Europe is willing to be open to the Russians in July, but for travel to certain countries will need a certificate of no coronavirus or confirming the urgency of travel documents.
this is the third month there is a quarantine. In Moscow gradually began to remove restrictions. According to experts, the international flights will resume on July 15. Correspondent.
Aify find out when they start to issue visas abroad
Most of the visa centers of the countries of Europe are still closed. Some are slowly beginning to work.
— we can come and deliver the documents, but the record is strictly one at a time. Plan to purchase tickets is on the number not before it, — said the employee of the visa center of France.
Already opened joint visa application centre of great Britain.
— you can Apply, but their consideration will begin on June 14. Tickets for guided tours we recommend to take the dates from mid-July, said the operator. The same is reported in the visa centre of the Netherlands.
the Visa application centre reported that their “non-working period from 20 March was extended until further order”. To apply for a visa in Germany can only certain categories of citizens (with a long-term residence permit, travelling on a family emergency, medical and scientific staff, transport workers, diplomats and others). These persons have the right to apply for documents via e-mail.
the Consulate General of Italy in Moscow said that “the visa section of Consulates and visa centers Italy is closed until further notice. No changes in the rules of obtaining visas, no. No medical records or tests is not planned to enter”. But there is good news. Consulate General promises at no charge to re-issue visas, instead of the previously issued with a validity period that includes March, April and may.
the Secretary of State for tourism and Director of the Institute of Tourism of Spain, Turespana under the Ministry of industry, trade and tourism, Isabel Oliver says that “Spain is ready to accept foreign tourists from July 1”.
— If you recently received a short-term Schengen visa Spain no longer than 30 days, 1-2 entry, which you can use in connection with the restriction of movement or cancellations, you have the opportunity to reschedule the trip and submit a new application for a change in the timing of the visa — the official site of the visa centre of Spain.
From the payment of consular visa fee will liberate those willing to endure a trip to the Czech Republic.
Foreigners who have applied for short-term Schengen visas to Obthe phenomena of a state of emergency in the Czech Republic on 14 March, and consideration of their visas was suspended, if the new application will be from payment of the consular fee exempt, — it is written on the official website of the Embassy of Czech Republic in Moscow.
As told by the franchise owner passport & visa center Jan Luchezara, the consulates of Spain and Croatia are already accepting documents from citizens for the issue of a residence permit, workers and student visas, as well as certain organizations, such as the foreign Ministry and Prosecutor’s office.
In Greece can apply for a Schengen visa since may 25, but only by appointment and directly to the Consulate. Remotely and without biometric data to obtain visas to Australia, New Zealand and the UK, — said the Director of a private visa center Daria Aleshina.
In her words, “from the consulates there is no official information about the priority types of visas for the first time. But, most likely, will consider pension, medical, business and working visa.”
— When countries will issue a tourist visa, is not yet known. So far, negotiations between Russia and the Schengen agreement on open borders for mass tourism. It is expected that this will happen 1 or July 15 — said Yana Locatarola.
Officially, the ban on entry to Russia is valid until June 15.
— the Decision on prohibition of entry and exit is temporary and may be extended depending on the development of COVID-19. We don’t know whether extended the ban, there is a risk of non-compliance with current regulations. Russia is beginning to remove restrictions on travel abroad. While citizens can travel abroad to care for sick relatives, receiving medical care in Europe, in work or study — said General Director of visa Agency Mariya Nazarova.
In some countries the changes will affect the requirements to tourists on arrival. Each country will introduce the individual order of reception.
— Spain opens the border to all travelers from July 1. At the same time cancels the mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors. Greece, roughly, the Russians are waiting for 1 July, but the final decision will depend on the epidemiological situation in our country. From June 15, the flights will only be available to Athens airport, and from 1 July to other airports. Quarantine for tourists will not, but they may be asked to take the test for coronavirus on arrival. Italy opened the international border on June 3. Quarantine for visitors not promise, but masks continue mandatory in all confined spaces, including transport. France announced the closure of the borders until July 10. All visitors must present a document�� confirming the urgency of their visit. Portugal opens the borders for international tourism from 15 June. But the island of Madeira and the Azores will begin to receive guests from 1 July. All arriving tourists back, will have to provide a negative test for coronavirus made no later than 72 hours prior to departure, or to pass a test upon arrival (it will pay the local government). Czech Republic from 15 June opened the borders for foreigners with right of permanent residence in the EU. While the Russians will have to submit tested negative for the coronavirus. Turkey Russian tourists can expect at the resorts from July 15. Cyprus is ready to take the Russians until August. Tourists before the trip will have to pass a test for coronavirus. Quarantine will not plant, but will disinfect the Luggage at the airport. The government of Cyprus, promises travelers to offset the cost of treatment if during the holidays they get sick COVID-19. Bulgaria is planning to allow the entry of the Russian tourists from July 1. Croatia is opened for all foreigners from 15 June — told Locatarola.
