Mohamed Ibrahim
  • 09-11-2024

Supporting Documents for Travel Visa (Prepare Yourself)

There are some documents that you must prepare to submit with your application form.

These documents are:

1: Visa application form with two copies.

2: Travel document (passport) with two copies of the data page and the photo page if separate.

The travel document must be valid for at least six (6) months after the planned trip, issued within the previous ten years, and contain at least two (2) blank pages.

3: Documents proving the purpose of the trip

  • Proof of flight path
  • Travel Programme Documents that provide clear evidence of your travel programme, transportation reservations, itinerary, etc.

4: Transportation reservations

Flight Booking Attention: The ticket must be purchased only after the visa has been issued!

5: Proof of residence

Proof of residence: For the entire duration of the intended stay.

6: Documents proving the applicant’s circumstances

Proof of employment

For employees:

  • A copy of the operating company’s commercial licence.
  • Employment certificate (in English or Arabic with English translation) on official company letterhead with stamp, signature, date and clearly stating:
  • Address, telephone and fax numbers of the company where the employee works
  • Applicant's name, position, salary and number of years of service
  • Name and title of the corresponding signing officer
  • Leave/Absence Approval

Company owners:

  • Original commercial register and tax card with English translation and a copy thereof

For unemployed adults:

  • Unemployment certificate and a copy of it
  • Proof of income of the husband or wife and marriage certificate.
  • Proof of financial means
  • Bank statement for the last 6 months, translated into English. If no bank account exists, proof of other assets must be provided.

Proof of study for students

  • Registration document/student card and original letter from the school stating:
  1. Full address and phone number of the school

2: Absence permission

3: Name and job title of the person giving permission.

Proof of pension

Retirement certificate and a copy thereof

7: Requirements for sufficient funds:

Official bank statement showing your balance for at least 6 months

8: Documents for minors

  • If you are travelling with a parent or legal guardian:
  • Signed consent to travel from the non-traveling party
  • A copy of the guardian's passport

9: Travel medical insurance