After apply

After you submit your application, keep your receipt safe and use any tracking tools provided by your local office. Some visa centers offer online status checks, while others notify applicants by email or SMS when passports are ready for collection or dispatch.

When you collect your passport or receive it by courier, verify the visa immediately. Check your name, passport number, validity dates, number of entries, and the permitted duration of stay per entry. If you notice an error, contact the issuing office at once and follow their instructions for correction.

If your plans change after issuance, review the visa conditions to ensure your itinerary still fits. For multi‑entry visas, confirm how each stay is counted and whether consecutive entries are allowed within the validity period. Keep copies of key documents in case you are asked to present them at the border.