Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any
Visa Application form: completed and signed
2 recent photographs: colour photo with white background and matt finish
Personal Covering letter: explaining purpose of travel to the country
Original Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
Income Tax Returns/Form 16: for last 3 years
Air tickets: proof of return flight tickets from and back to your home country
Hotel reservation: proof of accommodation for your entire stay
Travel Itinerary: day-wise plan outlining all elements of the trip
Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:
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1. If Employed:
Leave Sanctioned Certificate: with company seal providing approval for leave
Salary Slips: of last 3 months
2. If Self Employed:
Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years
3. If Retired:
Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc
4. If Student
ID Card: from school, college or institute
5. If Minor
Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC)
If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
ID Proof: of parents
6. If Visiting friend or relative
Invitation letter: stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country
ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
7. If Sponsored
Sponsorship Letter: sponsors need to provide the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary
ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
Proof of Financial Support: updated bank statement, pay slips
8. For Business Visa
Invitation Letter: from host company stating purpose of trip, business details etc
Business Covering Letter: from Indian company on company letterhead.
