IN BRIEF: What we know about EC's ban on multiple-entry visas to Russians

BRUSSELS, November 7. /TASS/. The European Commission (EC) has banned the issue of new multiple-entry visas to the Russians. At a briefing in Brussels, EC spokesperson Markus Lammert said that the decision was made on November 6 and entered into force on Friday.

Multiple-entry Schengen visas which have already been issued remain valid.

TASS has compiled the key facts about the ban.

- On November 7, the European Commission imposed a ban on issuing new multiple-entry visas to Russian citizens.

- Russian citizens will have to apply for a new visa every time they plan to visit the EU.