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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Russia will soon begin requiring visa applicants at consular posts in five countries to undergo fingerprinting. Fingerprinting will also be implemented for visa applicants at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport.
What does the change mean? People applying for Russian visas in Denmark, Ireland, Myanmar, Namibia, the U.K., or at Vnukovo International Airport should allow extra time to account for fingerprinting.
Background: The fingerprinting requirement came about as a result of an order signed by President Vladimir Putin. Putin’s order is a first step in a government program, announced in February, to require fingerprinting at all consular posts.
BAL Analysis: Visa applicants at consular posts that will require fingerprinting or at the airport should expect possible delays and allow sufficient time for the extra process.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Russia. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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