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Delivery of visas

The Embassy uses a guaranteed courier service to deliver issued visas. Applicants must pay for this service and need need not return to the Embassy to pick up their visas. Visas are delivered directly to the applicant’s home or office in most cases, in seven to ten days of issuance, depending on the delivery location.

Validity of visas

Generally, an immigrant visa is valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance. The validity of a visa, however, may also be limited because of medical restrictions or other reasons. If an applicant knows that departure will not be possible within this period, he/she should request to have the interview moved to a later date. The Embassy does not extend the validity of an issued visa. However, an expired visa may be replaced if the applicant is able to demonstrate that his/her ability to use the visa was due to circumstances beyond his/her control. If an applicant is determined to be eligible for a replacement visa, he/she will be asked to update his record and will be charged the applicable consular fees.

To request a replacement visa, the expired visa needs to be surrendered at the Embassy with a letter explaining the reason(s) why the visa was not used.