1. Personal Identification Documents
- Valid Passport (Ensure it is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay).
- Birth Certificate (Original and translated copy if required).
- National ID Card (if applicable).
2. Immigration Forms and Applications
- Completed Visa Application Form (specific to your visa type).
- Application Fee Receipt (proof of payment).
- Appointment Confirmation Letter (for visa interviews or biometric appointments).
3. Proof of Financial Stability
- Bank Statements (covering the last 3-6 months).
- Pay Slips or proof of employment.
- Tax Returns (recent 2-3 years, if required).
- Sponsorship Letter (if someone is financially sponsoring you).
4. Proof of Purpose for Immigration
- Offer Letter/Employment Contract (for work visas).
- Admission Letter (for student visas).
- Business Plan (for entrepreneur or investor visas).
- Invitation Letter (if visiting family or friends).
5. Proof of Accommodation
- Rental Agreement or proof of residence.
- Hotel Bookings (if applicable).
6. Health and Insurance Documents
- Medical Examination Report (from an approved medical practitioner, if required).
- Vaccination Records (especially for children or specific countries).
- Health Insurance Certificate (covering your stay in the destination country).
7. Proof of Ties to Home Country
- Property Ownership Documents or lease agreements.
- Proof of Family Ties (e.g., marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates).
- Employment Contract or letter confirming your intent to return.
8. Travel History Documents
- Old Passports (with visas and stamps).
- Previous Visa Approvals or rejection letters (if applicable).
9. Supporting Documents for Dependents
- Marriage Certificate (for spouse).
- Children’s Birth Certificates.
- Adoption Papers (if applicable).
10. Legal and Police Records
- Police Clearance Certificate (from your home country and other countries you have resided in).
- Court Records (if required).
11. Miscellaneous Documents
- Language Test Results (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL for English; other language tests if required).
- Educational Certificates (originals and translated copies).
- Recognition or Equivalency Certificates (for foreign degrees).
- Passport-Size Photographs (as per specified dimensions).