Indian Visa Processing Guide to

Apply Indian Visa Online

All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad.

All Individual visa seekers are requested to apply for the Indian Visa through Online application link , in order to make an application for getting the Indian visa.

The duly signed physical copy of the application form completed in all respect and submitted successfully, is to be submitted at the concerned Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) or directly to Indian Mission/ Post, on the scheduled date of interview along with the requisite supporting documents. The instructions for filling the form and scheduling the appointment can be seen at Instructions for Regular Visa Application. Important technical information for filling online Indian visa application can be referred at Technical Instructions.

The status of Visa Application can be seen on the link for Visa Enquiry.

The applicants are also requested to visit website of the Indian Mission concerned for detailed information about Indian visa.

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Visa Categories

Government of India issues the following visas: Business Visa, Conference Visa, Diplomatic Visa, Employment Visa, Emergency Visa, Entry Visa, Journalist Visa, Medical Visa, Missionaries Visa, Permit to re-enter within 2 months, Research Visa, Student Visa, Tourist Visa, Transit Visa. Please follow the link for details on Visa Provision and supporting documents

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Fee for Indian Visa

The visa fee depends upon the type of applied for and duration of visa. Visa fee is divided into various types depending upon the case viz; Basic fee, special fee, processing fee by out-sourcing agency. During the online registration process, at the end of the process the basic fee shall be displayed. However, this fee shall be indicative only and final fee shall be charged while submitting the application at the respective counters Fee once received are non refundable even if the visa application is withdrawn, the visa is not granted, or if visa issued is of shorter duration of period than applied for or otherwise issued or returned at a time or on terms and conditions that may vary from those sought by the applicant. For further information on this, please check with local embassy office or Indian Visa Application center office or websites for information on applicable fee and payment methods.

Visa Processing Time

Upon receipt of the Visa Application through Indian Visa Application Center or directly, the Indian Mission/ Post requires a minimum of three working days to process the case and issue a visa depending upon the nationality and excluding special cases.

Photo Requirements

Online India Visa Application allows the Applicant to upload a digital photograph of self to complete the Regular visa application.
Guidelines/procedure to upload a digital photograph
The digital photograph to be uploaded along with the Visa application should meet the following requirements:

• Format – JPEG
• Size
  • Minimum 10 KB
  • Maximum 300 KB
• The height and width of the Photo must be equal.
• Photo should present Full face, front view, eyes open.
• Center head within frame and present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.
• Background should be plain light colored or white background.
• No shadows on the face or on the background.
• Without borders.
• Make sure that photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin. Head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25mm to 35mm). Make sure eye height is between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3. 

Technical Information to apply online Indian Visa

Important Technical Information for Regular Visa application

• This site is best viewed in Mozilla Firefox,Google Chrome,Internet Explorer (Windows) version 9.0 and above.
• The applicant must also have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 7.0 or higher installed on your PC in order to download and print the completed application form.
• The applicant should use either an Ink-Jet or Laser printer to print the completed Visa Application forms once submitted online.
• Once the form is filled and submitted, it is requested to submit the signed physical copy of online application form along with the supporting documents and the passport to the concerned Indian Mission on the scheduled appointment date.

Visa Status Enquiry

Application ID (Enter 12 characters application ID) Passport Number Access Code Enter Access Code  Note: (For Regular Visa) Visa Status Enquiry can be used to know Visa Status. Application ID can be seen on your receipt issued by Indian Mission/Agent where you have submitted your Application. (For e-Tourist Visa (eTV)) Visa Status Enquiry can be used to know Visa Status,Payment Status and to Print e-Tourist Visa. Application ID can be seen in the Acknowledgement Message and also in the printed Application Form.

U.K Student Visa Interview Questions And Answers

After you have submitted your visa application you will get an interview letter or telephone call from one of the U.K embassy in your country I am assuming your home country is Pakistan because this information is based on my personal experience and feedback from friends those applied for student visa and had been succeed.

Please read all the questions and asnwers and write them on a copy and edit with your situation its not neccessery that all the questional will be hunderet percent will asked in same manners and same formation but after learning this questions and answers you will have clear scenirio of a tipical Interview for U.K student Visa.

interview for the student visa of UK.

