French Visa Center in Moscow Returns Service Fee Payments
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- •On March 3, 2026, the French Visa Center in Moscow returned payments for visa appointment bookings.
- •France reinstated the service fee for visa application appointments on the same day.
- •The refund applies to Russian nationals who had paid for visa appointment bookings.
- •The change affects the process and cost of obtaining French visas in Russia.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸France maintains the reinstated service fee policy Russian applicants will face higher costs and possible delays in obtaining French visas, potentially reducing travel to France.
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