PoliticsSweden, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg to stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports
The European Commission says Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg will stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports on October 1, 2026. Sweden will allow some holders to enter through year-end if they already have a valid EU or Schengen visa or residence permit; the other three countries have no transition period. The move brings the number of such European states to 15.
MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-08-17 10:05Original
Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg to stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports