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The European Parliament on Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favor of enabling Ukrainians to travel to the EU without a visa. The proposed bill passed by a 521-75 margin – with 36 abstentions.
An EU bill allowing Ukrainians into the bloc for short stays came amid the conflict with Russia, the deal is a show of closer EU-Ukraine ties.
Ukrainians who have biometric passports would be authorized to enter EU countries, except for the UK and Ireland, without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period.
Ukrainians will also be able to access non-EU countries Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland without a visa.