Travel Visa Requirements - Somans Leisure Tours

Travel Visa Requirements

Australia
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China
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Hongkong
Indonesia
Japan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia
New Zealand
Russia
Schengen - Denmark
Schengen - France
Overview

Visa Name: Visitor Visa Subclass 600 Application Submission: Online

Processing Time

Processing Time After Submission: 20-30 Working Days

Visa Validity

1 Year Multiple Entry, 3 Months Stay(Maximum)

Interview / Biometrics

This Visa Does Not Require Any Interview Or Biometrics.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required to be Submitted by The Passenger
  • Original current & old passports
    • Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable
    • All passports should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    • Recent passport should have at least three full blank pages.
    • Copy of marriage certificate should be submitted if the spouse name is not endorsed and the spouse is traveling along with the passenger.
    • Previous old passport is mandatory even if there are no travel histories.
  • Photographs
    • photographs per passenger soft copy
    • 3.5 x 4.5 inch
    • White background
    • 80% face close-up
    • Glossy finish
    • Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
    • Scanned photographs are not acceptable.
  • Original bank statement
    • Original personal bank account statement of recent six months with bank address, account number, bank seal and signature in all pages.
    • Balance must exceed the tour cost and tour expenses.
    • Minus balance statement and passbook copy are not accepted.
  • Personal income tax returns acknowledgement (Mandatory)
    • Should submit the it returns of recent 3 years
    • Pan card copy
  • Other financial documents
    • Fixed deposit statement/letter from bank.
    • Recurring deposit statement
    • Share certificates
    • Mutual fund certificates
    • Land property deed (if the property is in Malayalam, it should be translated in English for submission)
  • Supporting documents (mandatory)
  • For employed persons (government/ private services)
    • Salary slips of recent 6 months
    • Original leave sanction letter from the firm (should be sanctioned by the authorized authority on letter head with company seal and signature
    • Employer letter (must be on letterhead showing the designation and period of employment)
    • Salary bank account statement of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature is all pages.
  • For self-employed persons
    • Professional id proofs
    • Visiting cards (if any)
    • Letter heads (4 nos)
    • It returns of recent three years
    • Educational qualification certificate, enrolment certificate or bar council certificate
    • Property deed of agricultural land (translated in English)
  • For businessmen/women
    • Company letter heads (4 nos)
    • Company bank statement of recent 6 months with bank name, bank address, bank seal and signature on all pages
    • OD allowed account should have an OD sanction letter
    • Company it returns of recent 3 years
    • Copy of valid registration certificate of company or incorporation certificate (expired registration certificate is not accepted)
    • Copy of memorandum and articles of association
    • Copy of sales tax registration (only applicable for shops)
    • Copy of partnership deed &NOC from other partners in company letterhead (if the applicant is a partner in any business)
  • For retired person
    • Copy of pension payment order or pension notification letter
    • Pension account statement from bank or treasury of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature on all pages.
  • For students
    • Leave sanction &bonafide letter from educational institution. (the letter should be included of the course studying, reason & duration of leave sanctioned)
    • Copy of birth certificate (if the student is a minor)
  • For lady traveling alone
    • NOC from husband
    • Passport copy or any govt. Issued identity card copy of husband
    • Copy of death certificate of husband (if a widower)
    • Copy of legal divorced certificate (if a divorcee)
  • Child traveling without parents and with legal guardian
    • NOC from parents
    • Affidavit from parents notarized (should mention why not accompanying)
    • Parents authorization letter
Documents Required to be Submitted by The Tour Operator
  • Airline confirmation
  • Covering letter of the passenger
  • Hotel confirmation
  • Tour confirmation stating the passenger name and details
  • Itinerary
Overview

Visa Name: Electronic Visa

Processing Time

Processing Time After Submission: 3 – 7 Working Days

Visa Validity

90 Days Validity, Single Entry, 30 Days Stay (Maximum)

Interview / Biometrics

This Visa Does Not Require Any Interview Or Biometrics.

 

REQUIREMENTS

For E Visa link http://www.evisa.gov.az To fill the details DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED 1. Airline confirmation 2. Hotel confirmation 3. Passport copy(First and last page)

Overview

Visa Name: : Visitor Visa”L” Submitted At : New Delhi (Agent)

Processing Time

Processing Time After Submission: 10-15 Working Days

Visa Validity

90 Days Validity, Single Entry, 30 Days Stay (Maximum)

Interview / Biometrics

This Visa Requires No Interview And Biometrics.

