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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ivana Bzganovic and Jovana Gec

Serbia toughens visa rules as migration prompts EU pressure

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Serbia is seeing a sudden tourism boom from countries whose citizens never had its sightseeing and shopping opportunities on their radar. That's largely due to the Balkan country's generous entry rules, which made it a key stop for migrants seeking to reach Europe without risking a perilous sea crossing.

A recent flight from Turkey to Belgrade — one of half a dozen scheduled daily — was packed with people from African and Asian nations who don't need a visa to enter the European country.

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