Suspension Of Italian Visa Appointments Does Not Affect Tour Operators

Reform.news Editorial Team · 18 September 2026, 07:39

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Belarusian tour operators working on the Italian travel market continue to process visas for Belarusian citizens. This was reported by RSTO.

It was recently reported that the Italian visa center in Minsk had temporarily suspended appointments for document submissions. However, the decision applies only to individual applications.

According to RSTO, travel companies that operate buses on routes to Italy and are accredited by the Italian Embassy continue to collect, check and submit documents under the usual procedure.

On Monday, Sept. 21, accredited travel companies will meet with representatives of the visa center and the Italian Embassy in Belarus. The meeting is expected to clarify whether there will be any changes for travel companies regarding quotas and the procedure for submitting applications for Italian Schengen visas.