Italian visa centers in Russia have stopped accepting documents through an intermediary since May 12.

Italian visa centers in Russia have stopped accepting documents through representatives and third parties. This was announced on May 13 on the website of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

"After the arrest of the former Italian ambassador to Uzbekistan, the Italian visa centers in Russia changed the procedure for submitting documents. There are no more intermediaries — applicants now need to come in person," the message says.

Now you can only apply in person, with your passport and a verified online entry. Documents that agents, couriers, notaries, lawyers or other authorized persons are trying to transfer will not be accepted for consideration.

ATOR stressed that the new rules may increase the waiting time for free slots for recording. The organization's experts also expect a more thorough review of the information provided, including income statements, confirmations of travel goals and hotel bookings, she added."Газета.Ru ".

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