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CBI Timeline from Start to Passport: How Long Is Each Stage?

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Fergus Wu, Co-founder & Chief Immigration Consultant

Summary

Published processing times usually mean after filing. Stage breakdown for planning.

Short answer: published 3–12 months usually means after filing. Source-of-funds and notarised translations before filing often take weeks to months more.

FAQ

Is Vanuatu really three months?

Post-filing is relatively fast; prep still takes time.

Which stage slips most?

Source of funds and evidence requests.

Passport how long after approval?

Often weeks for production and delivery.

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