The VIP Entry Permit is a priority processing service designed to expedite the issuance of an entry permit. We strive to obtain the permit within 24 hours from the time all required documents are received, provided the request meets the cutoff times. Note that there is no guarantee since all visa services are subject to the immigration authority.
Some nationalities cannot avail of this service due to additional security screening affecting visa processing times:
Afghanistan Bangladesh Cameroon Congo Egypt Ethiopia Ghana Guinea Indonesia Iran Iraq Israel Kenya Lebanon Libya Malaysia Niger Pakistan Palestine State Republic of South Sudan Somalia Sri Lanka Sudan Syria Togo Tunisia Uganda Yemen
If IFZA fails to meet the VIP timeline, the service fee can be refunded, preferably via a credit note. All requests for refunds need to be analyzed by the Visa team leader that will decide to approve or reject the requests. Use the attached flowchart to guide you on how to act and which template to use when dealing with VIP refund requests.
Refund Procedure: