“We support this because it boosts tourism and helps local businesses, but this must be handled carefully”
Tourist Visa Policy Reform of 2024
Rationale
To boost tourism and economic ties by prioritizing travel from allied nations, reducing bureaucratic friction for reciprocal visitors.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tourist Visa Policy |
Visa for most nationalities through a standard e-visa process
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Visa-free entry for allied and reciprocal countries
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Tourist Visa PolicyProposer
Party
ALAYON
ALAYON builds a future where order and opportunity rise together, forging a nation of strength and vision.
Core pillars
Léo Girard
Chancellor of the exchequer · Age 47
Léo Girard, a fiery orator with a working-class upbringing, uses his street-smart instincts and idealistic vision to rally crowds and challenge the status quo with passionate, principled speeches.
Timeline
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Draft19 July 2024
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Vote Open31 August 2024
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Vote Closed30 October 2024
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Became Law30 October 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 185 / 348 seats (53.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 61 · Not voted: 102
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON Proposer | 59 | Yes | No reason given |
| Blue Labour | 56 | Yes | This allows better tourism |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 61 | Abstain | The protection of our borders is non-negotiable. However, I am abstaining from voting for the time being to allow Parliament to decide. |
| Common Ground | 0 | Yes | We support proposed changes. |
| National Front | 70 | Yes | We support this because it boosts tourism and helps local businesses, but this must be handled carefully |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 296 / 577 seats (51.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 159 · Not voted: 122
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON Proposer | 67 | Yes | No reason given |
| Blue Labour | 109 | Yes | This allows better tourism |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 159 | Abstain | The protection of our borders is non-negotiable. However, I am abstaining from voting for the time being to allow Parliament to decide. |
| Common Ground | 46 | Yes | We support proposed changes. |
| National Front | 74 | Yes | We support this because it boosts tourism and helps local businesses, but this must be handled carefully |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 1 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rémi Garnier | 1 | Abstain | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We support proposed changes.”
“This allows better tourism”
“The protection of our borders is non-negotiable. However, I am abstaining from voting for the time being to allow Parliament to decide.”