Do you need interpreter?
No Thanks


Are you ready for interview?
Yes Off course


Why did you choose this institute and how did you find about it?
The institute is providing one of the best courses in UK and its fee is reasonable, complete study atmosphere and specially its staff that is highly qualified. After surfing the net and consult with different consultants I chose this college for my studies.


Why did you select this course? Is it relevant to your previous studies?
This course will lead me towards the best opportunities of my life I mean to achieve my goals in life. Yes this course is exactly related to my previous studies.


Can you tell me the location of the university/college?
Yes.. Tell the full address of your university/college


Why did you select UK for higher studies? Isn't this course offered by any university or college in Bangladesh?
UK education system is one of the best across the globe. UK education system has high influence in our education system. We are far behind in research and advancement in any field of life especially in education. Second we find complete study atmosphere in UK, which is not available in Pakistan.


What if you get a UK degree here, would you like to go to UK again for higher Studies?
Even then I will go to UK because of standard of education and complete study atmosphere and the multicultural learing experience.


What course are you going for?
Tell the course name and you should have remembered the subjects in the course too his/her second question may be about the course subjects.


What is the scope of your course?
The course I chose will open new horizons for me and there are high job prospects in multinational firms at local and international level and after i will achieved this degree it will give me great satisfaction in my educational life and enhanced my career.


Why are you taking this course?
Because this course is exactly related to my previous studies/ Experience


What is the course structure?
Tell the course subjects modules and semester all this information comes in the prospectus of your applied university/college so read the prospectus and memorised the subject and all the related information for your course

What are the course contents?
same question and almost the same answer as mentioned above.

Do you intend to work in UK after completion of your studies?
I am intending to join further education after this course
Note: if you got admission in B.S.c or equivalent programme then you can go further for masters programme and if the course is master then you can say whatever the further course mentioned in the prospects or you could say I would like to come back and work in my home country.


What do you intend to you after completion of your studies?
I will come back and will join any multinational firm
or start my own business.


What is you future plans?
To join any multinational firm or start my own business or further education


What benefit will bring this course to you?
After completion of this course, I will come back and join any reputed firm, which offer attractive packages. I will be leading in big job market, I am sure I will get an excellent job in any reputed firm otherwise I will start my own business.


How much money can you earn after your completion of studies?
30000-35000 per month approximately.


Where will you stay in UK?
I will stay in university/college hostel
Note: You should have got a letter from the university/college to address that they have hostel or private accommodation service.

Who is your sponsor?

You may sponsor your self or a attested letter from your parents/uncle/aunt or any person who is providing the financial support for your education

What proof do you have that your sponsor can support your studies?
It is the bank statement of your sponsor showing enough money in it such as 25-30 lack PAK rupees or equivalent to £20000-£30000.

Source of income of your sponsor?
The letter from the chamber of commerce that your sponsor got a company listed in the country or letter showing that he has a excellent job and earring its better to use a business company letter.

How are you related to him?

Your relationship to sponsor such this relation could be father/uncle/aunt/brother/
uncle can be from parental side of family or maternal side of the family.
How many people are his/her dependents?
Such as he/she got son/ daughter etc.
Note: if he/she got dependents you should prove that he/she can afford you with the dependents

Why is he sponsoring you? (if not father)

If he/she uncle or aunt from parental side or maternal side you should explain why he/she willing to sponsor such as your father or mother was so closed with your sponsor and they helped him/her when he/she was young and trying to establish business or you could say after your completion of degree you will be working with him/or her to take the business for next level by your new skills and expertise which you will get in U.K by studding.

Do you have any relative or friend in UK?
Yes if you have any one in U.K but better say Not really

What does your father do?
Tell him/her whatever is your father occupation
Note: if your father doing better job or business than your sponsor they can ask you why not your father sponsoring for your study......

How many brothers and sisters do you have?
Tell them about your brother/sister
Note: if it seems your family has too many people and no very established it my affect your case so explain them they have finished their studies and they are married and living with their family and doing job or business and they are well settled (if you have brother and sister elder then you if they are younger then you could tell about the education whatever they doing.

What is the course commencement date?
You should know about the course starting date and you should have enough time to join the course if not then a letter from the university/college that you can join th later semester if you miss this one.

What will be the total cost of per year?
The tuition fee and approximate living expenses this information written in the admission letter which you got from the university/college

What will you do during the off period/semester?
I will come back to see my family and friends


How much money is available for your stay in UK?
You should know the amount on the bank statement of your sponsor so you could tell how much money you have for your education.

