Definition
Consular processing is the route in which a migrant submits documents, attends appointments, or receives a visa through a diplomatic mission or outsourced application centre abroad instead of filing entirely inside the destination country. This is common for first-entry work and residence applications that require a long-stay visa before travel. Even where the core residence decision is taken by a domestic authority, the final visa collection stage often still happens through consular processing.
Related terms
Entry Visa
A visa issued so a foreign national can lawfully enter the country and then complete the next immigration step, such as collecting a residence permit.
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In-Country Application
An immigration filing made from inside the destination country instead of through an embassy or consulate abroad.
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Visa national
Visa de type D (visa de long séjour)
Un visa de long séjour (type D) délivré par un pays Schengen qui permet au titulaire de résider et de travailler dans ce pays pendant plus de 90 jours, généralement la première étape avant d'obtenir un titre de séjour.
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