VMS said that documents need to be translated into Italian. I want to know who actually submitted in Russian — were they accepted or not? Or is it really impossible to do without a translation?
Depends on where you apply and what documents you have. For the Questura (квестура) I submitted translations into Italian — you need a sworn translator, that’s not up for discussion. But at the visa center a friend applied in English and it worked, although it’s honestly a lottery. Better not to risk it and get it translated right away; the translation doesn’t cost much and you’ll save a ton of stress.)
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According to the visa center’s rules, a translation is still required — it’s an official requirement, not just a recommendation. Translations must be done by translators accredited by the Consulate General of Italy; there’s a list on the visa center’s website. I’m from Belarus myself; my bank statements were already in English, but I still had to have them translated into Italian.
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