Have you researched your career prospects?
Off course. I have planned to choose any reputed multinational firm where I could learn more and more. Second at that time possibly there will be competition in jobs, if I fail to get any good job then I have plan to start my own business.

Note:
this answer should match your previous answers

Visit Sweden : Online Visa Application

The simplest and fastest way to submit an application for a Schengen visa to visit Sweden is to do so electronically. However, in order to apply electronically you must fulfil certain requirements. You can see what the requirements are below. Read this page carefully before you begin.

To be able to apply for a visa electronically, you must:

• schedule an appointment with the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC before applying online
• have a valid email address that will continue to be valid throughout the entire application process
• pay with a credit card: Visa or MasterCard
• have access to a computer with the correct technical specifications (further information about the technical requirements on the Swedish Migration Board website)
• have access to the required supporting documents in electronic form

You cannot use this service if:

• Sweden is represented by another country in the country from which you are applying
• you wish to apply for a visa for another Schengen country which is represented by Sweden in the country from which you are applying
• you wish to apply for a work permit at the same time

Supporting documents
Check which supporting documents you need to attach to your application. This information is available under the heading for the type of Visa you are applying for in the menu.

• documents must be no larger than 2MB
• only latin characters are allowed in the filename
• the following file formats are acceptable: pdf, doc(x), jpg, png, rtf, txt

Electronic application for Schengen visa to visit Sweden

 

Fees for visas and permits for visits

You must pay a charge to apply for a visa, an extension of a visa or a residence permit for a visit. The charge will not be returned if you do not get a visa, an extended visa or a residence permit for a visit.

Fees for a visa

If you submit your visa application at a Swedish mission abroad, the fee is EUR 60. The visa fee for minors aged 6-12 years is 35 euro. As a rule, the fee is payable in local currency. Further information is available from the embassy or consulate general where you will submit your application. There are however certain exceptions to this rule.
 

No fee

Totally exempt from the fee are

• children under the age of six
• schoolchildren, students in higher education, postgraduate students and their accompanying professors — on condition that the purpose of the trip is study or education
• researchers — on condition that the purpose of the trip is scientific research
• Citizens of Japan
• relatives of citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland if they are travelling with the relative or will meet in connection with the journey

Relatives of citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland must present a certificate which confirms the marriage or familial relationship. The following persons are classified as relatives:

• husband or wife
• registered partner
• common-law spouse (does not apply to persons co-habiting with Swiss citizens)
• a child under the age of 21 or an older child who is financially dependent on its parents
• parents who are financially dependent on children in Sweden.

Relatives of Swedish citizens must, however, pay a fee to apply for a visa.
 

Reduced fee

 
Citizens of countries which are signatories to the Visa Facilitation Agreement with the EU pay a reduced fee or are exempt from paying any fee. Information on what applies to respective countries can be obtained from embassies and consulates general of the EU Member States in these countries. The signatory countries are:

• Albania
• Bosnia
• Cape Verde
• Georgia
• Macedonia
• Moldavia
• Montenegro
• Russia
• Serbia
• Ukraine

Extension of visa

There is no charge for an extension application owing to force majeure or humanitarian grounds. However, an application for an extension of a visa on grounds of strong personal reasons costs EUR 30.

The Migration Board does not accept cash payment

The Swedish Migration Board does not accept cash payment. If you cannot pay with a credit card you will receive a paying-in slip when you submit your application in person.

Fees for residence permit for visit

A residence permit for visit costs:
Adult	SEK 1,000
Child	SEK 500

INDIA VISA STATUS CHECK ::: INDIAN VISA APPLICATION CENTRE

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ONLINE VISA APPLICATION THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA TASHKENT - UZBEKISTAN

ON SUBMISSION ONLINE VISA APPLICATION:
Click To Online Apply

1. Complete your visa application form with the following documents through the Embassy of the Republic Indonesia in Tashkent:
a.)    1 Passport size of photograph, size 3x4 mm for each application form. File of photograph with maximum size of 200 kb and renamed according to passport number should be uploaded through Online Visa Application. Please prepare the file before starting filling up this Form;
b.)     Copy of the passport the expiry date of which must be at least 6 months;
c.)     Letter of Invitation or Letter of Guaranty during stay in Indonesia;
d.)    Copy of the hotel booking for the period of stay in Indonesia;
e.)    Copy of the airline reservation from Tashkent to the places to visit in Indonesia;
f.)    Reference letter from employer.
2.     To print the application from you need PDF reader installed in your PC.
3.     Submit the application form at lease 3 (three) working days before the planned trip.
4.    The applicant should submit the printed visa application form and attach the required documents depending on the purpose of the visit to Indonesia. See the visa requirements.
5.    Granting the visa depends on physical verification and fulfillment of the required documents.