 

REQUIREMENTS – CHINA GROUP VISA

Documents Required for Submission
  • Passports
    • Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable.
    • All passports should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    • Recent passports should have at least two full blank pages
  • Photograph (soft copy required)
    • White Background
    • 80% face close-up
    • Glossy Finish
    • Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
    • Scanned photos are unacceptable.
  • Details from the passenger regarding his current occupation status and education qualification.
Documents Required by Tour Operator
  • Airline Confirmation
  • Tour confirmation on company letterhead, stating the passenger name and details.

Once the documents are submitted, it takes 30 working days to receive the China Group Visa.

 

REQUIREMENTS – CHINA STAMPED VISA

Documents Required from Passenger
  • Passports
    • Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable.
    • All passports should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    • Recent passports should have at least two full blank pages
  • Photographs (3 photographs per person)
    • 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm size
    • White Background
    • 80% face close-up
    • Glossy Finish
    • Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
    • Scanned photos are unacceptable.
  • Employment/ Business proof
    • For Employees i. Employee ID Copy ii. Last 3 months Salary Slip or 3 months’ Salary Certificate
    • For Businessmen/Businesswomen i. Business visiting card ii. Company Registration copy
    • For Self-Employed i. Letterhead (2 nos) ii. Registration Certificate/ License Copy
    • For Retired i. Copy of Pension Proof (Pension Payment Order, Pension ID, Treasury Bank Statement, etc…)
    • For Student i. School ID Copy
  • Original bank certificate

a. Original personal bank certificate of recent 6 months with bank address, account number, bank seal and signature in all pages. b. Balance must be at least Rs. 1,35,000/- per passenger. c. Minus balance statement and passbook copy are unacceptable.

Documents Required From Tour Operater

1. Tour confirmation on company letterhead, stating the passenger name and details. 2. Airline Confirmation in Original letter head from the airline 3. Hotel Confirmation Once the documents are submitted, it takes 15 working days to receive the passports along with the stamped Chinese visa.

Overview

Visa Name: Dubai E-Visa Submitted To : Agent

Processing Time

Processing Time After Submission: 7 Working Days

Visa Validity

60 Days Validity Period, Single Entry, 30 Days Stay (Maximum)

Interview / Biometrics

This Visa Requires No Interview Or Biometrics

 

REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required From The Passenger
  • Clear color scanned copy of Passport
  • Digital Photographs
  • 80% Face
  • White Background
  • Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
  • Scanned photographs are not acceptable.
Documents Required by Tour Operator
  • Passenger list – (having the details like Passport No, DOB, DOI and DOE).
  • Color scanned passport copies
  • Soft copy of photo

It takes 7 working days to receive the Dubai E-Visa. Note: If a passenger is having valid USA visa (need validity for next 6 months from the date of arrival), can obtain UAE visa on arrival for AED 120.

Overview

Visa Name: Hong Kong Pre-Arrival Registeration Submitted At : Online

Processing Time

Processing Time After Submission: 1 Working Day

Visa Validity

6 Months Validity, Multiple Entry

Interview / Biometrics

This Visa Requires No Interview Or Biometrics.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required for Submission
  • Passports
    • Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable.
    • All passports should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    • Recent passports should have at least two full blank pages.
  • Personal Information form which includes education qualification, current employment details, etc…
Documents Required By The Tour Operator
  • Full address of confirmed hotel on Hong Kong.

 

