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The Hard Way

If you really do enjoy doing things the hard way you will have to do your own research and make your own enquiries to check the following:

You will first;
  a) have to find out if you need a visa?
    This can depend on:
your nationality;
your residency status in the United Kingdom;
the reason for your intended visit;
how long you would like to stay in the country you wish to visit;
how you intend to travel to the country you wish to visit;
which border or port you intend to arrive at;
whether or not you will be a fare-paying passenger;
your travel route and itinerary;
your onward destination;
the number of entries you intend to make;
      and the consular officer’s ‘fine line’ interpretation of any of the above may differ from your understanding.
       
    You could save yourself further hassle by sending the Visa World order form.
       
       
  b) and if so, what are the requirements you will need to apply for a visa?
    These can depend on:
your nationality;
your residency status in the United Kingdom;
your occupation;
where you live;
your health;
varying personal details;
the reason for your intended visit;
the classification of visa you are applying for;
the length of stay you would like the visa to be granted for;
how you intend to travel to the country you wish to visit;
which border or port you intend to arrive at;
whether or not you will be a fare-paying passenger;
your travel route and itinerary;
your onward destination;
the number of entries you are requesting;
      and the consular officer’s ‘fine line’ interpretation of any of the above may differ from your understanding.
       
    You would also save an awful lot of time if you used the Visa World order form.
       
   
  c) then, how long will it take to obtain a visa or a decision on your application?
    This can depend on:
your nationality;
your residency status in the United Kingdom;
your occupation;
your health;
varying personal details;
the reason for your intended visit;
the classification of visa you are applying for;
whether authority has to be obtained from the host country;
whether enquiries have to be made in your home country;
whether your application has to be referred;
whether supporting documents have to be translated;
whether supporting documents have to be authenticated;
whether supporting documents have to be legalized;
the means of travel you intend to use to arrive at the country;
your travel route and itinerary;
your onward destination;
the number of entries requested, required or granted;
      and the consular officer’s ‘fine line’ interpretation of any of the above may differ from your understanding.
     
    All Visa World order forms are processed on the same day they are received.
       
       
  d) and how much will the embassy and consular fee be to apply for a visa?
    This will depend on:
your nationality;
the reason for your intended visit;
the classification of visa you are applying for;
the length of stay you would like the visa to be granted for;
the number of entries requested, required or granted;
whether you want express processing, if available;
whether fees are calculated according to exchange rates;
      and the consular officer’s ‘fine line’ interpretation of any of the above may differ from your understanding.
       
    Have you seen how easy it is to use the Visa World order form?
       
       
  e) and will there be a further embassy or consular fee to acquire the visa?
    This can depend on:
your nationality;
the reason for your intended visit;
the classification of visa you are applying for;
the length of stay you would like the visa to be granted for;
the number of entries requested, required or granted;
whether supporting documents require additional processing;
whether you want express processing, if available;
whether fees are calculated according to exchange rates;
      and the consular officer’s ‘fine line’ interpretation of any of the above may differ from your understanding.
     
    Do you have a good reason not to send the Visa World order form?
       
       
  f) and when does the embassy or consulate require payment?
    This can depend on:
the classification of visa you are applying for;
whether you want express processing, if available;
whether fees are calculated according to exchange rates;
      and the consular officer’s ‘fine line’ interpretation of any of the above may differ from your understanding.
       
    Are costs and time spent so far better than using the Visa World order form?
       
       
  g) and which methods of payment do the embassy or consulate accept?
    This can depend on:
the classification of visa you are applying for;
whether you want express processing, if available;
      and the consular officer’s ‘fine line’ interpretation of any of the above may differ from your understanding.
       
    It is still not too late to use the Visa World order form.
     

Once you have done all the research you will then still have to provide all the requirements and submit your application.

To continue to this next stage, please go to How to D.I.Y.


updated 8th February 2007



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