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Short Description:<\/strong> A complete guide to Poland\u2019s Type D national visa for research and scientific activity: eligibility, documents, process, rights, limits, family, renewal, and risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last Verified On:<\/strong> 2026-04-06<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poland\u2019s national visa (Type D)<\/strong> is a long-stay visa for people who need to stay in Poland for more than 90 days. One recognized purpose is conducting research or scientific activity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For researchers, this visa is typically used as an entry document<\/strong> that lets a non-EU national come to Poland lawfully to begin a research stay. In many cases, it is the first step before or alongside obtaining a temporary residence permit for the purpose of scientific research<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In practical terms, this route exists so that Polish universities, institutes, academies, laboratories, and approved research units can host foreign researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poland generally separates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So this route is not a permanent status by itself. It is best understood as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common official naming includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is not<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa is best for people who are genuinely going to Poland for organized research or scientific work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best fit. Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes a PhD-related research stay may fit this route if the main purpose is research rather than ordinary degree study. If the main purpose is enrollment in a study program, a student route may be more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your Polish host is bringing you specifically for research\/scientific activity, this route may be suitable. If your role is ordinary employment not centered on research, a work route may be better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They do not<\/strong> usually apply under the same principal category. They usually need their own family-based visa or residence basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Do not choose the research route merely because it seems easier or longer. Polish consulates look closely at whether your documents match your actual purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The core permitted use is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This typically means the stay is supported by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These can be acceptable when they are part of the same research purpose<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Incidental sightseeing during your lawful stay is not usually the problem. But tourism cannot be the real main purpose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Academic or scientific meetings may be part of the research visit. Pure commercial meetings are a different purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research activity may look like work, but the legal basis matters. If you are being hired for regular employment rather than admitted for scientific research, another route may apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your main purpose is formal study leading to a degree, use a student route unless the host and consulate clearly classify your stay under research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a grey area. Poland\u2019s research visa is not designed as a general remote-work authorization. Doing unrelated remote work for a foreign company while in Poland can create immigration and tax issues. Official public guidance is limited, so applicants should not assume it is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only if truly integrated into the research purpose and supported by the host documents. Otherwise, use the correct visa category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common Mistake:<\/strong> Applicants sometimes think \u201cscientific activity\u201d includes any educational or professional project. It does not. The host institution and purpose must be clearly research-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The visa itself is a Polish national visa (Type D)<\/strong>. The relevant purpose is generally described in official guidance as scientific research<\/strong> or conducting scientific research\/development works<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poland uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consulates may also ask you to select the purpose of issuance<\/strong> within the Type D framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Closely related residence routes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Terminology varies across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These usually point to the same broad legal purpose, but exact document expectations may vary by consulate and by whether you apply for a visa or residence permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because Poland\u2019s visa system combines national rules, consular practice, and purpose-specific evidence, applicants should expect both general visa requirements<\/strong> and research-specific requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa is for third-country nationals<\/strong>, meaning people who are not citizens of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some nationalities may enter Poland visa-free for short stays, but visa-free stay does not<\/strong> replace the need for the correct long-stay legal basis for research beyond the short-stay limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You generally need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exact minimum passport validity wording may vary by post, but expired or soon-to-expire passports are common refusal triggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must show that your stay is genuinely for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually essential. You typically need one or more of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must show sufficient funds for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must show valid medical insurance meeting Polish consular requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually required, at least for the initial period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Standard visa procedures apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants can be refused on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no single universal published qualification threshold on every consular page. In practice, the host institution\u2019s acceptance usually carries major weight. Some hosts may require advanced academic credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No universal public rule says all research visa applicants must prove Polish language ability. Many research stays operate in English or another academic language. But the host may require language competency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No special public age band applies in the ordinary way, but minors would be exceptional and need extra consent and guardianship documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some consulates may request police certificates depending on the case. This is not always listed as a universal document for every applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants usually apply through the Polish consulate competent for their:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applying in a third country may be possible only if you are legally resident there; rules vary by post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No general public quota or lottery is typically published for this visa category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is very important. Different Polish consulates can require:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> Always use the checklist from the exact Polish consulate where you will apply, not just the general Poland visa page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be ineligible or at high refusal risk if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A common issue where the applicant should have used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> \u201cWeak travel history\u201d is not always a formal legal reason by itself, but inconsistent travel or immigration records can contribute to doubt about credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While family members need their own legal basis, your lawful stay may support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A valid Polish national visa generally allows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa may be useful as part of a chain leading to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the exact effect on permanent residence depends more on your later residence permit history than on the visa sticker itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should not assume you can freely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poland