Visa Center
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The Визовый центр (Visa Center) is an organization responsible for processing visa applications, particularly Schengen visas, on behalf of foreign consulates in Russia. It has recently changed its policies regarding document submission, requiring applicants to submit documents personally or through close relatives rather than third parties with power of attorney. This change affects the French Visa Center in Moscow and aligns with broader trends among European countries adjusting visa application procedures for Russian citizens. The policy shift was communicated by the Association of Tour Ope…
Events
- France visa center in Russia halts online payments
- The Italian visa center Almaviva in Russia has disabled registration…
- The Italian Visa Center has introduced a prepayment service fee when…
- Tour operators reported that they received no notifications from…
- Slovakia temporarily suspended the acceptance of most tourist visa…
- As of July 15, 2026, visa applications may be submitted by…
Recent coverage
- The Visa Center of France in Russia suspended online payment of the service fee — Коммерсантъ
- French Visa Center in Russia Suspend Online Payment of Fees — Интерфакс
- Japan Visa Center in Moscow opened additional office — Москва 24
- Italy's Visa Center Discontinues Authorization via Foreign Services — РИАМО
- Italy's Visa Center in Russia Banned Registration via Foreign Services — Коммерсантъ
- Italy's Visa Center in Russia, Almaviva, Banned Registration via Foreign Services — Интерфакс
- Italy's Visa Center Introduces Prepayment of Service Fee for Online Document Submission via VMS Operator — Дождь
- Italy's Visa Center Introduces Prepayment of Service Fee for Online Document Submission via VMS Operator — Дождь (Telegram)
- Italy's Visa Center in Moscow Introduced Prepayment for Appointment Booking — Коммерсантъ
- Italy's Visa Center in Moscow Introduces Prepayment of Service Fee — Интерфакс
- AOR: Residents of regions will be required to provide biometrics for an Italian visa starting July 20 — Коммерсантъ
- Italy's Visa Center to Mandate Biometrics for Applicants from Regions — Вечерняя Москва
- Italy's Visa Center in Moscow Will Mandate Biometrics for Applicants from Regions — Москва 24
- Embassy of Slovakia clarifies the procedure for issuing visas to Russians — Коммерсантъ
- Slovakia Temporarily Halts Issuance of Schengen Visas to Tourists — Ведомости
- Slovakia halts issuance of Schengen visas to Russian tourists until the end of summer — Коммерсантъ
- France's Visa Center Will Stop Accepting Documents by Power of Attorney from July 15 — Ведомости
- France's Visa Center Changes Submission Rules — Дождь
- France Tightens Visa Issuance for Russians — Фонтанка
- A TOR: France's Visa Center in Moscow Will Stop Accepting Documents by Power of Attorney — Вечерняя Москва