HONG KONG PRE-ARRIVAL REGISTERATION PROCEDURE

  • Hong Kong pre-arrival registration form is filled out online by clicking on the linkhttps://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/pre-arrival_registration_for_indian_nationals.html
  • The home page of the Hong Kong Immigration Department will be shown. In that click on the option “Pre-Arrival Registration for Indian Nationals”, and another window will open where your Pre-arrival registration form filling starts.
  • Click on “Continue” option and next screen will appear where you can find the “Copyright Notice”,” Privacy Policy”, “Disclaimer for Gov. HK” and “declaration” is found.
  • Tick the checkbox where it is shown “I have read, understood and agree to the above Copyright Notice, Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.
  • Once the checkbox is ticked, click on the start button on the right-side end of the screen.
  • In the next screen, you will find the list of items required for filling out the pre-arrival registration form.
  • Click on “Continue” option on the right-side end of the screen.
  • In the next screen, you can see the steps to fill out the pre-arrival registration form for Indian Nationals.
  • Tick the checkbox where it is shown “I have read, understood and agree to the Guidance Notes (including the statement purpose thereon) and click on the “Continue” option.
  • Next, you can see the eligibility criteria for applying for the Hong Kong pre-arrival registration form.
  • Tick the checkbox where it is shown “I have read the above and confirm to be eligible for this online pre-arrival registration”.
  • Then click on “Confirm & Continue” option and start filling in the passenger details on the next screen.
  • The application form is divided into 9 parts from PART A to PART I.
  • In part A, you have to enter the passenger’s Surname, Given Name, Gender, Marital Status, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Residential Address, and Contact Number.
  • Part B deals with the details regarding the passenger’s passport, where you have to enter the passport number, place of issue, date of issue, and date of expiry.
  • In part C, you have to mention whether the passenger has previous Hong Kong travel history.
  • Part D is to enter the previous travel histories in recent 3 years.
  • Part E is regarding Employment details of the passenger, where you have to provide details of the employment sector, Name of the Company/ Employer,
  • Part F is to enter the details of your visit to Hong Kong which includes the Purpose of Visit, Duration of Stay, and Address of accommodation, and funds available to travel to Hong Kong.
  • In part G you have to mention if you have any previous refusal to Hong Kong and other refusal details in Hong Kong.
  • Part H is the identification question and Part I is the validation.
  • Once all the details are entered, click on “Confirm & Continue” option and the screen will direct you to the details which you entered. You can check and if anything is there to change, you can click on amend option and amend the details accordingly.
  • After checking all the details entered, click on the option “I apply for pre-arrival registration on behalf of the registrant”, and enter the details of the visa officer’s name, address, telephone number, and relationship with the registrant.
  • Once entered, tick the check boxes, where it ensures that the tour operator is filling this form with the permission of the registrant, and also all the details entered in the application form is true.
  • Click on “Confirm and submit” option and you can find the Notification Slip for Pre-Arrival Registration for Indian Nationals.
  • Once the details are submitted it takes only one day to receive the pre-arrival registration notification slip.
Overview

Visa Name: Indonesia Visa On Arrival

Processing Time

Visa On Arrival

Visa Validity

30 Days Validity, Single Entry

Interview / Biometrics

Not Required

 

REQUIREMENTS

Visa can be obtained on arrival for Tourist. Following are the documents required:-

  • Passport should be valid for 6 months.
  • Photocopy of the passport 1st and last page.
  • Two passport-size photographs with red back ground.
  • Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
  • Hotel Confirmation / Letter of Invitation.
  • Validity of the Visa is 30 days.
Overview

Visa Name: Temporary Visitor Visa For Sightseeing Without Guarantor Submitted At : Vfs Cochin / Agent

