The Embassy of Italy in Tashkent reminds all visa applicants that, pursuant to Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 810\/2009 (Visa Code), decisions on admissible Schengen visa applications are normally taken within 15 calendar days from the date of submission. In individual cases, where further examination is required, this period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days.<\/p>\n
Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to plan their applications well in advance. Pursuant to Article 9 of the Visa Code, applications may be submitted up to six months before the intended date of travel and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before the intended visit.<\/p>\n
The Embassy also wishes to draw applicants\u2019 attention to the importance of submitting complete, accurate and properly documented applications. Applications lacking the required supporting documentation, or containing insufficient information, may require additional documents, checks or further examination. This may significantly increase the time required to assess the application.<\/p>\n
It is therefore in the applicant\u2019s own interest to carefully consult the relevant checklist and submit all required documentation at the time of application.<\/p>\n
Applicants are reminded that submitting an application shortly before the intended date of departure does not constitute grounds for urgency and cannot guarantee that a decision will be taken before the planned journey.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, requests to expedite an application and repeated enquiries concerning its status do not result in preferential or faster processing. Applicants are kindly requested to contact the Visa Office only where strictly necessary. Repeated status enquiries require staff resources that would otherwise be devoted to the examination and processing of visa applications.<\/p>\n
Applicants\u2019 cooperation in submitting complete applications sufficiently in advance and limiting unnecessary enquiries is essential to ensuring the efficient and timely processing of visa applications for all applicants.<\/p>\n
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