Amendment: Visa formats (Reg 1683/95/EC), forms & residence permits

This procedure aims to update the standardized format for visas and residence permits used across the EU. By modernizing these documents, the EU ensures that travel documents are secure, consistent, and compatible with current technical standards for border control.

This change affects third-country nationals applying for visas or residence permits and the border authorities who verify them. It streamlines the process of moving and staying within the Schengen area.