visa · visa-related · Russian (виза · визовый · россиянин)
The Spanish Visa Center has extended the visa application processing time for Russian citizens to 45 days. The BLS International Visa Center in Spain has increased the visa submission timeline for Russian nationals to 45 days.
Consensus
- Spanish visa center BLS International increased visa processing time for Russians to 45 days
- Italian visa center AVS increased processing time for Schengen visas to 60 days
- Both centers cited high volume of applications as reason for delays
- Russian citizens are advised to submit applications at least 3 months before travel
Points of divergence
- Russian citizens are advised to submit visa applications early due to increased applications — vm
- Cyprus visa centers BLS International have stopped operating in Russia, with applications now only possible at consulates — kommersant
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