The Italian Embassy in Turkmenistan recommends not to apply for visas to intermediaries. The corresponding memo was published on the official website of the diplomatic institution.

“It is advised to exercise caution and notify the Embassy of any intermediaries offering their paid services to introduce or facilitate visa procedures. Besides that, caution is also advised, especially towards individuals who boast of having special ties to the Embassy for visa applications or consular services”, said the statement.

Let us remind, last week it became known about the resumption of regular passenger flights between Turkmenistan and Germany. Flights are operated on Wednesdays and Saturdays on the route Ashgabat - Frankfurt am Main - Turkmenabat.

The Italian Embassy in Ashgabat can accept applications for Schengen visas to Italy or France. Questionnaires, samples of invitations and additional information on obtaining a Schengen visa can be found in the section “Required documents” and “Forms” on the official website of the Italian Embassy in Turkmenistan. Consular (visa section) of the Italian Embassy in Ashgabat is open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 13:00. To make an appointment, call +99312368910 or send an email to ashgabat.visti@esteri.it.

List of documents for obtaining a Schengen visa:

• Memo
• Tourist visa documents
• Business visa documents
• A private trip documents
• Documents for minors under 18 years of age.