Processing Time

Processing Time After Submission: 5 Working Days

Visa Validity

3 Months Single Entry & 15 Days Stay

Interview / Biometrics

This Visa Does Not Requires Any Interview Or Biometrics.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required From  The Passenger
  1. Original current & old passports
    • Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable
    • All passports should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    • Recent passport should have at least two full blank pages.
    • Copy of marriage certificate should be submitted if the spouse name is not endorsed and the spouse is traveling along with the passenger.
    • Previous old passport is mandatory even if there are no travel histories.
  2. Photographs
    • 2 photographs per passenger
    • 2 x 2 inch
    • White background
    • 50% face closeup
    • Glossy finish
    • Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
    • Scanned photographs are not acceptable.
  3. Original bank statement
    • Original personal bank account statement of recent six months with bank address, account number, bank seal and signature in all pages.
    • Balance must exceed the tour cost and tour expenses.
    • Minus balance statement and passbook copy are not accepted.
  4. Personal income tax returns an acknowledgement (Mandatory)
    • Should submit the it returns of recent 3 years
    • Pan card copy
    • If the passenger is not an income tax payee, he/she will have to submit a letter stating the reason why he/she is not paying the same.
  5. Other financial documents
    • Fixed deposit statement/letter from the bank.
    • Recurring deposit statement
    • Share certificates
    • Mutual fund certificates
    • Land property deed (if the property is in Malayalam, it should be translated in English for submission)
  6. Supporting documents (mandatory)
    • For employed persons (government/ private services)
      1. Salary slips of recent 6 months
      2. Original leave sanction letter from the firm (should be sanctioned by the authorized authority on letter head with company seal and signature
      3. Employer letter (must be on letterhead showing the designation and period of employment)
      4. Salary bank account statement of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature is all pages.
    • For self-employed persons
      1. Professional id proofs
      2. Visiting cards (if any)
      3. Letter heads (4 nos)
      4. Income Tax returns of recent three years
      5. Educational qualification certificate, enrolment certificate or bar council certificate
      6. Property deed of agricultural land (translated in English)
    • For self-employed persons
      1. Professional id proofs
      2. Visiting cards (if any)
      3. Letter heads (4 nos)
      4. Income Tax returns of recent three years
      5. Educational qualification certificate, enrolment certificate or bar council certificate
      6. Property deed of agricultural land (translated in English)
    • For businessmen/women
      1. Company letter heads (4 nos)
      2. Company bank statement of recent 6 months with bank name, bank address, bank seal and signature on all pages
      3. OD allowed account should have an OD sanction letter
      4. Company IT returns of recent 3 years
      5. Copy of valid registration certificate of company or incorporation certificate (expired registration certificate is not accepted)
      6. Copy of memorandum and articles of association
      7. Copy of sales tax registration (only applicable for shops)
      8. Copy of partnership deed &NOC from other partners in company letterhead (if the applicant is a partner in any business)
    • For retired person
      1. Copy of pension payment order or pension notification letter
      2. Pension account statement from bank or treasury of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature on all pages.
    • For students
      1. Leave sanction &bonafide letter from the educational institution. (the letter should be included of the course studying, reason & duration of leave sanctioned)
      2. Copy of birth certificate (if the student is a minor)
    • For lady traveling alone
      1. NOC/Consent from husband
      2. Passport copy or any govt. Issued identity card copy of husband
      3. Copy of death certificate of husband (if a widower)
      4. Copy of legally divorced certificate (if a divorcee)
      5. Original Bank Statement of the last six months for parents
      6. Income Tax returns of recent three years
    • A child traveling without parents and with a legal guardian
      1. NOC from parents
      2. An affidavit from parents notarized (should mention why not accompanying)
      3. Original Bank Statement of the last six months for parents
      4. Income Tax returns of recent three years
Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Tour Operator
  1. Airline confirmation
  2. Covering letter of the passenger
  3. Hotel confirmation
  4. Tour confirmation stating the passenger name and details
  5. Itinerary

NB: Hotel & Airline confirmation should mandatorily have confirmed and finalized list of passengers, as it cannot be added or edited later once the submissions are done.   

Japan Application Completion Procedure 
  • STEP : 1 Click on >https://www.vfsglobal.com/Japan/India/Chennai/index.html Click on > Visa Type > Temporary Visitor Visa for Sightseeing Without Guarantor  
  • STEP : 2 Click on > Download Form > Visa Application Form  
  • STEP : 3 Complete the application, take the printout and enclose the same with the documents to be submitted. 
Arrangement of Documents 

Once the application and documents are ready, you have to arrange the documents in the below given order.

  1. Application
  2. Airline confirmation
  3. Covering letter
  4. Hotel confirmation
  5. Tour confirmation
  6. Itinerary
  7. Customer bank statement
  8. Employment documents
  9. IT returns
  10. Other financial documents

Once the documents are arranged, the documents will be sent to the agent at Chennai, or at VFS Cochin, which will be submitted at the Consulate of Chennai. After the document’s submission in vfs, the process time is 05 working days.

Special Instructions:
  • Avoid singles passengers with less age
  • Visa fees require 3 demand drafts of Rs. 500/-. Rs. 650/- and Rs. 300/-, while submitting here at cochin VFS
  • Once the visa is rejected, it is advisable to re-apply after 6 months, since the rejection seal will be stamped on the passport.
Overview

Visa Name: Visa On Arrival/E Visa

Processing Time

Visaon Arrival

Visa Validity

1 Month Validity, Single Entry – Visa On Arrival

 

REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required For Visa on Arrival

Indian can avail visa on arrival at the airport on payment of USD 50.

