Processing Times

How long does it take?

For non-settlement visa applications the visa section targets to process applications at least 15 working days or more. This process results in one of 3 outcomes: issuance of visa, refusal of visa, or interview. If you require an interview, the embassy aims to be able to provide an appointment within 15 working days.

For settlement visa applications the visa section of the embassy targets to process applications in 3 months. Again there will be one of three outcomes: issuance of visa, refusal of visa, or interview. If you require an interview the embassy aims to provide a date within this 3 month period.