Italy is waiting for your documents

Italy suspended the receipt of documents through third parties

The Visa Center of Italy has officially changed the rules for submitting documents: it is now possible to submit only in person.

⚠️ This is especially noticeable in Moscow and the regions - with the high season, recording times are getting longer, and free slots are quickly disappearing.

📌 What changed

Previously, some applicants could submit documents through: - relatives - trusted persons - agencies

This format is now virtually suspended.

⏳ What’s happening now

- Slots break down very quickly - dates of the record continue to move up - after submission, a review wait is added

According to visa centers, processing times may be longer due to high demand during the vacation season.

❗ Why it matters

If a trip to Italy is planned for the summer or in the coming months, postponing the visa process is already risky.

Especially if: ✔️ tickets have already been purchased ✔️ the trip is tied to dates ✔️ you need a voucher for your vacation

🛂 What this means for tourists

Now most applicants need: - to come personally to the delivery - to catch the slot in advance - to set aside more time for the registration

💡 Even with the development of electronic filing systems, Italy can still maintain a mandatory in-person presence.

Now the main resource for obtaining a Schengen is time ⏳