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Italian Visa Centers in Russia Ban Third-Party Submissions
Italian visa centers in Russia have ceased accepting visa applications submitted through third parties. This change follows a case involving the illegal issuance of Schengen visas to Russian citizens in Tashkent.
14 May, 08:22 — 14 May, 11:30
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Moscow TimesMostly Factual87d ago
Italian Visa Centers Ban Third-Party Submissions, Russian Tour Lobby Says
The change was reportedly enacted after the arrest of Italy’s former ambassador in Uzbekistan over an alleged scheme involving illicit Schengen visa approvals.
Read full article →meduza87d ago
Italy’s visa centers in Russia stop accepting applications through third parties — following a case involving illegal Schengen visa issuance to Russians in Tashkent
Italy’s visa centers in Russia, VMS and AlmavivA, stopped accepting applications submitted through third parties as of May 12, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) reported.
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First report: meduza · 14 May, 08:22|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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