Plan the application, not just the flight

What to check

Create a timeline with separate steps for confirming your visa category, collecting evidence, booking any required appointment and waiting for a decision. Published processing estimates are not a guarantee for an individual application.

Prepare and compare

Use the official destination portal to identify the responsible location and required documents. Do not assume an appointment can be booked through any office simply because it has an earlier slot.

Before you travel

The application planner subtracts your chosen working-day estimate and a calendar-day buffer. Add relevant holidays yourself. Keep your checklist and itinerary consistent with the purpose you actually intend.

Editorial source check: 7 September 2026. This is not the policy’s effective date.