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Visa application checklist

Incomplete paperwork is the number-one reason applications get delayed or refused. Work through this checklist before submitting anything, and remember that exact requirements vary by country and visa type.

Every application starts here

Core documents

  • Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and two blank pages
  • Completed application form, signed and dated
  • Recent passport-size photographs meeting the destination's specifications
  • Copies of previous visas and travel history, if any
  • National ID card copy
Show you can support your stay

Financial proof

  • Bank statements for the last 3–6 months
  • Proof of income, payslips, employment letter, or business registration
  • Sponsorship letter and sponsor's financials, where applicable
  • Tax compliance certificate, if requested
Demonstrate a clear, credible itinerary

Travel & accommodation

  • Flight reservation or detailed travel itinerary
  • Hotel bookings or host invitation letter
  • Travel insurance covering the full duration of stay
  • Day-by-day plan for tourist applications, where required
Depends on your visa type

Category-specific extras

  • Study, admission letter, tuition payment proof, academic transcripts
  • Work, employment contract, work permit approval, qualifications
  • Family, relationship certificates, sponsor's residence proof
  • Business, invitation from host company, trade documentation

Pro tip: never submit originals unless explicitly required, keep certified copies of everything, and make sure names match your passport exactly across all documents. Our consultants double-check every file before submission.

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