Originally Posted by
Terpe
No you don't need to pick up at the airport. That should best be treated as emergency route.
The wife of Washy will travel out on the 15 August which happens to be the first valid date of her 30 day vignette. CFO sticker is only given to those who hold a valid visa.
Valid visa means that the start date of the visa (30 vignette) is current.
When your wife gets her visa she'll need to wait until her start date (valid from date) is current before CFO will grant the passport sticker.