How to speed up your visa application

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One of the most time-consuming parts of the visa application process is waiting (sometimes seemingly endlessly) for a decision to be made.

While the time it takes for your visa application to be processed is out of your hands, there are steps you can take before submitting your visa that would give you the best chance of receiving a decision sooner rather than later, within the timeframes provided by the Department of Home Affairs.

Key reasons that cause delays

1. Missing documentation
2. Character and/or health issues
3. Submitting multiple visa applications for the same type of visa

Steps for speeding up your visa application - getting it right the first time