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Visa Requirements

Quick checklist by destination. Documents should be clear scans in PDF/JPEG unless noted.

Australia – Tourist / Visitor / Family

ONLINE e-Visa process. Submit clear scans (PDF/JPEG) — one set per applicant.

  • Valid passport (current and all old) with 6+ months validity on return; all travel pages with stickers/stamps; ≥3 blank pages.
  • Last 6 months savings bank statements (per person). Recommended balance: ₹3–4 lakh in savings.
  • If business: last 6 months current a/c statements (Company/HUF). You may also include spouse’s savings if any.
  • Personal ITR acknowledgments (and computation) for last 3 years. (Add Company/HUF if applicable.)
  • PAN and Aadhaar card for all family members.
  • Family composition form (per applicant), filled & signed.
  • Blank business letterhead (scan PDF) & visiting card.
  • Business registration: Gumasta/GST certificate (English).
  • Partnership firm: Partnership Deed (English) showing designation.
  • Private Ltd.: Memorandum of Association (with all directors) or MOU.
  • 7/12 extract & Form 8A; crop bills for last 1 year (English).
  • Land and property documents (English where possible).
  • Job appointment/confirmation; original leave letter with company seal & signature (include leave dates and work profile).
  • Government employee: notarized leave letter + ID card + last 6 months salary slips.
  • Salary slips (last 6 months) on company letterhead with seal/signature + bank statement reflecting salary credits.
  • School/college ID or Bonafide certificate (current grade/semester).
  • Birth certificate in English for minors (≤18 years).
  • FDs, shares, mutual funds, bonds, NSC/KVP, LIC, etc.
  • Latest CA net-worth/valuation report (incl. property values).
  • Rent income: rent/lease agreement.
  • Formal invitation/sponsorship letter (signed & dated), sponsor’s passport & visa copy, 3 years IT returns, last 6 months bank statements, job offer letter & last 3 months salary slips, and residence proof (e.g., electricity bill/driver’s license).
  • Processing time: typically 25–30 business days (varies by case); visa validity/entries are case-specific.
  • All documents must be in English; otherwise provide notarized translation with the original language copy.
  • Requirements may vary by case; additional documents may be requested by us or the consulate.
  • Visa fees are non-refundable/non-transferable; decisions are at the sole discretion of the Consulate/Visa Officer.
  • We are not responsible for false/fake records provided by applicants; we do not recommend overstay/work/study unless specifically permitted.
  • Interviews/medical could be required (extra cost if any, as per consulate).
  • Consulate works Mon–Fri; closed on weekends/public holidays.
  • Submit all documents in PDF or JPEG via email/pen drive.

Canada – Tourist/Visitor/Family

Submit clear PDF scans by email/pen drive. One set per applicant; English only.

Mandatory documents
  • Valid passport (current and all old), 6+ months validity on return, ≥3 blank pages.
  • Last 6 months Savings bank statements (e-statements OK).
  • ITR acknowledgments & computation for last 3 years (personal; add company/HUF if applicable).
  • Marriage certificate/affidavit (if applicable) and Aadhaar (current address) for each applicant.
  • Family form (as provided).
If Business
  • Business registration (GST/Gumasta) in English.
  • Last 6 months current account statements (company/HUF e-statements accepted).
  • Partnership Deed (if applicable) or MOA with directors list (for Pvt. Ltd.).
If Farmer
  • 7/12 & Form 8A, crop bills (last 1 year).
  • Land & property papers with current market valuation.
If Employed
  • Appointment/Increment letter with designation (company seal).
  • Salary slips (last 6 months).
  • Leave sanction letter with seal & signature (dates + role).
  • Govt. employees: Bonafide employment letter + ID + last 6 months salary slips.
If Student
  • School/college ID + Bonafide (current grade/standard).
  • Birth certificate in English for minors (≤18).
  • Photo (≤14 yrs): 35×45 mm, white background, no glasses/smile.
Other savings/investments
  • FDs, mutual funds, bonds, NSC/KVP, LIC, etc.
  • CA net-worth/valuation (latest).
  • Rent income: lease/rent agreement.
If you already hold a valid USA visa
  • Passport set (current + old), marriage certificate/affidavit (if applicable), family form.
If Sponsored/Invited from Canada
  • Formal invitation/sponsorship letter, sponsor’s passport & visa copy, 3 years IT, last 6 months bank statements, current employer offer letter & last 3 months’ salary slips, and residence proof (lease/driver’s license).
Notes & fees
  • Biometrics mandatory at VFS (by appointment).
  • Processing time: ~25–30 working days, may extend up to ~6 months; validity/entries vary.
  • Documents must be in English (else notarized translation with original language copy).
  • Visa fees are non-refundable; decision at the discretion of the Consulate/Visa Officer.
  • Original passports are returned after decision; other docs remain with the consulate.
  • Visa charges: ₹20,000 (without valid biometrics) / ₹15,000 (with valid biometrics).

