To ensure adequate processing of visa applications, it is recommended to submit the application well in advance of the expected departure date, possibly at least one month before
All visa applicants are recommended to distrust from agencies or people claiming to know “shortcuts” and promising fast track evaluation of visa applications and/or a guaranteeing in advance a positive outcome of the procedure.
No local employee of the Visa section of this Embassy or VFS Application Centre staff has decisional power on visa issuing and visa decisions.
The Embassy entertains no relation with individuals outside its premises or outside the VFS Global offices who offer services for payment. All decisions regarding the visa applications remains within the discretion of the Embassy.
Please report to the Embassy if anyone different from VFS Global offers any service regarding facilitations of visa applications in return of money
The only Agency authorized by this Embassy to receive visa applications is VFS Global. Appointments can be booked online on VFS Global website at the following address: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/omn/en/ita/.
Booking an appointment is always free of charge. In addition to the Consular Visa Fees, application sent through VFS Global are required to pay the VFS service charge. ANY ADDITIONAL SERVICES FEES PROVIDED BY VFS GLOBAL ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED ON VFS GLOBAL’S WEBSITE. EVERY OTHER REQUEST FOR MONEY IS ILLEGAL AND NOT DUE.
