Service options provided by the Visa Centre (in case of all the required documents are provided) :

1. Regular service: The processing time is usually 8 working days. 

2. Postal service:At present, the Visa Service Center in Florence offers only postal service for return delivery of the processed passport. After the visa application is submitted at the Center, the Center will send the processed passport back to the applicant by post in about 15 working days if the application is accepted. For more information, please refer to "Payment methods and schedule of fees ".