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

• Visa Application form;

• 2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);

• Personal Covering letter (For Employed - Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Company Letterhead);

• Original updated Bank Statement with sufficient balance. (last 6 months);

• Credit Card copy and last 3 month’s statement or Foreign exchange receipt;

• Income Tax Returns / Form 16 for last 3 years;

• Confirmed Air ticket;

• Hotel confirmation and payment receipt;

• Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Other Investments etc. (Optional);

Kindly note: The Govt is very strict on the photograph requirement; please ensure that your photos are as per the specifications.

1. If Employed:

• Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal, signatory’s name and designation;

• Last 3 months salary slip with company stamp.

2. If Self Employed:

• Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;

• Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;

• Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.

3. If Retired:

• Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.

4. If Student:

• School / College / Institute ID Card;

• Bonafide certificate.

5. If Minor:

• Birth Certificate;

• No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;

• ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.

6. If Visiting friend or relative:

• Invitation letter;

• Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;

• Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.

7. If Sponsored:

• Sponsorship letter;

• Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;

• Updated bank statement of last 6 months;

• Income tax returns of last 3 years.

8. For Business Visa:

• Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;

• Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead