Security Regulations for Applicants Visiting the Visa Application Center

Due to security reasons, the following items are strictly prohibited within the Application Center premises:

Restricted Items:

• Electronic Devices: All battery-operated or electronic devices, including, but not limited to, video cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs (CDs), MP3 players, diskettes, laptop computers, and portable music players.

• Bags: All types of bags, such as travel bags, backpacks, briefcases, luggage, leather/jute/textile bags, and zippered document holders. Only a clear plastic file folder containing your application documents is permitted.

• Sealed envelopes or packages.

• Any flammable material (e.g., matchboxes, lighters, benzene).

• Sharp objects (e.g., scissors, sharpeners, nail files).

• Weapons: Firearms, objects resembling firearms, or any explosive material.

The list above is not exhaustive, and other objects may be prohibited upon the discretion of the Security Officer.

Entry Restrictions for Companions:

Relevant parties, such as friends, relatives, or business contacts accompanying visa applicants, are prohibited from entering the visa center.

Exceptions: Hearing-impaired/physically handicapped applicants or applicants who do not speak the languages spoken at the Visa Application Center are permitted to have interpreters accompany them.

Please note: There are no facilities available within the Visa Application Center to store restricted items. Applicants are requested to arrange storage for these items elsewhere before entering the center.