How does the Italian visa center issue visas now?

Visa centers, like VMS, do not issue visas; they only accept documents and forward them to the consulate. Therefore, rejections or approvals depend on the consulate, not the visa center's operations.

The issuance times for visas depend on the consulate and can vary. For example, in Moscow, there were cases where visas were issued in 8 days, but delays of several months are also possible.

Some participants report a high risk of rejections, especially if documents do not meet requirements. For example, lack of funds or mismatch of visa purposes can lead to a refusal.

If the consulate requests additional documents, it can complicate the process. It's important to keep track of deadlines and conditions to avoid issues with the application.