Union support for the Schengen area, for European integrated border management and for the common policy on visas 2028–2034
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With the European Parliament, which is preparing its first-reading position.
Last active 19 May 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This bill creates EU funding for Schengen border management and visa policy from 2028 to 2034.
Who it affects
It affects EU Member States, Schengen associated countries, border authorities, visa applicants, cross-border travellers, and Lithuania’s Kaliningrad transit arrangements.
Core of the proposal
- Sets a EUR 15.39675 billion indicative envelope for Schengen, border management, and visa objectives.
- Requires national plans to support Schengen governance, external border management, and common visa policy.
- Allocates up to EUR 450 million to Lithuania for the Special Transit Scheme.
- Sets rules for distributing ETIAS fee revenues and Annual Solidarity Pool financial contributions.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- It enters into force on the twentieth day after Official Journal publication and applies from the application date of the 2028–2034 European Fund Regulation.
- Transitional law
- Actions started under Regulation (EU) 2021/1148 continue under that Regulation until their closure.
Latest update
16 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker