The General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence (GDNPR) will launch a new application form on July 1.

It follows directives from Interior Ministry Under-Secretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and aims to streamline visa and residence applications.

The new-look form will be used to apply for all types of visas and residence permits and features the applicant's data, rules and regulations governing all types of visas and residence permits as well as the required documents to expedite issuance procedures for citizens and residents.

The GDNPR plans to launch the e-application form soon.-TradeArabia News Service