Information from the Consulate
Dear applicants!
Please note that due to the reduction of staff of the Consulate General of Italy in St. Petersburg after the retaliatory expulsions, as well as the implementation of a more thorough examination required by the European Commission on visa applications submitted by citizens of the Russian Federation, the deadline for processing visa applications for short-stay visas is up to 45 calendar days, as provided for in Art. 23 of the Visa Code. Shorter terms may only be applied in cases of serious and proven urgency.
Dear applicants!
All people travelling to Italy from a foreign country for any reason are requested to read carefully the contents of the link:
https://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html
Coronavirus disease
Cancelation of trips due to the emergency situation related to coronavirus. Visa reissue. For details…
Information about booking an appointment at the Consulate
Information about visa center VMS
Announcement
The possession of the visa does not grant immediately the right to entry in the Schengen area. The owner of the visa, being on the border of the Schengen area, has to present a passport with a valid visa and, at the request of the border police,necessary documentation confirming the purpose of stay. For details…
Notification on the protection of personal data of individuals when issuing visas for entry into Italy and the Schengen countries (General Data Protection Regulation (EC) 2016/679, ST13)
The Consulate General of Italy in St. Petersburg urges to BEWARE intermediaries who promise to issue a long-term multiple visa for a certain fee. Continue…
“Selected residence” visa
Finally, we remind that Italy established special NATIONAL visa, which permit to stay on the territory of Italy during the unlimited period of time, on condition of the applying of the appropriate residence permit, renewable directly in Italy upon the completion of the validity of the visa, for those who decided to choose our country as Permanent Residence (even during several months and not only during the year). This type of visa is called “Selected Residence”, and will be issued to those who can show enough financial sources possession, allowing not to perform any work activity at the territory of Italy.
No more queues!
You can book an appointment to submit a visa application in General Consulate directly, using the new system Prenota OnLine or by phone. You don’t need to stay in a queue and waste your time waiting. You can book the time period of your visit at work or at home in comfortable settings.
All information is on our website: www.conssanpietroburgo.esteri.it
We are closer!
Russian citizens and travel companies in Petrozavodsk, Pskov and Arkhangelsk can submit documents in new Visa centers VMS, which are now open. Follow spb.italy-vms.ru for all the information about Visa centers!