According to an official notification released by IVAC on Tuesday (October 6, 2026), appointment slots for the subsequent two weeks are regularly released on Thursdays or the last working day of the week, contingent upon slot availability from the respective diplomatic mission and visa section. Under this release framework, slots are opened between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM from Sunday to Thursday, and between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Saturdays, subject to quota availability. IVAC explicitly clarified that same-day appointment bookings are strictly prohibited, requiring all applicants to schedule their appointments strictly within the designated two-week forward booking window.