Visa application

How it is used

People make, submit, withdraw or track a visa application. Official websites describe the steps of the application process, and letters from the authorities refer to "your application" until a decision is made. Agents and HR teams say "the application is in" once it has been submitted.

Example sentences

1. My visa application was submitted on Monday, and I'm now waiting for a decision.

2. Incomplete visa applications are often refused, so check the document list twice.

Common collocations

• submit a visa application
• track your visa application
• withdraw a visa application
• visa application process
• online visa application

Related terms

• apply forTo make a formal request for something, such as a visa, permit or passport, usually by filling in a form and sending documents.
• application formThe official form you fill in with your personal details, travel plans and history when you request a visa, permit or citizenship.
• supporting documentsThe papers you send with an application to prove what you say in the form, such as bank statements, letters from employers or hotel bookings.
• visa application centreAn office, usually run by a private company for a government, where applicants hand in documents, give biometrics and later collect their passports.
• processing timeThe time the authorities need to make a decision on an application, counted from when it is submitted or when biometrics are given.

More terms: Applications & Appointments

• appointment
• embassy
• consulate
• biometrics
• application fee
• submit
• reference number
• visa interview
• pending