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Apply for

Meaning in immigration & visas, with examples

phrasal verbCore term

In immigration & visas, apply for means: To make a formal request for something, such as a visa, permit or passport, usually by filling in a form and sending documents.

In Turkish: başvurmak, başvuruda bulunmak, talep etmek

How it is used

You apply for the thing you want (apply for a visa, apply for citizenship) and apply to the organisation (apply to the embassy). The noun is application and the person is the applicant. Official guidance often says "apply online" or "apply from outside the country".

Example sentences

  1. She applied for a work permit as soon as she received the job offer.

  2. We're applying for our children's passports at the same appointment.

Common collocations

  • apply for a visa
  • apply online
  • apply in person
  • apply to the embassy
  • eligible to apply
  • visa applicationA formal request for a visa, made up of a completed form, the required documents, the fee and often an appointment to give fingerprints.
  • application formThe official form you fill in with your personal details, travel plans and history when you request a visa, permit or citizenship.
  • submitTo formally give or send an application, form or document to an authority so that it can be considered.
  • appointmentA fixed date and time to visit an embassy, consulate or visa centre to hand in documents, give biometrics or attend an interview.
  • reapplyTo make a new application after an earlier one was refused or withdrawn, or after a permission has expired.

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