eu-com-schengen-coop

They did not flag and particular problems.
3.2. Assessment of the need to harmonise the lists of supporting documents
Paraguay is on the list of countries whose citizens do not require visas to enter the EU for periods of
less than three months every six months, so only a small number of Schengen visas are issued by
each embassy.
There is no need to harmonise the list of documents required to obtain a visa All the Member States
adhere to the basic documents referred to in the visa code. Any differences concern the optional
documents required to check the legitimacy of the request.
3.3. Exchange of information
Germany
Germany issued 24 Schengen visas between April 2013 and March 2014. No case of fraud had been
detected. The only insurance accepted by Germany is the 'Assist Card', which meets the
requirements of the EU visa code.
Spain
Between April 2013 and March 2014 Spain issued 21 Schengen visas, one for airport transit and the
rest for stays in the EU. No cases of fraud were reported over this period. Spain's embassy has taken
the necessary steps to ensure that the travel medical insurance satisfies the requirements of the EU
visa code.
France
France issued 37 visas over the period in question and reported no cases of fraud. The medical
insurance asked for by France meets the requirements of the EU visa code.
Italy
Italy issued 8 visas. No case of fraud were detected. The medical insurance asked for meets the
requirements of the EU visa code.
UK
N/A
3.4. Other initiatives taken under the LSC
Nothing to report.
4. Challenges
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