Replacement for destroyed visa
If a visa is accidentally destroyed or damaged before its expiration date, that is not the end and it does not require you to go through stages of getting a new visa. What you will need is to apply for a replacement visa.
Accidentally, a visa could get destroyed just like it happened to a guy in a trending video where his wife tore his visa on their arrival from overseas at the Ikeja International Airport, Lagos in Nigeria.
When a visa gets destroyed, some of the steps needed to be taken to get a replacement visa are:
Contact the issuing embassy or consulate
Reach out to the embassy or consulate that issued the visa and explain the situation. They are the best place to get updated information on what specific procedures are necessary for replacing a damaged or destroyed visa.
Definitely, you will have to prove to the embassy or consulate that your visa was destroyed or damaged.
Gather required documents
Typically, you will need to provide proof of the original visa, your passport, and a police report.
Actually, this why U.S embassy encourage travelers to make a copy of their passport biographic page, U.S. visa and admission stamp or paper Form I-94.
However, if no copy of the documents is available, the police report is necessary mainly to validate the visa was stolen or destroyed due to theft.
Apply for a replacement visa
Once you have been able to gather all the necessary documents to prove that your visa has truly been destroyed or damaged, you will be required to submit the required documents and follow the application process for a replacement visa at the embassy.
Noticeably, this service may not go for free as you may be asked to pay a fee for the replacement.
Wait for processing
The embassy or consulate will process your application and issue a replacement visa if approved.
At this specific stage, approval or disapproval of your visa may be influenced by your conduct when you were in the country concerned or your reputation in their ally countries.
However, it is vital to note that the specific requirements and processing times may vary depending on the country that issued the visa and your circumstances as mentioned above.
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Tag: Tips To Get A Destroyed Visa Replaced
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Published 8/11/2024 10:07:14 PM