- Submission of the specified government forms and the required personal documentation, including passport copies, birth certificates, and police certificates confirming that applicants have no criminal record.
- Initiation of extensive due diligence processes.
- Verification of all the information provided and the sources of all funds.
- Announcement of the application decision.
- Fulfillment of outstanding financial obligations and collection of biometric data at a consulate or embassy.
- Issuance of the passport.