Germany will remove some of the red tape involved in visa processing, making it easier for critics of the Russian government to relocate to the country.
While it remains difficult to predict the number of individuals this measure will affect, those able to qualify to stay longer include human rights activists, employees of NGOs and civil society groups, and journalists who have taken a stand against the war, Reuters reports.
The change, announced by an interior ministry spokesperson on Monday, will guarantee a longer stay than the existing 90 days permitted under the Schengen tourist visa.
Source:nsemgh