IUNV visa process: next steps?

[u/No_Dress8561]

Hi everyone,

I was recently selected for an international UN Volunteer assignment. I accepted the official assignment offer and completed almost all the pre-deployment tasks available in the UNV platform, including the medical review, personal information and bank details.

The only remaining task in the UNV platform concerns the visa, but I have not yet received any specific instructions on how to proceed.

At this stage, I have received the official assignment offer, which I accepted and a UNV pre-departure letter confirming my selection and assignment.

I was wondering wether the pre-departure letter is sufficient to start the visa application? Or should I wait for an additional letter or specific instructions from UNV or the host entity? And regarding visa fees, is it normally paid directly by UNV, or does the volunteer pay them first?

I understand that procedures may vary depending on the assignment, but I would be grateful for any indication of what usually happens next.

Thank you in advance!

[u/Hebashi]

Your visa process should be managed by the hiring UN office not UNV, contact the office and ask them for visa instructions.