Vocabulary

1 abolition – отмена, аннулирование

2 treaty – договор, соглашение, конвенция

3 to enact – устанавливать; вводить закон; постановлять

4 acquis – согласие

5 amendment – поправка (к резолюции, законопроекту)

6 implementation – выполнение, исполнение, осуществление, реализация

7 to opt out – не принимать участия; устраняться, уклоняться

8 vis a vis – в отношении, по отношению

9 alert – тревога, сигнал тревоги

10 legitimate – законный, легальный; легитимный

Text work

1. Give Russian equivalents to the phrases from the text given above:

1 with the abolition of systematic border controls

2 the participating countries

3 incorporated into the law of the European Union

4 the establishment of the Schengen rules

5 the temporary entry of persons

6 judicial co-operation

7 for a period of up to three months

8 who intend to take up employment

9 are listed on the Schengen visa-free list

10 form a threat to public policy, internal security, public health

2. Agree or disagree with the statements according to the text:

1 The Schengen Agreements were concluded in 1985 and 1991.

2 The total population of the European countries included in the Schengen Agreements is over 500 million.

3 The United Kingdom was the only country that did not sign up to the original Schengen Convention of 1990.

4 Short-term stays visa is required according to an EU regulation.

5 Refusal of entry includes such cases as a threat to public policy, internal security, public health.

3. Look through the text once again and and find the meaning of the following dates and numbers:

1 1985 and 1990

2 400 million

3 1,648,128 sq mi

4 29 states

5 four non-EU members

4. Read the following article about types of visa and decide which one is the most widely used. Discuss it with your partner.

Types of visas include:

- transit visa, usually valid for 5 days or less, for passing through the country to a third destination.

- tourist visa, for a limited period of leisure travel, no business activities allowed. Some countries do not issue tourist visas. Saudi Arabia introduced tourist visas only in 2004 although it did (and still does) issue pilgrimage visas for Hajj pilgrims.

- business visa, for engaging in commerce in the country. These visas generally preclude permanent employment, for which a work visa would be required.

- temporary worker visa, for approved employment in the host country. These are generally more difficult to obtain but valid for longer periods of time than a business visa. Examples of these are the United States' H-1B and L-1 visas.

- on-arrival visa, granted immediately prior to entering the country, such as at an airport or border control post. This is distinct from not requiring a visa at all, as the visitor must still obtain the visa before they can even try to pass through immigration.

- spousal visa, granted to the spouse of a resident or citizen of a given country, in order to enable the couple to settle in that country. Examples include the United Kingdom's EEA family permit.

- student visa, which allows its holder to study at an institution of higher learning in the issuing country. Students studying in Algeria, however, are issued tourist visas.

- working holiday visa, for individuals traveling between nations offering a working holiday program, allowing young people to undertake temporary work while traveling.

- diplomatic visa (sometimes official visa), is normally only available to bearers of diplomatic passports.

- courtesy visa issued to representatives of foreign governments or international organizations who do not qualify for diplomatic status but do merit expedited, courteous treatment.

- journalist visa, which some countries require of people in that occupation when traveling for their respective news organizations. Countries which insist on this include Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, the United States (I-visa) and Zimbabwe.

- Marriage visa, granted for a limited period prior to intended marriage based on a proven relationship with a citizen of the destination country. For example, a German woman who wishes to marry an American man would obtain a Fiancee Visa (also known as a K-1 visa to allow her to enter the United States). "A K1 Fiancee Visa is valid for four months from the date of its approval."

- immigrant visa, granted for those intending to immigrate to the issuing country. They usually are issued for a single journey as the holder will, depending on the country, later be issued a permanent resident identification card which will allow the traveler to enter to the issuing country an unlimited number of times. (for example, the United States Permanent Resident Card)...

- pensioner visa (also known as retiree visa or retirement visa), issued by a limited number of countries (Australia, Argentina, Thailand, Panama, etc.), to those who can demonstrate a foreign source of income and who do not intend to work in the issuing country. Age limits apply in some cases.

- Special Category Visa is a type of Australian visa granted to most New Zealand citizens on arrival in Australia. New Zealand Citizens may then permanently reside in Australia under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement.

5. Scan the list of reasons for visa refusal and discuss it with your partner. Make up your own list of possible causes. Compare it with other groupmates. Do you have any common points?

A visa may be denied for a number of reasons, including (but not limited to) if the applicant:

• has committed fraud or misrepresentation in his or her application

• cannot prove to have strong ties to their current country of residence

• intends to permanently reside or work in the country she/he will visit

• does not have a legitimate reason for the journey

• has no visible means of sustenance

• does not have lodging in the destination country

• has not arranged his or her transportation

• does not have a health/travel insurance valid for the destination and the duration of stay

• has a criminal record or has criminal charges pending

• does not have a good moral character

• is applying on short notice

• is considered to be a security risk

• had their previous visa application(s) rejected

• is a citizen of a country with whom the host country has poor or non-existent relations

• has a communicable disease, such as tuberculosis

• has previous immigration violations

• has a passport that expires too soon

6. Project work

Look at the photos and find some information about the symbol of Schengen Agreement. Make a presentation for your groupmates.

The sign announces entry to the A monument to the Agreement in

Federal Republic of Germany in German. Schengen, Luxembourg