Requirements differ from embassy to embassy and from nationality to nationality, but most tourist visa files share the same basics. This general list helps you start; your consultant sends you the exact list for your destination.
The essentials
- Passport: valid for at least three to six months after your return, with two blank pages.
- residence permit: valid for at least three months after your return for many embassies.
- Photos: in the required size and background.
- Application form: filled in and signed.
Proof of your travel plan
- A hotel reservation for every night of the trip.
- A return flight reservation.
- Travel insurance covering the whole trip and the required minimum.
- A short day-by-day itinerary.
Proof of your finances and work
- Bank statements for the last three or six months.
- A salary certificate or employer letter, or a trade licence for business owners.
Common mistakes
- Dates that differ between the reservations and the application form.
- Bank statements that are old or not stamped.
- Booking the appointment before the file is complete.
The decision to grant a visa rests with the embassy alone. What we can do is a complete, well-organised file that saves time and avoids mistakes.
