Visa Checklist

Armenia

Checklist: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ARMENIA 

  1. Passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of submission of the visa application.
  2. One Visa Application Form to be filled completely and signed by the applicant.
  3. Two recent color photographs, 35 x 45mm in size with white background.
  4. Covering letter from the applicant stating the purpose and duration of the visit.
  5. Proof of airline reservation for a return trip
  6. Two copies of passport first and last page to be submitted.
  7. Bank statement for last 6 months duly attested by bank
  8. 3 yrs ITR or Form 16
  9. Proof of accommodation
  10. Invitation letter from a friend or a Hotel Reservation confirmation
Australia

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR AUSTRALIA(TOURIST AND BUSINESS): 

  1. If tourist, Completely filled application form 1419.
  2. If employed, Completely filled application form 1415.
  3. Notarized copy of all pages of current passport.
  4. Certified copies of birth certificates (with name of both parents)
  5. One recent passport-size photograph (white background)
  6. Passport
  7. Must have validity of 3 months after intended period of travel.
    ii. Have at least 1 blank pages left.
  8. Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30000. (photocopy)
  9. Complete travel itinerary with return ticket/reservation
  10. Photocopy of Applicants passport.
  11. If Employed, letter from employer – stating position, salary, length of employment and confirming leave of absence for travel
  12. If Self-Employed, registration of company/business
  13. If Student, letter from educational institute granting leave
  14. If Tourist,Completely filled Health requirements and character and penal clearance requirements.
  15. If Self-Employed, Evidence of Reason for travel:
  16. Letter of invitation from host organization.
    ii. Conference registration details.
    iii. Letter from employer stating reason for visit.
    iv. Complete itinerary with contact details of local business partner.
    v. Employment contract.
  17. If Self-Employed, Proof of educational and professional qualifications
  18. If Self-Employed, Proof and details of current employment and role during your Australia visit.
  19. If Self-Employed, Details of contacts with Australian businessmen/organizations (If Any)
  20. If Self-Employed, Company’s registration certificate and/or annual report
  21. If Self-Employed, Completely filled Health requirements and character and penal clearance requirements.
  22. Proof of Adequate Financial Means.
  23. Salary slips/certificate last 3 months.
    ii. Bank Statement of 3 months.
    iii. ITR last 3 years.
    iv. Form 16.
  24. Proof of Accommodation.
  25. Hotel Confirmation.
    ii. Letter of Invitation from Sponsor along with photo id proof.
  26. Photograph Specifications:
  27. Size 3.5 x 4.5 cm
    b. Plain light colored background
    c. Head should be in the center of the frame
Belgium

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR BELGIUM(TOURIST AND BUSINESS)

  1. Completely filled application form.
  2. Two recent passport-size photograph (white background)
  3. Passport
  4. Must have validity of 3 months after intended period of travel.
    ii. Have at least 2 blank pages left.
  5. Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30000. (photocopy)
  6. Complete travel itinerary with return ticket/reservation
  7. Covering Letter explaining Purpose of Visit
  8. Photocopy of Applicants passport with Visa Copies (In Any/All Passports) for USA/UK/Canada/Australia/Schengen issued in last 3 years
  9. Proof of Social/Professional Status
  10. Proof of Adequate Financial Means
  11. Salary slips/certificate last 3 months
    ii. Bank Statement of 3 months
    iii. ITR last 3 years
    iv. Form 16.
  12. Proof of Accommodation
  13. Hotel Confirmation
    ii. Letter of Invitation from Sponsor along with photo id proof.
  14. Photograph Specifications:
  15. Size 3.5 x 4.5 cm
    ii. Plain white colored background
    iii. Head should be in the center of the frame
China

Checklist: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR CHINA 

  1. Passport
  2. Valid for 6 months after travel date
    ii. Must have 2 blank pages
  3. Present passport and previous passports in original
  4. Photocopy of present passport (front and back page)
  5. Two recent passport photographs
  6. 48 x 33 mm
    ii. On light background
  7. Covering letter stating complete purpose of travel
  8. Confirmed travel booking with day to day travel details
  9. Invitation letter
  10. Complete details on the applicant
    ii. Complete details on the planned visit
    iii. Details of the inviter
  11. Proof of Finance
  12. Bank statement for last 6 months
    ii. Latest ITR
  13. If Self-Employed/Business
  14. Proof of ownership (Partnership deed, articles of association or proof of proprietorship)
    ii. ITR of Company
    iii. Bank statement for last 6 months of company
  15. If Employed
  16. Certificate of employment from employer/NOC/ leave sanctioned
    ii. Salary bank statement for last 6 months
  17. If Student/Dependent
  18. Consent from the parents/spouse
    ii. Original bank statement of last 6 months of parents/spouse
    iii. Latest ITR for parents/spouse
    iv. ID Card photocopy (if student)
France

