The following is a general checklist for visa papers depending on the designated Embassy or visa office. Depending on your trip itinerary and visa category, you may submit additional supporting documents to improve your chances of being granted a visa. The Consultation Service from Shopnotour ensures you have all the necessary paperwork for a complete visa application.:

A tourist visa is an official document or stamp that authorizes an individual to enter a foreign country for the purpose of leisure and tourism.

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  Passport: The applicant needs to submit an original Passport that was issued within 10 years. The passport must have six months of validity after the intended date of departure. The applicant’s current passport must have two empty/blank pages back to back. Hand-written and alternation are not allowed. Clear photocopy of the front page to the last page. If the applicant used any pages before then he/she needs to submit those pages as clear copies. If the applicant has an old passport, he/she has to include that.

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  Photograph:

  Recently took two passport-size photos (3.5mm X 4.5mm) that need to be submitted. The photo should have been taken recently with the applicant’s frontal view and untouched with a white background. Wearing glass is not allowed when taking photos but prescription eyewear is allowed.

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  Visa Application Form:

  A Visa Application form must be filled in online with all the proper information. Kindly fill out the online application form carefully.

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  Forwarding Letter: A letter from the employer’s office such as an NOC/LOI letter on the organization’s letterhead pad stating the applicant’s name, designation, passport number, applicant purpose, and assigned roles during the visit, duration of the visit, contact details, and other necessary details.

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  Personal Bank Statements: The applicant must submit his/her personal bank statement for the last six months. He/She also needs to mention the Bank’s name and telephone number with an authorized bank stamp and signature.

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  Personal ITR Certificate: Applicant must submit his/her last 3 years income tax return certificate.

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  Airline Ticket Itinerary: A reserved itinerary for the applicant’s airline ticket as per the schedule of the trip and return from the trip.

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  Hotel Reservation: A reserved itinerary for the applicant’s accommodation. He/She needs to mention the hotel or resort as per the schedule of the trip.