Definition
Consular processing is the route in which a migrant submits documents, attends appointments, or receives a visa through a diplomatic mission or outsourced application centre abroad instead of filing entirely inside the destination country. This is common for first-entry work and residence applications that require a long-stay visa before travel. Even where the core residence decision is taken by a domestic authority, the final visa collection stage often still happens through consular processing.
Related terms
Entry Visa
A visa issued so a foreign national can lawfully enter the country and then complete the next immigration step, such as collecting a residence permit.
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In-Country Application
An immigration filing made from inside the destination country instead of through an embassy or consulate abroad.
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राष्ट्रीय वीज़ा
टाइप D वीज़ा (दीर्घकालिक वीज़ा)
शेंगेन देश द्वारा जारी किया गया दीर्घकालिक वीज़ा (टाइप D) जो धारक को उस देश में 90 दिनों से अधिक रहने और काम करने की अनुमति देता है—आमतौर पर आवास अनुमति प्राप्त करने से पहले का पहला कदम।
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