• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any

• 2 Scanned recent colour photograph. (Photo Specification);

• Visa Application form: completed and signed

• Personal Covering letter: explaining purpose of travel to the country

• Business Covering Letter: from Indian company on company letterhead.

• Approval Letter: from Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Iraq. One copy to be faxed directly to the Embassy & one copy to be submitted for visa application.

• Official Invitation Letter: from host company stating the nature of the business, expected duration of the visit as well as the name and address of the company or institution you are visiting.

• Original Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 3 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

• Medical Certificate: with minimum coverage of EUR 30000 and valid for entire duration of stay

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 & assuring the responsibility for housing and related expenses during the guest's stay in Algeria

• ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit

• Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill

7. If Sponsored

• Sponsorship Letter: providing 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

Introduction/ recommendation letter from:

• One of the Chambers of Commerce and Industries, government of India;

• Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India;

• Export Promotion Council of India; or Reference number from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan.

Registration certificate of the company from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India:

• Income tax documents of the last three years;

• Letter from the company addressed to the embassy, introducing the business man for visa issuance;

• Invitation letter from the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan;

• Copy of the license (JAWAZ) of the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan.

*Note: The Embassy/Consul General has the right to ask for additional information or documents and request a personal interview with the applicant.