EU countries agree to lift visa rules for Ukrainians fleeing war
The special meeting of the European Interior Minister on Thursday agreed to apply a slightly used size known as temporary directives for each Ukraine who wanted to come to the EU country. The 90-day rule has been valid for Ukraine since 2017, and this allows them to enter the EU state or the Schengen zone without a visa and stay there for 90 days, but until now what happens on 91 days is not clear. Activation of temporary protection direction means that every Ukrainian citizen can remain in the EU or Schengen zone for a year without having to apply for a visa or make asylum claims. During that time they will be allowed to work and children can access education . Status applies immediately and includes both Ukrainians who have arrived and those who come in the coming days or weeks. After the meeting, the Commissioner of the European Union Houses Ylva Johansson Tweeted: "The historic decision - the EU will provide temporary protection to those who fled the war in Ukraine. EU stands...