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FRANCE ( SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM )

  1. Completely filled application form.
  2. One recent passport-size photograph (white background).
  3. Passport
  4. Must have validity of 3 months after intended period of travel.
    ii. Have at least 2 blank pages left.
  5. Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30000 valid for 15 days after return (photocopy).
  6. Complete travel itinerary with return ticket/reservation.
  7. Copy of CAMPUS-FRANCE Id (If any).
  8. Letter of registration from a French Academic Institution or Certificate validating training program/sponsorship.
  9. Copy of degrees/diplomas and academic certificates.
  10. Covering letter explaining the study project and motivation, including short curriculum vitae.
  11. NOC from institute.
  12. Photocopy of Applicants passport (first and last page).
  13. Photocopy of all valid US, UK, and Schengen visas .
  14. Proof of Social/Professional Status (Marriage Certificate).
  15. Proof of Resources:(Only for LONG TERM VISA)
  16. Tuition Fees + 615 Euro per month (minimum) x no. of months of stay.
    ii. Undertaking of parent/financial supporter with documents.
  17. Proof of Adequate Financial Means
  18. Salary slips/certificate last 6 months.
    ii. Bank Statement of 6 months (Of Applicant/Parents/Sponsor).
    iii. ITR last 3 years.
    iv. Form 16.
  19. Proof of Accommodation
  20. Hotel/Hostel Confirmation.
    ii. Letter of Invitation from Sponsor along with photo id proof.
  21. Photograph Specifications:
  22. Size 3.5 x 4.5 cms.
    b. Plain light colored/white background.
    c. Head should be in the center of the frame.
Germany

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR GERMANY SHORT TERM VISA(TOURIST, STUDENT , TRANINING OR INTERNSHIP AND BUSINESS )

  1. Completely filled application form. If training and Internship, Completely filled (typed) application form
  2. One recent passport-size photograph (white background). If training and Internship, Two recent passport-size photograph (light background)
  3. Passport
  4. Must have validity of 3 months after intended period of travel
    ii. Have at least 2 blank pages left.
  5. Photocopy of Applicants passport(front and back)
  6. Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30000. (photocopy)
  7. Personal Covering Letter with Complete travel itinerary and flight/rail reservations
  8. If EMPLOYED: Invitation letter from business partner/client
  9. If EMPLOYED:Leave letter from company
  10. If EMPLOYED or training and Internship: Company Covering Letter with Complete travel itinerary and flight/rail reservations
  11. Proof of Civil Status (birth certificate, marriage certificate)
  12. If EMPLOYED: Detailed schedule of business meetings (if stay is longer than 30 days)
  13. If EMPLOYED: Company Certificate of Incorporation
  14. If EMPLOYED or training and Internship : Proof of Accommodation
  15. If EMPLOYED:Proof of Civil Status (Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate)
  16. If training and Internship, Deputation/NOC from Employer or School/University
  17. If training and Internship, Invitation letter from German Company/client/School/University
  18. If training and Internship, Proof of Qualification (Diploma, Degree certificate or mark sheets, whichever applicable)
  19. If Transit Visa, Copy of valid visa/residence permit for port of final destination
  20. If Transit Visa, Onward flight confirmed reservation details
  21. Proof of Adequate Financial Means
  22. Salary slips/certificate last 3 months
    ii. Certificate of Proprietorship if self employed/br> iii.Bank Statement of 3 months
    iv. ITR last 3 years or Form 17
  23. Proof of Accommodation
  24. Hotel Confirmation
    ii. Letter of Invitation from Sponsor along with photo id proof.
  25. Photograph Specifications:
  26. Size 45 x 35 mm
    b. Plain light grey background
    c. Head should be in the center of the frame

EXEMPTIONS:

  1. Indian nationals holding a valid visa or residence permit from a member state of Schengen area or Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Cyprus, Liechtenstein, Ireland, UK, Canada, Japan and USA
    B. Indians holding a valid residence permit Andorra, Monaco or San Marino
Greece

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR GREECE SHORT TERM VISA(TOURIST AND BUSINESS)

