The Spanish Visa Center has extended the visa application processing… (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
- The processing time for Russian citizens applying for Schengen visas to Spain has been extended to 45 days by BLS International.
- Italy's VMS visa center has increased processing time for Russian applicants to over 60 days.
- Both countries cite a high volume of applications as the reason for the delays.
- Russian citizens are advised to submit visa applications at least three months before travel.
- The visa centers in Cyprus operated by BLS International have stopped operations, with applicants now required to apply through consulates.
Points of divergence
- The Italian visa center AVS also announced the increase in processing time, while the source m24 attributes the change to VMS. — vm
- The Italian visa center AVS announced the increase in processing time, whereas m24 and vm refer to VMS. — kommersant
- The increase in processing time for Italian visas is due to a high number of applications, and the Italian government recommends submitting applications at least three months before travel. — vm
- The increase in processing time for Italian visas is due to a high number of applications, and the Italian government recommends submitting applications at least three months before travel. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Spanish Visa Center Extends Processing Time for Russian Applicants to 45 Days — Вечерняя Москва
- Spanish Visa Center Extends Visa Application Deadline for Russians to 45 Days — Коммерсантъ
- Visa issuance period for Russians to Italy has been extended — Москва 24