Basic Details
Passport
Requires physical
Passport should be valid for atleast 3 months from the date of return and should have at least 2 blank pages.
Enclose any old passports with the application.
Handwritten passports, passports with observations mentioned and passports valid for more than 10 years are not accepted.
Photographs
Requires physical
Photograph Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, clicked within the last 3 months, 80% face, clicked against a plain white background with matt finish.
Personal income tax returns
Last 3yrs Income tax return if applicable
Bank Statement
Bank statement for last 6 months with bank's sign & seal showing sufficient balance and cash flow, if someone else is sponsoring the trip; additionally the occupation proof documents of the sponsor will also be required.
Additional Requirements
English documents or official translations required.
Additional documents or interviews may be requested.
No applications for travel within 15 days of submission.
Rent Agreement
Applicable, if passport is issued in a different jurisdiction from the jurisdiction of visa application.
Hotel Reservation
Showing Hotel Address, Contact Number, Applicant's Name and Dates of Reservation.
Marriage Certificate
Applicable, if the applicant is married and spouse's name is not mentioned on the passport
Travel Details
Return air tickets
Copy of confirmed arrival and departure tickets
Occupational Details
Employed
Company appointment letter
Salary slips for the last 6 months
Leave sanction letter and no objection certificate from employer mentioning the dates of leave sanctioned on company letterhead along with the name, designation, signature and contact information of the authorized signatory
Self-employed
Cover Letter, with the business letterhead.
Business registration certificate; can be any of GST certificate, Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership deed, MOA, etc.
Add valid proprietorship proof.
Student
Bonafied certificate from educational institution
Leave letter from the student's educational institution
Student identity card copy
Retired
Retirement Proof (OR)
Pension slip for the last 3 months.
If staying with friends and family
Invitation Letter
Including the name/passport no.of the invitees and duration/purpose of stay
Inviter Details
Permanent address and contact no.of the inviting person
Copy of Passport and Visa of the inviter
Invitation Letter
Address Proof