# Visa issuance to Russians rose 20% in 2025, European Commission says

https://mins.news/en/item/43818

- TASS, 2026-09-03 13:39 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2182191

> The European Commission confirmed that EU countries issued 618,000 short-term visas to Russians in 2025, up from 560,000 the previous year. Spokesman Markus Lammert gave no clear explanation for the increase, saying visa issuance is the responsibility of member states and that the Commission is seeking to limit it.