Italy lifts flight embargo for Bangladeshis with valid stay permits

Italy has withdrawn the flight embargo for Bangladeshis who have valid stay permits.

"At our request, flight embargo has been withdrawn for Bangladeshis with valid Italian stay permits. Those with permits that have expired will have to apply for visa," Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said today.

Their backgrounds will be checked by Italian police and then they will be issued visas, he said.

Momen said the Italian ambassador assured him that they will try to complete the police-checking quickly.

"Italy still will not issue regular visas. This withdrawal of flight embargo is only for those with valid stay permits (and expired stay permits, subject to approval by Italian authorities)," he said.

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