CHAPTER II

ACTIVITIES COVERED BY ARGO

Activities in the area of visas
Article 5
In order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 3, the ARGO programme shall support the activities of the Member States in the area of visas intended:
1. to ensure that Member States issue visas in compliance with the common principles and implementing rules laid down by Community legislation;
2. to promote an equivalent level of control and security when issuing visas;
3. to promote harmonisation in the examination of visa applications and in particular supporting documents regarding purpose of journey, means of subsistence and accommodation;
4. to promote harmonisation of exceptions applied by Member States to certain categories of applicants for visas to facilitate controls at the external borders and freedom of movement between Member States;
5. generally to enhance consular cooperation between Member States.