This document summarizes a synthesis seminar on the policy relevance of the study visits programme. Over 50,000 education and training specialists have participated in study visits programmes, gaining new professional experiences and sharing information with peers and policymakers. The study visits programme has increasingly focused on fostering links to European and national policy development. By promoting peer learning, quality programming, and information sharing, the study visits programme aims to actively contribute to the EU's strategic objectives on education and training.