No luggage or large items are allowed on the consular premises; therefore applicants should make arrangements to leave their luggage elsewhere. Applicants may only bring document files after a thorough security screening. It is a security risk to leave items on the street. Such items may be confiscated by local authorities.

All metal items as well as mobile phones, lighters, matches, etc. must be removed from pockets and presented for security screening. Mobile phones must be turned off before entering the building.

The following items are not allowed inside the Consular Section:

• Bags, purses (except diaper bags and wallets)
• Backpacks
• Cell phones
• Suitcases
• Weapons
• Electronics such as notebooks, iPods, PDAs, etc.
• Cameras
• Cosmetics
• Food and drinks
• Liquids
• Documents in closed (non-transparent) folders. Only transparent thin folders are allowed
• Medication (pills, spays, syringes, etc.)

NOTE: If you use electronic medical devices (such as hearing aids, pace makers, etc.), please inform the consular guards about this as soon as you arrive for your interview.

PARKING BY THE CONSULAR SECTION

The Consular Section does not have a parking lot, and on-street parking is very difficult.

WAITING OUTSIDE THE CONSULAR SECTION

Applicants should arrive 15 minutes prior to their appointment time in order to go through security. Upon arrival, applicants need to take place in line according to the scheduled appointment time.

Applicants must have their visa application completely filled out and signed with the photo attached to it. A voucher from ProCredit bank for the MRV fee payment must also be attached to the application as shown (please see the example).

The applicant’s forms and passport will be checked by the Call Center representative. Applicants will then be asked to proceed to the security screening.

No family members or friends can come on the premises of the Consular Section if they are not scheduled for an interview. This also applies to the U.S. citizens accompanying visa applicant. An exception is made for applicants under the age of 16 whose parents may accompany them.

NOTE:  Because of traffic and narrow streets surrounding the Consular Section, waiting on the street is both inconvenient and potentially dangerous, especially for children.

WAITING INSIDE THE CONSULAR SECTION

The indoor visa waiting area is small. Most visa applicants will be asked to proceed to the covered outdoor pavilion and wait there until there is room available inside. The applicants are advised to dress according to the weather.

Before submitting documents at the consular intake windows, applicants should take their applications out of folders and envelopes.