The Foreign Ministry announces that, due to a technical problem with the processing of data by the Greek central system for Schengen visas, delays have arisen at the Moscow Consulate General in the issuing of visas for a limited number of Russians who had planned to visit Greece but were unable to travel.
All the necessary actions are being taken to remedy the problem immediately. No delays have been reported at any other Consular Authority.
Moreover, instructions have been issued to the Moscow Consulate General to arrange, in consultation with travel agents, for the speediest possible rescheduling of the trips of the Russian citizens who were affected by this delay.
May 23, 2013