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Diplomatic and Official Visa

This is a visa issued to Diplomatic, Official and Service passport holders coming into the country on official business or duties 

Where to apply: the visas are available online through the Immigration portal.

Requirements

  1. Attachments
    1. Copy of the diplomatic/official passport (Bio-data page & Cover Page) with at least 6 months validity
    2. Copy of recent Passport size Photo graph
    3. Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
    4. Copy of Diplomatic Note (Note Verbale)/ support document for official visit

Fees

The visa is gratis and is granted Fee Nil

  1. Visa Fees are non-refundable and all payments are subject to a bank charge.
  2. Language; all documents attached should be in English.
  3. Any other documents may be required during processing

Steps for Application

  • Step 1: Log into the Immigration Portal and select start new application
  • Step 2: Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.
  • Step 3: Select the visa or permit type, category and sub category
  • Step 4: Complete the application form
  • Step 5: Upload the required documents; a six-digit application ID eg. (234790123) is automatically generated as the reference number
  • Step 6: Make payment for applications that require prepayment.
  • Step 7: Upon approval, for application that don’t require top up payment, an approval letter will be generated and emailed to the applicant on the home page
  • Step 8: Upon approval, make a top up payment for applications that require a top up payment. After payment an approval letter is generated and emailed to the client
  • Step 9: Report to the immigration office/ border for biometric capture with all documents uploaded, payment receipts, approval letter and passport
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