  • Hotel Confirmation //Invitation Letter by Sponsor
  • Airline Confirmation
  • Yellow Fever Certificate
Documents Required For E Visa

Indian can also apply for E Visa through the E Visa Portal E visa Link Click on http://www.ecitizen.go.ke/

  • Select register as a visitor
  • As a part of this, we will get the conformation email that we need to click on to verify and confirm your registration
  • Photos (500 px by 500 px ) to be uploaded
  • Select-Department of Immigration Service
  • Select Submit Application
  • Select Kenya Visa
  • Select the type of visa
  • Complete the application form
  • Scanned passport copies(front and last page) with at least 6 months validity
  • Await visa approval which will be sent to us via mail.This will take 2-3 days process
Documents Required to be Submitted
  • Airline confirmation
  • Hotel confirmation

Note: Visa will be valid for 90 days from the date of approval

Overview

Visa Name: Short – Stay E-Visa Submitted At : Online

Processing Time

Processing Time After Submission: 5-10 Working Days

Visa Validity

1 Month Validity, Single Entry 2 Month Validity, Single Entry

Interview / Biometrics

Not Required

 

REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Passenger
  • Original current passport (Digital copy of Bio-metrics pages)
    • Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable
    • Passport should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    • Passport should have at least two full blank pages.
  • Photograph (Digital copy)
    • 3.5 x4.5 cm size
    • White background
    • 80% face close-up
    • Colour photograph
    • Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
    • Scanned photographs are not acceptable.
  •  
Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Tour Operator (Not Mandatory)
  • Hotel confirmation
  • Itinerary

 

GREECE APPLICATION COMPLETION PROCEDURE

STEP 1 : Applicant need to complete the online visa application form Click >http://evisa.e-gov.kg

STEP 2 : Start the application by clicking “APPLY FOR VISA” Enter your passport details and required visa details and also your contact information A verification mail will be sent to the given email id. Need to verify the mail from the mail inbox for continuing the application

STEP 3: Complete the application and upload the passport & photograph digital copy Also, upload hotel vouchers/ travel itinerary (not mandatory) Complete the application submission by doing visa fee payment online (Fees are excluding the internet transaction/bank service charges)

STEP 4: Check status in the website for visa (will be generated within 5 to 10 working days)

Overview

Malaysian Visas can be classified into two categories.

  • Visa Without Reference (VTR): Approved by the High Commission of Malaysia/ Consulate General of Malaysia for social, tourist or business visits.
  • Visa With Reference (VDR): Approved by the Immigration Department of Malaysia or the Ministry of Home Affairs for the purpose of working, studying or social visits for a stay more than the allowed period under visa without reference.
Visa Name
  • MALAYSIAN E-VISA/eNTRI VISA
  • STAMPED VISA
Processing Time

Processing Time After Submission: 1 Working Day For Entri Visa 10 Working Days For Stamped Visa

Visa Validity

15 Days, Single Entry 1 Year, Multiple Entry  

Interview / Biometrics

This Visa Requires No Interview Or Biometrics.

 

REQUIREMENTS – Malaysian E-visa / entry Visa 

Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Passenger
  1. Passports
    • Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable.
    • All passports should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    • Recent passports should have at least two full blank pages
  2. Photograph (soft copy required)
    • White Background
    • 80% face close-up
    • Glossy Finish
    • Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
    • Scanned photos are unacceptable.
Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Passenger
  1. Airline Confirmation

Once the documents are submitted, it takes only 1 working day to receive the Malaysian E-Visa.   

 

REQUIREMENTS – Malaysian Stamped Visa 

Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Passenger
  1. Passports
    • Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable.
    • All passports should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    • Recent passports should have at least two full blank pages
  2. Photographs (3 photographs per person)
    • 5 cm x 4.5 cm size
    • White Background
    • 80% face close-up
    • Glossy Finish
    • Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
    • Scanned photos are unacceptable.
  3. Employment/ Business proof
    • For Employees
      1. Employee ID Copy
      2. Last 3 months Salary Slip or 3 months’ Salary Certificate
    • For Businessmen/Businesswomen
      1. Business visiting card
      2. Company Registration copy
    • For Self-Employed
      1. Letterhead (2 nos)
      2. Registration Certificate/ License Copy
    • For Retired
      1. Copy of Pension Proof (Pension Payment Order, Pension ID, Treasury Bank Statement, etc…)
    • For Student
      1. School ID Copy
    • Original bank statement
      1. Original personal bank statements of recent three months with bank address, account number, bank seal and signature in all pages.
      2. Balance must be at least Rs. 50,000/- per passenger.
      3. Minus balance statement and passbook copy are unacceptable.
Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Tour Operator
  1. Tour confirmation on company letterhead, stating the passenger name and details.
  2. Airline Confirmation

