You can apply for Italian visa on-line

According to new rules, Russian tourists can now apply for Italian visa online. This service was announced on the official website devoted to travelling across the country. “You can fill out an application for visa, schedule an appointment at one of 22 visa centers, and pay a consular fee online. We’ve made every effort to facilitate the process of obtaining visa and make it more convenient by removing psychological barriers constraining Russian tourists” – stated the Italian Ambassador in Russia Cesare Maria Ragalini.  Apart from that, new sections have been added to the website, and now tourists will be able to follow the latest news and learn about upcoming cultural events. According to Ambassador, there is a special section called «Russian Friendly» and every traveler will have an opportunity to become familiar with brief descriptions of more than 3000 hotels in Italy that provide services to Russian tourists. Cesare Maria Ragalini also stated that the embassy is expecting Russian tourists to come up with ideas on how to fill the content of the website. “We assume that Russian tourists can tell us what they would like to see on our website. For instance, we have already received an offer about creating a section that would describe Italian outlets that have gained popularity among shoppers”, he said.