required of Cubans.
After arriving in Serbia, most Cubans work in the tourism industry, such as in bars and restaurants, as well as in construction and cleaning services. In order to be able to work in other areas, it is essential to be able to speak the local language.
Serbia’s list of visa-free countries so far consists of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bolivia, China, Cuba, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Suriname and Türkiye.
In the coming days, the President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is expected to visit the Western Balkans, AAlbania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo to discuss Matters affecting the region in detail at SchengenVisaInfo.com.