New Zealand – Tourist / Visitor / Family

Online e-visa process. Submit clear PDF/JPEG scans by email/pen drive. One set per applicant; English only.

Mandatory documents (per applicant)
  • Valid passport (current and all old) with ≥6 months validity on travel & return, all travel pages, and ≥3 blank pages.
  • Bank statements (last 6 months): Savings (per person) — advisable balance ₹3–4 lakh; add business a/c if applicable.
  • Income Tax (last 3 years): personal compulsory; add company/HUF if applicable.
  • Personal covering letter to New Zealand High Commission, New Delhi: include passport details, work profile, exact travel purpose, stay details, travel dates, expense bearer, home address, mobile no. (We provide blank letterhead with stamp & sign; 4 copies).
  • Return ticket.
  • PAN card and Aadhaar (all family members).
  • Family composition form — filled & signed (per applicant).
  • Evidence of living together: Aadhaar with same address and/or marriage certificate.
If Business
  • Blank business letterhead PDF and visiting card.
  • Business registration (Gumasta/GST with photo page) — English only.
  • Partnership firm: Partnership Deed (English). Pvt. Ltd.: MOA / MOU with all directors’ names.
  • Business/current account statements (last 6 months).
If Farmer
  • 7/12 extract & Form 8A; crop bills (last 1 year) — English only.
  • Land & property papers (English).
If Working (Employed)
  • Job appointment/confirmation; original leave letter with seal & signature (leave dates + work profile).
  • Government employees: notarized leave letter + ID card + last 6 months salary slips.
  • Salary slips (last 6 months) on company letterhead with seal & signature, and bank statement showing salary credits.
If Student
  • School/college ID or bonafide certificate (current grade/semester).
  • Birth certificate in English (for minors under 18).
Other savings / investments
  • Investments: FD/Share/MF/Bond/NSC/LIC, etc.
  • CA certified net-worth/valuation report (latest), incl. property valuation.
  • Rent income: lease/rent agreement.
If Sponsored / Invited
  • Invitation/sponsorship letter (signed & dated), sponsor’s passport & visa copy, last 3 years IT, last 6 months bank statements, current job offer letter & last 3 months’ salary slips, and residence proof (electricity bill/driver’s license).
Notes & fees
  • Processing time: ~15–20 working days (case-to-case; validity/entries vary).
  • All documents must be in English; otherwise submit notarized translation with original-language copy.
  • Visa fees are non-refundable; consulate/visa officer may ask for more documents, interview, or medicals.
  • Consulate works Mon–Fri; public holidays/weekends closed.
  • Visa Fees: ₹28,000 per person.
Source: AAIFLY New Zealand checklist. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Schengen – Tourist Visa (individual set per applicant)

Submit clear English scans in a single PDF for each applicant.

  • Original passports (current and all old) with ≥4 blank pages; validity ≥6 months from return.
  • 1 set photocopies of passport bio pages and previous travel/valid visas (USA/UK/Canada/Schengen).
  • 3 photos (35×45 mm, white background, 80% face visible, matte, forehead & ears visible, no teeth).
  • Applicant mobile number & email (plus alternate contact).
  • Personal covering letter to the relevant Consulate General (Mumbai): Name, Passport No., travel dates, purpose, designation, who bears expenses. (Blank copies x6 acceptable.)
  • Hotel confirmation – we will manage.
  • Return air ticket – we will manage.
  • Travel insurance – we will manage.
  • Day-by-day travel plan – we will manage.
  • Personal bank statements (last 3 months), original with bank seal & sign on every page; prepare 4 days before VFS appointment. (Maintain ~₹4 lakh per applicant advisable.)
  • Last 3 years Personal & Company ITR (computation + acknowledgments).
  • Company MOA with directors list (for Pvt. Ltd.).
  • Proprietorship registration & GST certificate (with photo).
  • Partnership Deed & GST certificate (with photo).
  • Incorporation certificate & GST certificate (with photo).
  • Current job appointment letter.
  • Salary slips (last 6 months).
  • Leave approval letter for travel dates.
  • Salary account bank statements (last 6 months).
  • Retired: Pension order + bank statement showing pension.
  • Widow: Spouse’s death certificate & spouse ID proof.
  • Marriage certificate in English (if spouse name not on passport).
  • Student: School/College ID or Bonafide certificate.
  • Child traveling alone/with one parent: NOC from other/both parents on ₹100 stamp paper, notarized.
  • Birth certificate in English for applicants under 18.
  • Formal invitation/sponsorship letter, sponsor’s passport & visa copy, last 3 years IT, last 6 months bank statements, current employer offer letter & last 3 months’ salary slips, and residence proof (lease/driver’s license).
  • Processing time: ~7–8 working days after submission (can take up to ~15 working days).
  • Visa fees: ₹18,000 per person.
Source: AAIFLY Schengen checklist. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

United Kingdom (UK) – Tourist / Visitor / Family Visit

All documents must be original hard copies in English. One set per applicant.

