EU to double price of visas
LUXEMBOURG, APRIL 27: European Union Justice and interior ministers approved plans today to nearly double the price of travel visas to euro60 ($75) despite criticism from opponents who believe the new fees discriminate against poorer travelers and could hurt business. Diplomats said only three countries, Greece, Hungary and Sweden opposed the price hikes, arguing the high application fee would pose problems for travellers from Africa, the Balkans and other countries.EU Justice and Home Affairs Commissioner Franco Frattini said the increased charges were needed to help pay for more secure travel documents, used to introduce such biometric information like fingerprints.
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