# External borders: simplified regime for the control of persons based on the unilateral recognition by Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania of certain documents as equivalent to their national visas for transit through or intended stays on their territories

European Parliament procedure 2013/0210(COD) (COD - Ordinary legislative procedure (ex-codecision procedure), 7th term, committee LIBE). Stage: Procedure completed. 1 committee amendments tabled by 1 Members between 2013-12-20 and 2013-12-20.

## What the amendments focus on

Legislative dossier on a simplified regime at the external borders allowing the unilateral recognition by certain Member States of specified documents as equivalent to their national visas for transit or stays. The single amendment excerpt references Article 25(1) of the Visa Code and the unilateral recognition regime applied to visas issued to citizens of Kosovo.

## Most active Members on this file

| Member | Country | Group | Amendments | Markdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auke ZIJLSTRA | Netherlands | PfE | 1 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/103246.md |

## Official source documents

- PE526.198: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//NONSGML+COMPARL+PE-526.198+01+DOC+PDF+V0//EN&language=EN

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