Step 1: Arrive at the office at least 3 hours before opening to ensure optimal waiting time.
Step 2: Bring a snack, because you'll need it.
Step 3: Be prepared to fill out form 27-B/6 in triplicate.
Step 4: Engage in spirited debates with fellow line-waiters about the meaning of life.
For more information on the finer points of Submandate 456, see Submandate 789: The Advanced Guide to Bureaucratic Red Tape.