Visa Application Checklist

Essential Documents

• Valid Passport (At least six months’ validity beyond your intended stay)

• Visa Application Form (Completed and signed, as per embassy guidelines)

• Passport-Size Photographs (Follow embassy specifications)

• Visa Fee Payment Receipt

Proof of Conference Participation

• Invitation Letter from the Conference Organizer

• Conference Registration Confirmation (Proof of fee payment, if applicable)

• Abstract Acceptance Letter (For speakers or presenters)

Financial Documents

• Personal Bank Statements (Last 3–6 Months) (Shows financial stability)

• Sponsorship Letter (If an institution/organization is funding your trip)

• Scholarship or Grant Confirmation Letter (If applicable)

Travel & Accommodation Proof

• Flight Reservation/Itinerary (Booking confirmation; some embassies don’t require purchased tickets)

• Hotel Booking Confirmation (Or proof of accommodation from the conference)

• Travel Insurance (Some countries, like Schengen states, require mandatory coverage)

Supporting Documents

• Employment Letter/University Enrollment Certificate (To prove strong home-country ties)

• No-Objection Certificate (NOC) (If required by your employer/university)

• Previous Visa Copies (If applicable, to demonstrate travel history)