 Once the documents are submitted, it takes 10 working days to receive the passports along with the stamped Malaysian visa.

Overview

VISA NAME: Visitor Visa General

Processing Time

Processing time after submission: 35 -40 working days

Visa Validity

4 months multiple entry & 1 month stay

Interview / Biometrics

This visa does not require any interview or biometrics.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Original current & old passports
    1. Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable
    2. All passports should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    3. Recent passport should have at least three full blank pages.
    4. Copy of marriage certificate should be submitted if the spouse name is not endorsed and the spouse is traveling along with the passenger.
    5. Previous old passport is mandatory even if there are no travel histories.
  2. Photographs
    1. 2 photographs per passenger soft copy
    2. 5 x 4.5 inch
    3. White background
    4. 80% face closeup
    5. Glossy finish
    6. Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
    7. Scanned photographs are not acceptable.
  3. Original bank statement
    1. Original personal bank account statement of recent six months with bank address, account number, bank seal and signature in all pages.
    2. Balance must exceed the tour cost and tour expenses.
    3. Minus balance statement and passbook copy are not accepted.
  4. Personal income tax returns an acknowledgement (Mandatory)
    1. Should submit the it returns of recent 3 years
    2. Pan card copy
  5. Other financial documents
    1. Fixed deposit statement/letter from the bank.
    2. Recurring deposit statement
    3. Share certificates
    4. Mutual fund certificates
    5. Land property deed (if the property is in Malayalam, it should be translated in English for submission)
  6. Supporting documents (mandatory)
    1. For employed persons (government/ private services)
      1. Salary slips of recent 6 months
      2. Original leave sanction letter from the firm (should be sanctioned by the authorized authority on letter head with company seal and signature
      3. Employer letter (must be on letterhead showing the designation and period of employment)
      4. Salary bank account statement of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature is all pages.
    2. For self-employed persons
      1. Professional id proofs
      2. Visiting cards (if any)
      3. Letterheads (4 nos)
      4. It returns of recent three years
      5. Educational qualification certificate, enrolment certificate or bar council certificate
      6. Property deed of agricultural land (translated in English)
    3. For businessmen/women
      1. Company letterheads (4 nos)
      2. Company bank statement of recent 6 months with bank name, bank address, bank seal and signature on all pages
      3. Od allowed account should have an od sanction letter
      4. The company it returns of recent 3 years
      5. Copy of valid registration certificate of company or incorporation certificate (expired registration certificate is not accepted)
      6. Copy of memorandum and articles of association
      7. Copy of sales tax registration (only applicable for shops)
      8. Copy of partnership deed &NOC from other partners in company letterhead (if the applicant is a partner in any business)
    4. For retired person
      1. Copy of pension payment order or pension notification letter
      2. Pension account statement from bank or treasury of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature on all pages.
    5. For students
      1. Leave sanction &bonafide letter from the educational institution. (the letter should be included of the course studying, reason & duration of leave sanctioned)
      2. Copy of birth certificate (if the student is a minor)
    6. For lady traveling alone
      1. NOC from husband
      2. Passport copy or any govt. Issued identity card copy of husband
      3. Copy of death certificate of husband (if a widower)
      4. Copy of legally divorced certificate (if a divorcee)
    7. A child traveling without parents and with a legal guardian
      1. NOC from parents
      2. An affidavit from parents notarized (should mention why not accompanying)
      3. Parents authorization letter
Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Tour Operator
  1. Airline confirmation
  2. Covering letter of the passenger
  3. Hotel confirmation
  4. Tour confirmation stating the passenger name and details Itinerary

 

NEW ZEALAND APPLICATION COMPLETION PROCEDURE 

Overview

VISA NAME: TOURIST VISA

SUBMITTED AT : AGENT /VFS(New Delhi,Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai)

