Leru : Four recommendations for the construction of the EU visa policy strategy

Balance security and accessibility, simplify document requirements, make fees fairer, establish an ambitious EU-level legal framework, align the Visa Strategy with other EU strategies, especially the ERA Act... Here are some of the recommendations submitted by Leru on 16/09/2025 regarding the elaboration of a EU visa policy strategy.

"A coherent, future-proof, and attractive EU visa policy is essential for strengthening Europe’s position as a global hub for research, innovation, education, and economic growth. Visa rules directly shape the EU’s ability to attract and retain international students, researchers, and highly skilled professionals, while also enabling collaboration with partners worldwide", writes Leru in response to the European Commission’s call for evidence launched on 21/08/2025.

The league of research-intensive universities "appreciates that students, researchers, and highly skilled professionals are explicitly recognised as a priority in the initiative" and "strongly supports the objectives to simplify the visa applications, reduce waiting times, increase…