Click To Online Apply

For more information kindly contact consular section of the Embassy

Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia
Address :
Yahyo Gulamov, nO. 73 TASHKENT - UZBEKISTAN
Phone : +998 (71)232-02-36, 232-02-37, 232-02-38
Fax : +998 (71)120-65-40, 233-05-13 E-mail : unitkom@kbri-tashkent.go.id

Apply for VISA to Thailand

Online Visa Application

To fill in your online application form click here.

If you have completed your visa application form and need to get back to it to modify please click here.

To take a printout of the completed visa application form click here.

You are required to print your visa application form and a barcode sheet which will be generated upon completion of the visa form as part of this process.

You are required to submit the visa application form and barcode sheet along with the supporting documents to the respective Thailand Visa Application Centre.

We also suggest that you have the following information at hand before you start:

	Passport for traveling abroad
	Address in Thailand
	Details of the inviting person/organization
	Itinerary

FAQ Visa Application

Do I have to use an application form filled online or may I submit a hand written paper application form as before?   You can also use a hand written paper application form to submit your application. Download paper application form

Am I allowed to make changes into my application form filled online afterwards or should I make changes with a pen on the paper or do I have to print a new application and a barcode sheet?

Note:

	all mandatory fields should be completed
	print the application form along with the barcode sheet
	do not forget to sign the application form

ITALY VISA APPLICATION Check Status

TRACK YOUR APPLICATION
For Passports applied on or before 06 Feb 2013 : Track Your Application

For Passports applied after 06 Feb 2013 : Track Your Application (new)

For more information about Italy Visa Policies and Procedures, click on http://www.vfsglobal-it-bd.com


Security Regulations

Security Notice for Applicants Visiting Italian Visa Application Centre

All applicants entering the visa application centre will be subject to a security search. Separate facilities will be made available for ladies.

Mobile phones are not permitted to use inside the application centre, and need to be switched off while entering to the Visa application centre.

Only applicants are permitted to get inside the Visa application centre. Relatives, friends or any other person apart from applicant will not be allowed. Identity of applicant will be checked while entering the application centre. Therefore, all applicants are requested to bring original passport or a valid government issued ID card (including his / her National ID Card, Driving License, Voter Card etc.) to enter the Visa Application Centre.

Due to security reasons the following items will not be permitted inside the Application Centre or stored in the premises.

• All battery operated or electronic gadgets such as cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3's, floppies, laptops, or portable music players.
• All bags such as travel bags, back packs, briefcases, suitcases, leather / jute / cloth bags and zip folders. Only a plastic bag containing your application related papers would be permitted.
• Sealed envelopes or packages.
• Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ fuel etc.
• Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.
• Weapon or weapon like objects or explosive material of any kind.

The list provided above is not finite. Other items may be prohibited based on Security Staff's discretion.

Due to security concerns, we do not permit interested parties such as friends, relatives or business contacts to accompany visa applicants. However, interpreters are allowed to accompany hearing-impaired / physically challenged applicants. All Applicants are required to show a valid government issued ID card (including his / her Passport, National ID Card, Driving License, Voter Card etc. to enter into the VAC to streamline the unwanted outsiders.

Please Note:
There is no facility at the Visa Application Centre to store prohibited items. Applicants are requested to make alternate arrangements to keep the same before entry into the centre.  

Apply for VISA to Italy

Note: “Dear Applicants there are no charges or fees applicable for scheduling the appointments to submit your Visa Applications at the Italian Visa Application Centre. Applicants are informed that no payments should be made to any person or office outside the Visa Application Centre for availing any service within the Application Centre. Kindly obtain official receipts for all payments made at the Visa Application Centre.

