# Germany reportedly wants to limit where Russians can travel on Schengen visas

https://mins.news/en/item/102041

- Meduza, 2026-10-15 19:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/cards/getting-a-schengen-visa-is-already-hard-for-russians-germany-reportedly-wants-to-limit-where-they-can-go-on-one

> EU officials discussed issuing Russian tourists limited territorial validity visas, which would restrict travel to the country or countries listed. Germany proposed the measure, which Ireland has criticized; its scope and criteria remain unclear. Supporters cite security concerns, but The Ark’s founder Anastasia Burakova questioned whether the restrictions would improve security.

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