does have pathways to change status, but switching is not automatic and can require:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poland takes overstays seriously. Consequences can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Polish national visa is typically issued for a period of stay longer than 90 days, with validity up to 1 year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The exact stay allowed is printed on the visa sticker. The visa may show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are not always identical concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A visa may be valid from one date to another, but the total days of authorized stay may be a specific number within that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the consular decision, the visa may be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your visa validity starts on the date printed on the visa, not when you first decide to travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No general grace period should be assumed after expiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you remain in Poland after your lawful stay expires without another valid status, you may become unlawfully present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you plan to continue your research stay, start checking residence-permit timing well before<\/strong> your visa expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> In Poland, it is often more realistic to transition from the visa to a temporary residence permit<\/strong> than to rely on a visa extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Document rules vary by consulate. Always check the exact consulate page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If relevant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If relevant to prove your suitability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not every consulate explicitly lists all of these, but they can help where your role needs clarification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For accompanying or later family applications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is often the most important section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible documents include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You usually need medical insurance valid for Poland and, depending on consular instructions, the Schengen area for the visa period or initial stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the consulate, you may also need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These vary significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Never assume English-only documents are accepted just because the research institution uses English internally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the exact visa photo specifications listed by the consulate. Common errors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the most important parts, and also one of the most variable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poland requires applicants for national visas to show sufficient means of subsistence and, where relevant, ability to cover return travel. The exact evidence accepted can vary by consulate and by whether the host covers some expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A universal single public figure is not always displayed consistently across every visa-purpose page. Some consulates refer applicants to general means-of-support rules. Because these figures can change and may differ depending on whether accommodation or return travel is prepaid, applicants should check the latest official consular page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common Mistake:<\/strong> Submitting a bank certificate with a single balance figure only. Consulates often prefer transaction history, not just a snapshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visa fees and side costs can change. Always check the exact consular fee page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some applicants may benefit from reduced or waived fees based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n But this is not universal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Visa fees are usually non-refundable after processing begins, even if refused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check whether your main purpose is truly research\/scientific activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Obtain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is usually done through Poland\u2019s e-konsulat system or the process used by the local consulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow the local consulate\u2019s instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many Polish consulates require an appointment for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bring originals and copies as required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fingerprints are commonly required unless exempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not every applicant has a substantive interview, but many are asked questions at submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The consul may request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This depends on the local post\u2019s system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If approved, the visa sticker is placed in your passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Verify:<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisa Snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nItem<\/th>\n Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Country<\/td>\n Poland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa name<\/td>\n National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Research \/ Scientific Activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa short name<\/td>\n D-Research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Category<\/td>\n National visa (long-stay, Type D)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Main purpose<\/td>\n Entry to Poland for research or scientific activity, usually linked to hosting by a Polish research entity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Typical applicant<\/td>\n Non-EU\/EEA\/Swiss researcher, scientist, academic, visiting scholar, PhD-level or research staff member coming for a research project<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Validity<\/td>\n Up to 1 year for a national visa, subject to the consular decision and supporting documents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stay duration<\/td>\n Usually more than 90 days, within the visa validity; exact stay is printed on the visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Entries allowed<\/td>\n Single, double, or multiple entry depending on visa decision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Extension possible?<\/td>\n Usually a visa itself is not the main long-term solution; longer stay is typically continued through a temporary residence permit for research. Visa extension inside Poland is limited and exceptional.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Work allowed?<\/td>\n Limited\/explain: research activity tied to the stated purpose is the core basis. Separate work outside the research purpose may require a different legal basis or permit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Study allowed?<\/td>\n Limited\/explain: incidental training or academic participation may be possible if linked to research. Full-time study is usually better matched to a study visa\/residence route.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Family allowed?<\/td>\n Yes, but family members usually need their own visa\/residence basis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n PR path?<\/td>\n Possible\/explain: time in Poland may contribute toward longer-term residence depending on later residence permits and personal circumstances. A visa alone is not permanent residence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Citizenship path?<\/td>\n Indirect\/explain: this visa does not directly grant citizenship, but lawful residence in Poland can form part of a longer pathway.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n How it fits into Poland\u2019s immigration system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. Who should apply for this visa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ideal applicants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Researchers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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PhD candidates or academic staff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Employees whose core role is research<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Usually not the right visa for<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nApplicant type<\/th>\n Use this visa?