Security Regulations

Security Regulations do not permit you the following:

To ensure the security of personal data processed usage of mobile phones, laptops, iPods, electronic books, photo and video cameras, as well as other self-contained electronic devices, electronic storage media. All of these devices when visiting the Visa Application Centre should be switched off.
Prohibited items when visiting Visa Application Centre (despite the possible existence of licenses and permits):
- Any type of firearms, air guns and traumatic guns;
- Electroshocks, sprays and other means of self-defense;
- Cold steel arms, piercing and cutting items, including household goods;
- Explosives, explosive and flammable substances, fireworks;
- Poisonous and toxic substances;
- Sealed envelopes, and other packages, excluding the possibility of establishing a visual content;
- Large suitcases, bags, checking of which may be complicated;
- Alcoholic beverages and food.
This list provided is not finite. Other items may be prohibited based on security staff discretion.
Folders containing your passport(s) and Visa application related papers would be permitted inside our Visa Application Center(s) after proper security check.
Please note that we keep the right not to permit third parties such as friends, relatives, or business contacts to accompany visa applicants in to the center, unless special needs (e.g. to accompany aged people, disabled persons, children, etc.).
CCTV system is installed in Visa Centre for your security.
There is no facility at the Visa Application Center to store applicants’ personal belongings and Visa Centre is not responsible for their safety. Please take care on your own account and in advance of the storage location of your belongings and items if the items are prohibited to be taken inside the Visa Centre.