European consulates in Ukraine are demanding more documents for visa applications from the country’s citizens than they ever used to, and are reluctantly giving permissions for entry to Schengen area only to those, who have new passports and are very often denying claims for multiple visas.
“Last year the Spanish Consulate issued a visa to me for a year. As I am the employee of one of Kiev’s leading tour operating companies, I expected to get a five-year Schengen visa this time. But they issued me a visa for just one year. And you know, as for current situation, it’s a great option,” an unnamed citizen told 112.ua.
According to 112.ua, numerous scammers are taking advantage of the new EU rules, falsely promising visa issuance for sky high prices. For instance, a visa to one of the Baltic countries costs up to 300 euros and a one-year visa is closer to 700 euros.