Call for Expression of Interest: European Union Visitors Program 2027
European Union, 2026
What is the EUVP?
The European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP) is an individual visitors’ programme, established by the European Parliament and the European Commission in 1974.
Each year, the EUVP enables a limited number of young leaders and opinion-formers from non-member countries to visit the institutions of the European Union on an individual study tour. Participants gain first‑hand experience of the EU’s institutions, policies, values and people so as to increase mutual understanding between professionals from non-EU countries and their EU counterparts.
The EUVP provides tailor-made five-day study visits. The visits comprise both individual and joint meetings and activities with fellow EUVP participants. Travel and per diem costs are covered by the EUVP.
For more details on the programme, please visit the https://visitors-programme.europa.eu/.
Who is eligible to participate?
Eligible participants must be between 20 and 40 years of age, fluent in English or French and fall under one of the following categories:
- Political milieus
- Government/Parliamentary officials
- Academics/Think-tanks
- Civil society
What is the application process?
In order to apply to be considered for a study tour in 2027, please complete the three forms below and send them by email to the Delegation of the European Union to China via delegation-china-political@eeas.europa.eu with the subject line "Application for EUVP 2027". The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Friday, 27 March 2026.
1. Statement of Purpose. The statement should include a brief description of your current professional responsibilities, EU themes of interest to explore and discuss during the study tour as well as a realistic list of desired appointments.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Application Form
EUVP 2027 Application Form.doc
The candidates who have not been selected will not be contacted individually. Successful candidates will be informed after the final decision has been taken by the Management Committee in Brussels, likely in late 2026.