Europe 05 August 2015
The number of visa centers of France in Russia reaches 18
France increased the number of visa centers in Russia, according to the French Ambassador in Russia Jean-Maurice Ripert. "By September 14, we will have 18 centers across Russia, so it's progress," Jean-Maurice Riper said in an interview to RBC. According to him, in 2014 France issued 300 thousand visas to Russians.
"Only 1% of the applications have been denied, almost always for procedural reasons. Visas are issued within three days, and 48% of these visas were for a year or more. So we do our best to continue attracting Russian tourists, travelers and students," the ambassador added.