On 2 December 2015 the EU signed a short-stay visa waiver agreement with Colombia, at
a ceremony in Brussels. The signature took place in the presence of the Colombian President, Juan
Manuel Santos, and the EU High Representative for Foreign
Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini.
"Colombian citizens will be able to travel in the EU without a
visa. Such step will considerably facilitate human mobility between two parts
of the world that are culturally and historically very close. This is the
result of intensive work over two years and demonstrates good collaboration
between the EU and Colombia to facilitate this outcome." Mogherini said.
The new visa regime provides for visa-free travel for EU citizens when
travelling to Colombia and for citizens of Colombia when travelling to the EU,
for a period of 90 days in any 180-day period.
During the ceremony with President Santos, the High Representative also
highlighted the recent positive developments of the Peace Process in Colombia
and of the role played by the EU. "I am glad about the work we have done
during this year within my mandate, with President Santos and with all the
friends of Colombia who have been accompanying the peace process, something
that could be a sign of hope after years of conflict. And we know how much we
need hope in these days. EU, all its Member States , all its institutions, my
special envoy Gilmore are there to accompany step by step this process that has
all our full support."
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