  1. Completely filled application form
  2. One recent passport-size photograph (white background)
  3. Passport
  4. Must have validity of 3 months after intended period of travel
    ii. Have at least 2 blank pages left.
  5. Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30000. (photocopy)
  6. Complete travel itinerary with return ticket/reservation
  7. Photocopy of Applicants passport
  8. Proof of Social/Professional Status
  9. Proof of Adequate Financial Means
  10. Salary slips/certificate last 3 months
    ii. Bank Statement of 3 months
    iii. ITR last 3 years
    iv. Form 16
  11. Proof of Accommodation
  12. Hotel Confirmation
    ii. Letter of Invitation from Sponsor along with photo id proof.
  13. Photograph Specifications:
  14. Size 2 x 2 inch
    b. Plain light colored background
    c. Head should be in the center of the frame
Italy

Checklist: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ITALY 

  1. Completely filled application form
  2. One recent passport-size photograph (white background)
  3. Passport i. Must have validity of 3 months after intended period of travel
    Have at least 2 blank pages left.
  4. Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30000. (photocopy)
  5. Complete travel itinerary with return ticket/reservation
  6. Photocopy of Applicants passport
  7. Proof of Social/Professional Status
  8. Proof of Adequate Financial Means
  9. Salary slips/certificate last 3 months
    ii. Bank Statement of 3 months
    iii. ITR last 3 years
    iv. Form 16
  10. Proof of Accommodation
  11. Hotel Confirmation
    ii. Letter of Invitation from Sponsor along with photo id proof.
  12. Photograph Specifications:
  13. Size 2 x 2 inch
    b. Plain light colored background
    c. Head should be in the center of the frame

For minors:

Application to be signed by both parents.

New Zealand

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR NEW ZEALAND SHORT TERM VISA(TOURIST AND BUSINESS)

  1. Completely filled application form
  2. Two recent passport-size photograph (white background)
  3. Health Requirements
  4. Less than 6 months: Not required
    ii. 6 – 12 months: Chest x-ray certificate required
    iii. More than 12 months: General medical and chest x-ray certificate required
  5. Character Requirements: If coming for more than 24 months, Police Clearance Certificate required
  6. Passport
  7. Must have validity of 3 months after intended period of travel
    ii. Have at least 2 blank pages left.
  8. Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30000. (photocopy)
  9. Complete travel itinerary with return ticket/reservation
  10. Photocopy of Applicants passport
  11. If Employed, letter from employer – stating position, salary, length of employment and confirming leave of absence for travel
  12. If Self-Employed, registration of company/business, business tax returns and account statements
  13. Letter of invitation from New Zealand inviter
  14. Evidence of previous contact with inviter
  15. Bona-fide letter stating purpose for travel
  16. If Visitor, Evidence of Relationship
  17. For Partner: Marriage Certificate
    ii. For Children: Birth Certificate
  18. Proof of Adequate Financial Means
  19. Salary slips/certificate last 3 months
    ii. Bank Statement of 3 months
    iii. ITR last 3 years
    iv. Form 16
  20. Proof of Accommodation
  21. Hotel Confirmation
    ii. Letter of Invitation from Sponsor along with photo id proof.
  22. Photograph Specifications:
  23. Size 35 x 45 mm
    b. Plain light colored background
    c. Head should be in the center of the frame
Singapore

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SWITZERLAND (TOURISM , STUDENT AND BUSINESS)

  1. Completely filled online application form and signed
  2. Two recent passport-size photograph (white background)
  3. Passport
  4. Must have validity of 3 months after intended period of travel
    ii. Have at least 2 blank pages left.
  5. Overseas medical insurance with minimum coverage of Euro 30000. (photocopy)
  6. Complete travel itinerary with return ticket/reservation
  7. Photocopy of Applicants passport
  8. Previous passport in original
  9. For Business, Covering letter on business letterhead from the employer/company mentioning your position, duration of service, date and purpose of trip and proof if expenses are covered by company
  10. For Business,Invitation letter from the business partner in Switzerland mentioning invitee details, date and purpose of visit with detailed schedule of meetings and/or trainings (day-by-day)
  11. Photocopies of valid Schengen/UK/USA visa
  12. If Tourist, Previous passport in original
  13. If Tourist, Personal covering letter with travel plan
  14. If Tourist, No-objection letter on business letterhead from the employer/company mentioning your position, duration of service, date and purpose of trip
  15. If Tourist, For students, ID card copy of the educational establishment
  16. If Tourist, For minors, copy of parents passport and authorization letter signed by both parents
  17. For students, Invitation letter from the respective host institute EPFL/ETH or university in Switzerland
  18. For students, Proof of Occupation
  19. A confirmation/no objection certificate from school/institute/university
    ii. Copy of school/college ID Card
    iii. Copy of Qualification Certificate
  20. For students, ID card copy of the educational establishment
  21. For minors, copy of parents passport and authorization letter signed by both parents
  22. Proof of Adequate Financial Means
  23. Salary slips/certificate last 3 months
    ii. Bank Statement of 3 months
    iii. ITR last 3 years
    iv. Form 16
  24. Proof of Accommodation
  25. Hotel Confirmation
    ii. Letter of Invitation from Sponsor along with photo id proof.
  26. Photograph Specifications:
  27. Size 3.5 x 4.5 cm
    b. Plain light colored background
    c. Head should be in the center of the frame
Switzerland