Mandatory documents
  • Original current passport with 6+ months validity on travel/return and all old passports (≥3 blank pages).
  • Original savings bank statement (last 6 months) with good balance, updated till date, bank stamp & sign on each page (include spouse’s savings account if any).
  • If Business: current/CC statement last 6 months (updated till date) with bank seal on front & last page. If Company/HUF, include those too.
  • Income tax papers (last 3 years): Personal (compulsory) and Company/HUF if applicable (Acknowledgment + Computation).
  • PAN and Aadhaar for all family members.
If Business
  • Blank business letterheads (5–6), Visiting Card.
  • Business registration (Gumasta/GST with photo page) – English only.
  • Partnership: Partnership Deed (English). Pvt. Ltd.: MOA or MOU with all directors’ names.
If Farmer
  • 7/12 and Form 8A, crop bills for last 1 year (English only).
  • Land & property documents with current market valuation.
If Employed
  • Job Appointment/Increment letter (designation) with company seal.
  • Salary slips for last 6 months on company letterhead with seal & signature.
  • Original Leave Sanction letter (dates + work profile) with seal & signature.
  • Government employees: Bonafide employment letter + ID + last 6 months salary slips.
If Student
  • School/College ID + Bonafide from current Grade/Standard.
  • Birth Certificate (English) for minors (≤18 years).
Other savings / investments
  • FDs / Shares / Mutual funds / Bonds / NSC-KVP / LIC Policy.
  • CA Certified Report or Valuation / Net worth (latest).
  • Rent income: Lease/Rent Agreement (English) on owner’s name.
If Sponsored / Invited from UK
  • Formal Invitation/Sponsorship letter, Sponsor’s passport & visa/BRP copies, last 3 years IT, last 6 months bank statements, current employer offer letter & last 3 months salary slips, and residence proof (Lease / Driving License). (Color scans by email.)
Notes & fees
  • Biometrics compulsory at VFS via online appointment.
  • Processing time: ~25–30 working days or up to 6 months (case-by-case).
  • Validity/entries: case-by-case as per passport/decision.
  • All docs must be in English, or attach notarized translation with original language copy.
  • Visa fees are non-refundable/non-transferable; decision at Consulate/Visa Officer’s discretion.
  • Original passports return with decision; other docs stay with consulate.
  • Interviews/medical may be requested (not included in fees). Consulate works Mon–Fri (excl. holidays).
  • Visa Fees: ₹22,000 per person.

USA – Tourist / Visitor

Carry originals to the interview. Submit one separate set per applicant.

At biometrics (VAC)
  • Original passport(s) – current and all old.
  • Appointment confirmation page with barcode.
  • DS-160 confirmation page.
Mandatory documents
  • Valid passport with ≥6 months remaining (all passports).
  • Appointment confirmation page (barcode) & DS-160 confirmation.
  • Personal bank statements – last 3 months (hard copy).
  • ITR acknowledgments & computation – last 3 years (personal; add HUF/spouse if applicable).
  • Marriage certificate/affidavit.
  • Aadhaar copy (present address) for each applicant.
  • Day-wise tour plan if trip shown for 2–4 weeks.
If you have relatives in the USA
  • Relative’s passport & visa copy (or US passport/Green Card/I-20/H-1 docs as applicable).
  • Residence proof (e.g., utility bill), contact details & background (work/study) info.
If Business
  • Business registration (Gumasta/GST – English).
  • Original current-account bank statements – last 3 months (company/HUF; spouse savings if any).
  • Partnership Deed (if applicable) or MOA with directors list (Pvt. Ltd.).
If Farmer
  • 7/12 & Form 8A, crop bills (last 3 years) – English.
  • Land & property documents (English).
If Employed
  • Leave letter on company letterhead with seal/sign (dates & role).
  • Salary slips – last 6 months (with seal/sign).
  • Govt. employees: notarized leave letter + ID + last 6 months’ salary slips.
If Student / Minor
  • School/college ID or Bonafide certificate.
  • Birth certificate in English (for minors).
Other savings / investments
  • FD/Mutual fund/Bond/NSC/LIC, etc.
  • CA net-worth/valuation (latest).
  • Rent income: lease/rent agreement.
Notes & delivery
  • ₹1,200 per person payable on courier delivery after stamping (or collect in person as per embassy rules).
  • Only original documents are needed at the interview; keep original forms for your reference.
Source: AAIFLY USA checklist. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}