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Question: How long in advance should I apply for a visa?

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014 - 3:47 PM

How long in advance should I apply for a visa?

Asked by Abrie Parrish

Answer:

Though it takes only one or two working days for the visa to be approved, it’d be best to apply for your visa about 1 or 2 weeks before your entry date in order to avoid any unexpected circumstances like wrong payment or typing errors.

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United States

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Ireland

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Canada

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Liechtenstein

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United States

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