Do Visa Officers Also Print the Final Visa?

No, the visa is not printed by the same consular officers who interview the applicant. Here's how the process works:

• Consular officers conduct the interview and make the decision to approve or deny the visa based on the applicant's eligibility.

• Once a visa is approved, the visa printing and processing are handled by administrative or visa support staff, not the consular officer themselves.

• The visa is printed at the embassy or consulate’s visa unit, and then affixed to the applicant’s passport before being returned.

This division of roles ensures efficiency and security in the visa issuance process.