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Introduction
Everyone dreams to visit foreign countries to pursue their further education, tourism, avoid better hospitality, jobs, and many more. There are several countries that have their specialty in a particular field: India is known for tourism and better hospital facilities, America is the hub for jobs and employment, and Australia and Canada are famous for world-class education.
But to visit another country you have to apply for a visa from the embassy of that particular country, there must be a sensible justification to get the visa. But the procedure does not end at all, you have to provide a lot of documents to the authority. This is the most sophisticated process because most people are unaware of which and what type of documents to submit.
A little mistake in the documentation work will stave off your dream. There is a need for expert advice in this situation but already you are spending a lot to manage your residing in a foreign country so it might be difficult for you to afford a professional. Don’t worry! We will provide you with the best way to prepare visa documentation to get your visa corresponded.
Procedures for Visa
There are four major steps to qualify for the final round of visa procedure i.e. interview round. During the same, you are requested to get all your documents. Below mentioned are the steps for applying for a visa:
- First of all, decide upon the reason you are applying for a visa, for example, higher studies, treatment, tourism, employment, etc.
- Then check your eligibility, every country sets up some eligibility criteria like educational qualifications, literacy, age, and many more.
- After both steps, you have to fill up the online application form with all the required information and data.
- Hence, in the final step, you are called for the interview and document verification round. The final round is the most difficult and compulsory one.
How to prepare documentation?
Preparing documentation is an easy as well as a complicated step. It is easy for those who know which document to prepare whereas it is difficult for the newbie. Here are some of the most important documents you have to prepare:
Passport
A passport is similar to the passbook of your bank, here all your international travel history will be recorded. Make sure that it must be recognized by the government authorities and have at least six months of remaining validity, also there should be blank visa pages. Keep the photocopy of the passport’s photo page and data page if both of them are on separate sides of the passport pages.
Visa application form
A Visa application is the most important document you have to submit to the visa center. All you have to do is download the visa application from the internet and fill out all your necessary information. The color photograph with a full face, bare head, and light background must be attached to the form. Ensure that the photograph must have a size of 48mm x 33mm.
Proof of legal status
If you have ever visited the same country before, then it will be easy for you to get the VISA again. All you need to do is just provide the original and photocopy of the approval. But if it’s your first time, then you have to provide all your authentic documents like residence proof, employment certificate and recommendation letter in case you want to get a job in that country, student status if you want to study, medical recommendation certificate if you want treatment, and other legal proofs verified by the government authorities.
Special requirements
The above-mentioned documentation is general and compulsory but the rest of the procedure depends upon the reason why you are applying for a visa. Some of these special documents are mentioned below:
SOP (statement of purpose)
A statement of purpose is required if you want a visa to study at foreign universities and high schools. You have to prepare attractive paragraphs describing your academics, achievements, valid reason, etc and after getting approved verification from the University you have to submit that approval during the interview round.
English language evidence
Some nations will only provide visas to people who can speak, read and listen to English. So, you have to submit proof of your English skills during the interview round. In some types of visas, it is compulsory like education and employment, also there are some exceptions like treatment and tourism.
ITR (income tax return)
In case of applying for employment, you have to submit your Income Tax return for the previous financial year.
Proof of finance
Every nation sets up a certain amount that is eligible for their visa. There are some proofs you can present to verify your financial status like bank statements, bank letters, sponsorship letters in case of a study visa, loan letter, etc.
Proof of parental or guardian consent:
If the age of the applicant is below 18 years then he/she must have consent from their parents or legal guardian and a birth proof certificate as well. If you are adopted then the legal certificate of adoption as well.
In case of marriage
If you married a citizen of that country then you are eligible for a permanent resident visa. You have to submit the official marriage certificate and spouse passport.
Medical recommendation
If you are suffering from a complicated medical condition and want adequate treatment then you have to submit a letter of recommendation from a government-recognized doctor.
Proof of travel
In the case of a tourist visa, you have to submit a proof of travel, that would be a confirmed flight ticket. That ticket should show departure airport, arrival airport, date, timing & all other information. In most of the visas you can apply with a flight reservation aka dummy ticket as well.
Proof of accommodation
In the case of a tourist visa, you have to submit proof of accommodation which indicates that you are accommodated throughout your stay in that country. The proof may be advance hotel booking, rental agreement, etc. You don’t need to pay for the hotel until your visa came. You can get a hotel room reserved as well by any travel agent.
Conclusion
There are a lot more documents that can be asked for during the visa application procedure, this will be notified by the embassy officials. It entirely depends upon the type of visa you want.
