Diplomatic and Official Visa
This is a visa issued to Diplomatic, Official and Service passport holders coming into the country on official business or duties
Where to apply: the visas are available online through the Immigration portal.
Requirements
- Attachments
	
- Copy of the diplomatic/official passport (Bio-data page & Cover Page) with at least 6 months validity
 - Copy of recent Passport size Photo graph
 - Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
 - Copy of Diplomatic Note (Note Verbale)/ support document for official visit
 
 
Fees
The visa is gratis and is granted Fee Nil
- Visa Fees are non-refundable and all payments are subject to a bank charge.
 - Language; all documents attached should be in English.
 - Any other documents may be required during processing
 
Steps for Application
- Step 1: Log into the Immigration Portal and select start new application
 - Step 2: Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.
 - Step 3: Select the visa or permit type, category and sub category
 - Step 4: Complete the application form
 - Step 5: Upload the required documents; a six-digit application ID eg. (234790123) is automatically generated as the reference number
 - Step 6: Make payment for applications that require prepayment.
 - Step 7: Upon approval, for application that don’t require top up payment, an approval letter will be generated and emailed to the applicant on the home page
 - Step 8: Upon approval, make a top up payment for applications that require a top up payment. After payment an approval letter is generated and emailed to the client
 - Step 9: Report to the immigration office/ border for biometric capture with all documents uploaded, payment receipts, approval letter and passport