KYIV -- Ukraine is considering prolonging the no-visa period for Georgian nationals living in the country, RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service reports.
Meeting with a visiting delegation from Georgia's Finance Ministry today, Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said it was necessary to allow Georgian citizens to stay in Ukraine for one year without a visa.
He said the change was necessary to equate the rights of Georgians and Ukrainians, who were allowed to stay in Georgia without a visa for one year.
Georgians can currently stay in Ukraine without a visa for only 90 days. In some cases they can prolong their stay in Ukraine without a visa for up to 180 days.
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Meeting with a visiting delegation from Georgia's Finance Ministry today, Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said it was necessary to allow Georgian citizens to stay in Ukraine for one year without a visa.
He said the change was necessary to equate the rights of Georgians and Ukrainians, who were allowed to stay in Georgia without a visa for one year.
Georgians can currently stay in Ukraine without a visa for only 90 days. In some cases they can prolong their stay in Ukraine without a visa for up to 180 days.
Read more in Ukrainian here