If you are requested or forced to pay outside the Visa Application Centre or if you are aware that other people have been asked to pay, please cooperate and inform us at communications@vfsglobal.com. We will definitely take action against such unfair requests”
Welcome to the website of the Italy Visa & Legalization Application Center in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The Embassy of Italy in Dhaka has appointed VFS Global as an outsourced partner, to facilitate applications for Italian Schengen visas and to operate a call center for the dissemination of information. Italy Visa & Legalization Application Centre (IVLAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh is officially authorized by the Italian Embassy in Dhaka to accept applications for visas, legalization, and collection of fees and the return of documents.

All Agriculture, Domestic Sponsor, Family reunion & Skilled Worker Category Applicants are requested to visit our website to make a prior online appointment before visiting our center for a Visa application Submission. Applicants must need to bring all required documents to submit visa applications and only the applicant is allowed to enter into the Centre to submit their visa Application .Accompanying person may be allowed only for the Physically Challenged or Aged applicants.

For Tourist Business Category limited applications will be accepted per day Based on the Priority and according to the Instruction given by Embassy Of Italy in Dhaka.

This website facilitates the applicants with a range of services which should make the visa application procedure simple, accessible and more convenient. Please go through the contents carefully before making an application.

This website is applicable for all residents of Bangladesh who wish to apply for an Italy Visa &/or Legalization through the Embassy of Italy in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, travelers can obtain a Schengen visa from the Embassy of Italy if the port of entry is in Italy as per the Travel plan. The application is required to be submitted with Italy Visa & Legalization. Application Centre in Dhaka.

For further information on entrance visas for the Schengen Area, please click here.

Applicants wishes to travel to Greece and Malta with a "C" type Visa may submit their application through Italy Visa & legalization Application Centre in Dhaka..

"Dear Applicants,

Please be informed that as per the instruction of the Embassy of Italy , Dhaka all Agriculture, Family Reunion & Skilled Worker (Tirochino) categories applicant who took Manual appointment through VFS before 31 October 2012 are requested to submit their application before 7 March, 2013 without any delay. After 7 March, 2013 VFS will not accept any Manually issued token for their visa application submission. Any applicant who is unable to submit their application as per the given date would need to take online appointment and submit as per the online appointment date. The helpline operated by VFS Global will be unable to respond to you on any query with regards to appointment. The Family Reunion Categories applicant who took Online Appointment since 2 January 2013 to 12 February 2013 are also requested to submit their visa application before 7 March, 2013.

Bahrain Electronic Visa Service (Visa Check)

Special eVisas are available for visitors to Bahrain for the F1 Grand Prix (19-21 April 2013).

If you will be attending as a spectator, click Apply for eVisa to see details of the unsponsored visas currently available.

If you are an official, a member of a team, or a journalist, contact Bahrain International Circuit to arrange a special participant's visa.

Printed Grand Prix application form to be submitted at NPRA.

Note: The special eVisas will available online from March 1st 2013.

From this site you can:

• Check your eligibility for a Bahrain visa.
  
• Apply on-line for certain types of visa (if available) -- press Apply for eVisa.
  
• Check the status of an eVisa application -- press Check your eVisa.
  

If you are a registered user, please press Login to continue.
If you want to become a registered user, press What is a Registered User? Note that this is only for residents of Bahrain.
Need more information?.... please use the links on the left.

The system used for issuing an eVisa from this site interfaces to and checks data with other Bahrain Government systems. If you provide an incorrect answer to any question, then your application may not be approved.

Note: From March 1st 2012, visit eVisas will be available to citizens of South Korea (Republic of Korea).

Indian Visa Status Check

Welcome to Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC)
Click Here To Check Indian Visa Status 

Welcome to the website of The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC). We are the authorized agency of the High Commission of India, Dhaka for accepting Indian visa applications from Indian visa seekers (except Diplomatic and Official passports) and to return the processed passports to the applicants.
Please note that our role in accepting and returning the processed passports is purely administrative in nature and has no impact or bearing on the outcome or the processing of visa applications. These are the sole prerogatives of the High Commission of India and their decision is final in the matter.
Applicants are solely responsible for the applications they submit and the information they provide. Any false documents or other misrepresentation of information in support of their visa application is bound to have a direct impact on the outcome of their application by the High Commission of India.
Applicants are also advised to plan their trips to India only after an appropriate visa has been procured.
 

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Oman visa check : Online Visa Application Status Enquiry

Click Here To Check Oman Visa Status 
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Oman Visa Processing and Inquiry Center

Basic Informations

HEAD OF STATE: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said (since 1970)

AREA: 309,500 sq. km.

NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES:
Yemen Arab Republic, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

POPULATION: 2,331,391 (2003 Census).
The official language is Arabic. Islam is the official religion, but other religions are tolerated.

CAPITAL: Muscat

MAJOR CITIES: Salalah, Nizwa, Sur, Sohar

CURRENCY: Rial Omani (OR) of 1,000 baizas = US$2.58

NATIONAL DAY: 18th November

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 73.8 years

POPULATION GROWTH RATE: 2% (2003)
POPULATION DENSITY: 7.5

GOVERNMENT: A bicameral system.
The Council of Oman consists of the Consultation Council and the State Council.
The Consultation members are elected by the Omani citizens, and the State Council members are appointed by HM The Sultan.


TIME DIFFERENCE: GMT + 4 hours

OMAN – Tradition and modernity

Oman lies at the eastern corner of the Arabian peninsula. Sharjah and Fujairah (UAE) separate the main part of Oman from the northernmost part of the state, a peninsula (Musandam) extending into the Strait of Hormuz. It is for many Westerners a country waiting to be discovered.

Historically Omanis were seafarers and traders who dominated regional commodity trading in the Indian Ocean, East Africa and the Arabian Gulf. There were thus a succession of migrations which saw the growth of settlements along some parts of the East African coast.

Prior to the coming on stream of oil in 1964, the country was dependent on the agricultural sector and on fishing activities. In 1970, Oman had just 3 kms of asphalted roads. Asking a 50-year old Omani man to describe his country in the 1960s, the answer was simply: “There was nothing …”.

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the son of Sultan Said, was aware of his father’s conservatism so he took over power in 1970. Since that time His Majesty has strived to modernize his country and oil revenues have given him the opportunity to develop a modern infrastructure of roads, ports and airports, as well as first-class telecommunications and broadcasting systems. Some 50 hospitals have been opened throughout the country and educational programmes for all ages successfully implemented.

Of course oil reserves will be exhausted one day and the country is therefore diversifying its economy, especially in the field of tourism. Among the Gulf states, Oman has many advantages for developing tourism: its climate, varied scenery, archaeological and historical remains, as well as its friendly people. With its high standard of hotel accommodation, it can satisfy even the most demanding travellers.

WOMEN

These days the high status Omani women enjoy is reflected in the priority accorded to them in the country’s development plans. According to the 2003 Census, 49% of the population of the Sultanate are women, many of whom are below the age of 18 and have enjoyed the same educational opportunities as boys of a similar age.

The Personal Status Law guarantees Omani women equal rights in both education and employment.

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos has repeatedly called upon the female population to lend their full support to the continuing the development of their country. An example of this is His Majesty’s speech on the occasion of the opening of the Second Term of the Consultation Council (Majlis a’Shura) in December 1994: “We call upon Omani women everywhere, in the villages and cities, in both urban and Bedu communities, in the hills and mountains, to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the process of economic and social development. We have great faith in the educated young Omani women to work devotedly..”. They have responded by seeking and securing jobs from government minister to supermarket check-out assistant.

Government

Women have the right to vote and run for office in Consultation Council elections which are held every 4 years, e.g. in the 5th 2003 elections there were 584 candidates and 16 women were among them representing various regions of the Sultanate. Two were then elected. Additionally, His Majesty has appointed 9 women to serve on the Council of State (Majlis a’Dawla) for a 4-year term of office.

The number of women holding senior positions has risen steadily – on 5th March 2003 Aisha al Siyabia was appointed as President of the Public Authority for Craft Industries, with the rank of Minister. On 8th March 2004 Dr Rawiyah bint Saud al Busaidiyah was promoted to become Minister of Higher Education, making her the first female minister with portfolio in Oman’s history. These were followed on 9th June 2004 when Royal Decree N. 61/2004 established a Ministry of Tourism and named a woman, Rajiha bint Abdulamir to be its Minister. Then on 22nd October 2004 Dr Sharifa bint Khalfan Al Yahya-eyah, a university professor, was appointed to take over the Ministry of Social Development.

