03 August 2022, 08:33
Opposition calls on Georgian authorities to introduce visas for Russians and Belarusians
Georgian authorities should introduce a visa regime for citizens of Russia and Belarus, while the term of a tourist visa should not exceed 30 days, the oppositional "Lelo" Party has stated.
The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that in 2012, Georgia unilaterally abolished visas for Russians, while Georgian citizens need visas for entering Russia.
Georgia is now particularly vulnerable to existing threats; while the inflow of migrants from Russia and Belarus has got "out of control," the "Lelo" Party proclaimed in its August 2 statement. "The number of visitors who have come from the Russian Federation has increased dramatically. (...) The relevant bodies are unable and don't control citizens (of Russia)," the "Georgia Online" has quoted the party's statement.
The "Lelo" believes that the visa-free entry regime to Georgia should be left only for 30 days, and not for a year, as it is now. And those who intend staying in the country for more than a month should apply for visas.
This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on August 2, 2022 at 08:44 pm MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.
Author: The Caucasian Knot
