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​Until April 15, 2022, Belarus will allow visa-free entry to foreign citizens seeking to transit from Ukraine to their country of permanent residence via Belarus.

The Vice President of Equatorial Guinea has announced an initiative to implement an eVisa system in the country. The related rules are expected to be published before the end of 2022. The implementation of the eVisa system is aimed at boosting tourism and attracting investment in the country. 

Spain has suspended the golden visa program for Russian citizens (and their dependents) until further notice, joining Greece, Malta, Portugal, and the United Kingdom in the list of countries that have done so.

Spain has temporarily suspended the issuance of residence permits and visas under the Entrepreneurs’ Act permits for Russian citizens and their dependents. This measure affects permits and visas for investors, entrepreneurs and representatives of business projects. Permits for highly qualified professionals and intracompany transferee permits are not affected.

​Polish consulates are limiting the acceptance of applications from Russian citizens to certain types: family members of Polish/EU citizens; students (state and private university students/exchange students, medical education of any kind); holders of Polish Card and their spouses; professional cargo drivers; Poland Business Harbour (PBH) program participants; and medical staff.