Rigmarole (noun)

A complex or unnecessary series of actions or steps; a prolonged and complicated process.

Origin:

Of uncertain origin. it first appeared in the late 16th century.

Examples:

1. The application process was a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
2. The new software installation was a rigmarole of updates and reboots.
3. The rigmarole of getting a passport was more difficult than he expected.
4. The rigmarole of setting up the new system was a nightmare.
5. The whole process was a rigmarole and he didn't understand why it had to be so complicated.