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EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION TO THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN CONSULAR AFFAIRS 28/05/2014 LOCAL SCHENGEN COOPERATION (LSC) KAZAKHSTAN 2013-2014 REPORT 64 1. Introduction The Republic of Kazakhstan hosts MS 65 representations in two cities. Twenty one MS have embassies in the capital Astana and there are five consulates in Almaty, the former capital. The EU Delegation is located in Astana and is in charge of coordinating the LSC meetings. A number of MS in Kazakhstan have representation arrangements and use external providers for collection and processing of visa applications. 2. LSC meetings held in 2013-2014 In Astana the LSC meetings are held regularly every two month, except in July/August. In 2014 the meetings were held on a monthly basis. Meetings took place on the following dates: 21 May 2013, 19 June 2013, 18 September 2013, 22 October 2013, 18 December 2013, 16 January 2014, 5 March 2014, 28 April 2014 and 27 May 2014. The LSC meetings are organised and chaired by the EU Delegation in Astana. The EU Delegation is also in charge of reporting and coordination of the follow-up steps when needed. In case they wish so, MS share the EU Delegation reports with their capitals. A telephone linkup is organised with a designated consulate in Almaty and representatives in Brussels to allow participation in the meetings of all consulates and DG HOME at HQ. The meetings were well attended by MS and nearly all MS attended either in Astana or/and Almaty. Attendance at the LSC meetings has slightly increased last year compared to 2012-2013. One ad hoc meeting was organised on the VIS implementation. No special meetings were organised with non-Schengen MS. Bulgaria and Romania are invited to and participate in the LSC meetings on a regular basis. Sub groups hold meetings in parallel to discuss particular issues such as Travel Medical Insurance (TMI) and harmonisation of the visa procedures as well as proposals for Visa Code amendments. 3. State of play 3.1 Application of the Visa Code MS were well coordinated amongst themselves to carry out LSC tasks under the Visa Code. After each meeting on the LSC, a draft report was elaborated and brought to the attention of each MS. 64 April 2013 – May 2014 65 Schengen Member States (with Bulgaria and Romania as observers) 12893/14 PR/lm 105 DG D 1 A EN
Precise formulations were found to a number of issues thanks to the constructive cooperation among MS. In the course of the review of the Visa Code implementation the local LSC group in Astana set up an ad hoc working group that elaborated and submitted 5 proposals for the improvement of the Visa Code. These were brought to the attention of DG HOME at HQ. On the internet feedback line there was only one comment from Kazakhstani citizens. 3.2 Introduction of the Visa Information System (VIS) The period under scrutiny was marked by an important new element in the visa regime implementation arising from the introduction of the VIS requirements from 14 November 2013. In spite of the numerous challenges, arising from the spacial and climatic characteristics of Kazakhstan, the introduction of the VIS went smoothly without causing specific complaints from visa applicants. To facilitate the process, on the basis of DG HOME approved template, the LSC group prepared an information Note Verbale delivered to the MFA in a timely manner. The LSC group offered assistance to the Kazakh authorities on an informational campaign. DE hold a special press conference on 7 November 2013 in the presence of other EU MS and the EU Delegation, alongside with a demonstration of the VIS functioning. The overall statistics indicate that the VIS did not influence negatively the volume of the Schengen visa applications. In some cases a sharp increase of applications has been registered. At the same time it is noteworthy that the MFA suggested by a NV the possibility of enlargement of the list of officials exempted from biometrics requirement. The NV was answered by EU Delegation stating the impossibility from the Visa Code. 3.3 Exchange of information The period covered by the report was characterised by the introduction of a new Kazakhstani legislation governing the country's visa regime. Acting in accordance with the request of the LSC MS, the EU Delegation organised two information sharing meetings with Deputy Director Karim Kozhamberdiyev – on 18 September 2013 and on 16 January 2014, respectively. According to the new rules, Kazakhstan issues two kinds of visa: immigrant and non-immigrant ones. Tourists travelling to Kazakhstan can receive single, double or triple entry visas valid for up to 90 days which allow staying in the country up to 30 days after each entry. People arriving in Kazakhstan for business purposes will be able to get a special visa with a 1-year validity period. Foreigners engaged in investment activities in Kazakhstan will receive single investor visas valid for up to 90 days or multiple investor visas valid for up to three years, following the request from Kazakhstan's authorized body responsible for investments matters. A simplified procedure of obtaining Kazakhstan's visas for citizens of 48 developed countries who need no invitation to obtain short-term visas is also stipulated by the new rules. 3.4 Monitoring of the registration regime In parallel to the new visa regime the Kazakh authorities had to introduce changes into the registration regulations to which foreigners are subjected, including citizens of the LSC states. As per request by the MS, the EU Delegation organised a meeting with Mr Sainov, Head of Migration 12893/14 PR/lm 106 DG D 1 A EN
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