Oman is rightly proud to have been the first Arab country to appoint a woman to head an overseas Embassy when Khadija al Lawatia was appointed the Sultanate’s Ambassador to the Netherlands and at  the end of 2005 , Hanina Bint Sultan al-Maghiria is to be Oman's Ambassador in Washington. In 2003 an Omani woman was appointed to head the United Nations Information Centre, based in Geneva, Switzerland, with authority over an international network of 77 information centres and more than 300 staff.

Women are also making strides in the legal profession with 5 ladies appointed as Deputy Attorneys-General in May 2004.

Employment

Statistics show that Omani women in the Civil Service account for 3l% of the total personnel, 18% of the private sector’s employees registered with the Public Authority for Social Insurance are women, as well as 56% of teaching positions at government schools are taken by women.

Education

In higher education, female students make up 61% of students studying at education colleges, 26% at the Sharia and Law College, while at Sultan Qaboos University girls represent 55% of students admitted at diploma level, 50% at degree level and 35% admitted for postgraduate studies.

Omani Women’s Associations (OWAs)
The OWA provides a channel for voluntary work and child welfare services, and 39 branches with 2,738 members can be found throughout Oman.Omani women are encouraged to become involved in voluntary social work and to contribute to the development of their communities. This is in addition to around 3,000 female volunteers in the UNICEF programmes.

Recreation
In 1994 Oman established national women’s teams in volleyball, basketball, tennis, table tennis and several other sports. There are also both government and privately-run centres around the Sultanate which encourage women to preserve their national heritage by teaching traditional crafts and skills. These centres also provide kindergartens, information programmes and field visits, as well as giving the ladies opportunities to take part in conferences and tourism fairs abroad.

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USA Visa Status Check

U.S. Embassy Dhaka is excited to introduce a brand new system for checking applicants’ case status online that will significantly simplify and improve the process for all non-immigrant visa applicants. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NEW SYSTEM FOR VISA STATUS CHECK HAS REPLACED THE OLD SPREADSHEET METHOD AND WILL BE THE ONLY WAY TO CHECK YOUR VISA STATUS. If you need your passport to travel or for any other reason after you submit it to the U.S. Embassy, you may collect the passport from the Consular Section on any work day from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Please bring the administrative processing letter, DS-160 confirmation page with your CEAC Application ID or your PIN ID, whichever available, and the given “token”.  

For applicants who had an interview ON OR AFTER December 23, 2012:

If your visa application has been refused 221(g) and requires additional administrative processing, you can now check the status of your visa case from the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) page https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ at any time. We recommend that you check your case status frequently. To do that, you need to enter your CEAC barcode ID number and the interview location (Dhaka) as requested on the website. The CEAC barcode ID number is located on the upper right hand side on your DS-160 Confirmation page which was returned to you at the interview. After the interview, your case status will show as “Administrative Processing.” You do not need to contact us while your status remains in “Administrative Processing.” If we need any further information from you, we will contact you.
When your case status changes to “Issued,” your visa is ready for pick-up. You may come and collect it from the U.S. Embassy, Gate 2 on any workday between 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Please bring the DS-160 Confirmation page with your bar code ID number.
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For applicants who had an interview BEFORE December 23, 2012:

If your visa application has been refused 221(g) and requires additional administrative processing, you can now check the status of your visa case from the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) page https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ at any time. We recommend that you check your case status frequently. To do that, you need to enter your PIN ID given to you at the interview, and select the interview location (Bangladesh, Dhaka). If you kept your DS-160 Confirmation page, you can also use the CEAC barcode ID number located on the upper right hand side on that DS-160 (for example, AA0020AKAX). After the interview, your case status will show as “Administrative Processing.” You do not need to contact us while your status remains in “Administrative Processing.” We will contact you by email or by telephone and ask you to bring your passport to the U.S. Embassy when we are ready to issue your visa.
When your case status changes to “Issued,” your visa is ready for pick-up. You may come and collect it from the U.S. Embassy, Gate 2 on any workday between 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Please bring the DS-160 Confirmation page or your PIN ID letter.

How to Search:

Please Note: If your PIN ID’s handwritten last digits are between 1 and 9, (for example, 2012111 111 6, you need to add three “0” before that last digit like this - 2012111 111 0001. If your PIN ID’s last digits are a number higher than 9 (for example, 2012111 111 23), please add two “0” before the last digit like this - 2012111 111 0023).  You may also use your CEAC barcode ID number that is located on the upper right hand side on your DS-160 Confirmation page. See the sample of below.