Pursuant to the Article 22 of the Visa Code, an in-depth examination is carried out of applications lodged by the nationals of the following states:

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Bangladesh

Belarus

Bosnia and Herzegovina

D.R. Congo

Egypt                               does not apply to holders of diplomatic and service passports

Erytrea

Ethyopia

Iran

Iraq

Jordan

(North) Korea

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kosovo

Kyrgyzstan

Lebanon

Libya

Mali

Mauritania

Morocco

Niger

Nigeria

Pakistan

Palestine

Russian Federation

Rwanda

Saudi Arabia

Somalia

South Sudan

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Syria

Tajikistan

Tunisia

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Vietnam

Yemen

 

Persons having the status of refugee and stateless persons are also subject to prior consultation. 

Prior consultation is performed in respect of the nationals of specific third countries according to the Cabinet Regulation of June 21, 2010, No. 554, “Regulations Regarding the States for the Citizens of which in Issuing a Visa or Residence Permit an Additional Examination shall be Performed”.