<\/th>\n Better route<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Tourist<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Schengen visit\/tourist visa or visa-free if eligible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business visitor for meetings only<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Business\/short-stay route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Job seeker<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Poland does not use this research visa for general job seeking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ordinary employee<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Work-based visa\/residence route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Full-time degree student<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Study visa\/residence permit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Digital nomad working remotely for foreign employer<\/td>\n Not the intended route<\/td>\n Poland does not have a standard dedicated digital nomad visa; legal basis must be checked carefully<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Entrepreneur\/founder<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Business\/residence route based on business activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Investor<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Investment\/company-based route if applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Retiree<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Not suitable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Religious worker<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Religious\/other lawful purpose route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Artist\/athlete<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Event\/performance\/work route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Transit passenger<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Transit\/short-stay route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Medical traveler<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Medical treatment route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Diplomatic traveler<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Diplomatic\/official visa route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 3. What is this visa used for?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Activities that may be acceptable if clearly linked to research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tourism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Meetings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Internships and volunteering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Official visa classification and naming<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Official program name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Eligibility criteria<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Core eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nationality rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Passport validity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Genuine research purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Host institution \/ sponsorship \/ invitation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Financial means<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Health insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Biometrics and application form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Security \/ character<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Requirements that may vary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Education and qualifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Age<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Criminal record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Residency where applying<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Embassy-specific rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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6. Who is NOT eligible \/ common refusal triggers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Ineligibility factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Purpose mismatch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Financial weakness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Wrong visa class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Poorly drafted invitation\/host letter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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8. Limitations and restrictions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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No automatic switching right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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9. Duration, validity, entries, and stay rules<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Visa validity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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10. Complete document checklist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
A. Core documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n National visa application form<\/td>\n Official visa form<\/td>\n Core legal application<\/td>\n Incomplete fields, mismatched dates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Passport photo(s)<\/td>\n Recent biometric photo<\/td>\n Identity verification<\/td>\n Wrong size, old photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Valid passport<\/td>\n Travel document<\/td>\n Identity and travel authorization<\/td>\n Too little validity, damage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Purpose document<\/td>\n Research invitation\/hosting agreement\/contract<\/td>\n Shows legal basis<\/td>\n Vague wording, missing dates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Fee payment proof<\/td>\n Receipt if required<\/td>\n Confirms payment<\/td>\n Wrong amount or no receipt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n B. Identity\/travel documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nSource<\/th>\n Usually acceptable?<\/th>\n Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Scholarship from Polish or foreign institution<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Strong if amount and dates are clear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Host-funded stipend<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Best if on official letterhead<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Employment salary from Polish host<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Must match role and dates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Personal savings<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Must be credible and accessible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Family support<\/td>\n Sometimes<\/td>\n Usually weaker unless well-documented and accepted by post<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Minimum amount<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nCost item<\/th>\n Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n National visa application fee<\/td>\n Official consular fee; may vary by nationality, agreements, or fee waivers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Biometrics fee<\/td>\n Usually included in the visa process, but external centers may charge service fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Service center fee<\/td>\n Applies if a third-party collection center is used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Translation cost<\/td>\n Can be significant for civil\/academic documents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Notary\/apostille\/legalization<\/td>\n Varies by country<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Insurance cost<\/td>\n Depends on coverage and duration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Police certificate cost<\/td>\n If requested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Courier fee<\/td>\n If passport return is by courier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Travel to appointment<\/td>\n Often overlooked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Residence permit fee later in Poland<\/td>\n Separate from visa fee if you later apply for a residence permit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Important fee caution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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13. Step-by-step application process<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
1. Confirm the correct visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Gather host documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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3. Complete the national visa application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Pay the visa fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Book an appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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6. Submit the application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. Provide biometrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Attend interview if requested<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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11. Receive decision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
12. Check the visa sticker carefully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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