It seems you're American (like myself) so: (1) do the (
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site and print your payment receipt and booking/appt confirmation (which serves as your confirmation and not for you to physically visit the office); then (2) send ALL visa docs (including docs mentioned in 1) to your proper consulate/embassy; after you get the visa approval do (3) the COE with all the necessary documents including a picture of your approved visa from your passport at