Thats fine.. thats exactly what we did. There is no requirement to have a GCC before applying for a Visa. You will need your Visa before you can get the sticker though.
Yes thats true, but because my wife will apply for her 1st Passport she needs the GCC. I think everyone has a way and order of doing things. We have gone for .. Marriage license... GCC..passport.TB screen..visa.. last of all attend CFO for the sticker.
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained"
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