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German embassy: family invitation no guarantee of Schengen visa
October 30, Pozirk. An invitation from family members or friends may simplify the Schengen visa application process, but it does not guarantee the issue of a visa, says a video released by the German embassy in Belarus.
Applicants must meet all requirements, including proof of sufficient funds for the trip, strong ties to their country of origin and an intention to return to Belarus, it stressed.
The embassy also added that applicants must show a stable, legitimate source of income. A sudden, unexplained deposit of a large sum into a bank account could raise concerns, it warned.
High demand and the embassy’s limited capacity mean that applicants may have to wait several months for an appointment.
Last year, the European Union countries issued 152,171 Schengen visas in Belarus, a sharp decline compared to 643,474 visas issued in 2019, according to Pozirk’s analysis of the EU migration service’s data.
Political factors may have played a decisive role, with the suspension or sharp reduction in visa issuance by EU consular services in Belarus.
Italian visa center in Minsk suspends registration of applications
September 15, Pozirk. The registration of new candidates seeking to file visa applications with the Italian embassy has been temporarily suspended, VFS BY, which operates Italy’s visa center in Minsk, announced on September 15. This measure has been introduced pending …