Checklist: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SINGAPORE

  1. Passports in original
  2. 2 passport size photographs in white back ground matt finish with 70-75% of face
  3. NOC letter from the organization
  4. Last Six months bank statement
  5. Air tickets
  6. Copy of Company ID card

Additional Documents

  1. If couple traveling Marriage Certificate may be required
  2. College ID card
  3. Financial support documents
Turkey

Checklist: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TURKEY

  1. Passport
  2. Valid for 3 months after travel date
    ii. Must have 2 blank pages
  3. Photocopy of present passport (front and back page)
  4. Two recent passport photographs
  5. 45 x 45 mm
    ii. On white background
  6. Confirmed travel booking with day to day travel details
  7. If visiting family/friends
  8. Invitation letter
    ii. Inviter registration card/passport copy/employment proof
    iii. Proof of relationship
  9. If visiting on Business
  10. Invitation letter from the Turkish company/organization
    ii. Business/Organization registration certificate
    iii. Guarantee letter (if sponsoring the trip)
  11. Proof of Finance
  12. Bank statement for last 6 months
    ii. Latest ITR
  13. If Self-Employed/Business
  14. Proof of ownership (Partnership deed, articles of association or proof of proprietorship)
    ii. ITR of Company
    iii. Bank statement for last 6 months of company
  15. If Employed
  16. Certificate of employment from employer/NOC/ leave sanctioned
    ii. Salary bank statement for last 6 months
  17. If Student
  18. Consent from the parents
    ii. Original bank statement of last 6 months of parents
    iii. Latest ITR for parents
    iv. ID Card photocopy (if student)
United Kingdom

Checklist: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR UK

  1. Completely filled application form
  2. Two recent passport-size photograph (white background)
  3. Number of passports submitted.
  4. Passport
  5. Must have validity of 3 months after intended period of travel
    ii. Have at least 2 blank pages left.
  6. Complete travel itinerary with return ticket/reservation
  7. All previous passports
  8. Photocopy of Applicants passport
  9. Evidence of Marriage (Copy of Marriage Certificate)
  10. Evidence of Current Employment – letter from present employer stating all details, contract and grant of leave
  11. Proof of Adequate Financial Means
  12. Salary slips/certificate last 6 months
    ii. Bank Statement of 6 months
    iii. ITR last 3 years
    iv. Form 16
  13. Proof of Accommodation
  14. Hotel Confirmation
    ii. Letter of Invitation from Sponsor along with photo id proof.
  15. Photograph Specifications:
  16. Size 35 x 45 mm
    b. Plain light colored background
    c. Head should be in the center of the frame
United States of America

Checklist : DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR USA

  1. Present passport and previous passports in original
  2. Photocopy of present passport (front and back page)
  3. Appointment Page
  4. DS-160 Confirmation Page
  5. Present Passport must be valid for 6 months and have 2 blank pages
  6. Two recent passport photographs (50 x 50 mm) with white background
  7. Covering letter on company letterhead stating name, designation, purpose and duration of visit and grant of leave
  8. Detailed tour itinerary
  9. Proof of confirmed accommodation and return tickets
  10. Proof of Finance
  11. Bank statement for last 6 months
    ii. ITR for last 3 years
    iii. Original Bank account statement for last 6 months. Has to be printed on bank’s stationery, signed and stamped by the bank on each page.
  12. If Self-Employed/Business
  13. Brief company profile
    ii. Proof of ownership (Partnership deed, articles of association or proof of proprietorship)
    iii. ITR of Company
    iv. Bank statement for last 6 months of company
  14. If Employed
  15. Copy of appointment letter
    ii. Salary certificate
    iii. Leave certificate from employer
  16. If Student
  17. No-Objection Certificate from School/College
    ii. ID Card photocopy