Visa-free access to the Schengen area is a critical strategic asset for third countries.

It facilitates business travel, investment, tourism, educational exchange and people-to-people ties, while also serving as a powerful symbol of political trust and partnership with the European Union.

Conversely, the suspension or threatened suspension of visa-waiver privileges can have immediate economic consequences, strain diplomatic relations and generate significant domestic and international reputational damage.

We support third countries seeking to obtain, maintain or restore Schengen visa-waiver status through integrated advocacy, institutional engagement and communications. Our services cover initial visa-liberalisation processes as well as situations where existing privileges are under review, partially suspended or at risk of suspension.

We assist governments in structuring credible technical approaches to EU expectations related to migration management, asylum trends, document security, border controls and cooperation on returns.

At the political level, we engage the European Commission, the European Parliament and Member State authorities to contextualise data, manage risk perceptions and sustain constructive dialogue.

In suspension or pre-suspension scenarios, we provide rapid-response advocacy and communications support aimed at stabilising engagement and supporting a realistic pathway toward preservation or restoration of visa-free travel.