Processing Time

Processing Time After Submission: 12working Days

Visa Validity

Single Entry & Tour Duration Only

Interview / Biometrics

This Visa  Does Not Requires Any Interview Or Biometrics

 

REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required From The Passenger
  1. Original current & old passports
    • Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable
    • All passports should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    • Recent passport should have at least two full blank pages with minimum 6 months validity of passport from date of exit.
    • Copy of marriage certificate should be submitted if the spouse name is not endorsed and the spouse is traveling along with the passenger.
    • Previous old passport is mandatory even if there are no travel histories.
  2. Photographs
    • 2 photographs per passenger
    • 35 x 45 mm
    • White background
    • 80% face close-up
    • Glossy finish
    • Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
    • Scanned photographs are not acceptable.
  3. Original bank statement
    • Original personal bank account statement of recent six months with bank address, account number, bank seal and signature in all pages.
    • Balance must exceed the tour cost and tour expenses.
    • Minus balance statement and passbook copy are not accepted.
  4. Personal income tax returns acknowledgement (Mandatory)
    • Should submit the it returns of recent 3 years
    • Pan card copy
    • If the passenger is not an income tax payee, he/she will have to submit a letter stating the reason why he/she is not paying the same.
  5. Other financial documents
    • Fixed deposit statement/letter from bank.
    • Recurring deposit statement
    • Share certificates
    • Mutual fund certificates
    • Land property deed (if the property is in Malayalam, it should be translated in English for submission)
  6. Supporting documents (mandatory)
    1. For employed persons (government/ private services)
      • Salary slips of recent 6 months
      • Original leave sanction letter from the firm (should be sanctioned by the authorized authority on letter head with company seal and signature
      • Employer letter (must be on letterhead showing the designation and period of employment)
      • Salary bank account statement of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature is all pages.
    2. For self-employed persons
      • Professional id proofs
      • Visiting cards (if any)
      • Letter heads (4 nos)
      • Income Tax returns of recent three years
      • Educational qualification certificate, enrolment certificate or bar council certificate
      • Property deed of agricultural land (translated in English)
    3. For self-employed persons
      • Professional id proofs
      • Visiting cards (if any)
      • Letter heads (4 nos)
      • Income Tax returns of recent three years
      • Educational qualification certificate, enrolment certificate or bar council certificate
      • Property deed of agricultural land (translated in English)
    4. For businessmen/women
      • Company letter heads (4 nos)
      • Company bank statement of recent 6 months with bank name, bank address, bank seal and signature on all pages
      • OD allowed account should have an OD sanction letter
      • Company IT returns of recent 3 years
      • Copy of valid registration certificate of company or incorporation certificate (expired registration certificate is not accepted)
      • Copy of memorandum and articles of association
      • Copy of sales tax registration (only applicable for shops)
      • Copy of partnership deed &NOC from other partners in company letterhead (if the applicant is a partner in any business)
    5. For retired person
      • Copy of pension payment order or pension notification letter
      • Pension account statement from bank or treasury of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature on all pages.
    6. For students
      • Leave sanction &bonafide letter from educational institution. (the letter should be included of the course studying, reason & duration of leave sanctioned)
      • Copy of birth certificate (if the student is a minor)
    7. For lady traveling alone
      • NOC/Consent from husband
      • Passport copy or any govt. Issued identity card copy of husband
      • Copy of death certificate of husband (if a widower)
      • Copy of legal divorced certificate (if a divorcee)
      • Original Bank Statement of last six months for parents
      • Income Tax returns of recent three years
    8. Child traveling without parents and with legal guardian
      • NOC from parents
      • Affidavit from parents notarized (should mention why not accompanying)
      • Original Bank Statement of last six months for parents
      • Income Tax returns of recent three years
 Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Tour Operator
  1. Application form
  2. Airline confirmation
  3. Covering letter of the passenger
  4. Hotel confirmation(Hotel Voucher in Original)
  5. Tourist Confirmation by Russian Travel agency in Russian Language. The Confirmation must show the agent reference number and registration number
  6. Tour confirmation stating the passenger name and details
  7. Itinerary

 

RUSSIA APPLICATION COMPLETION PROCEDURE

STEP: 1 Click on >https://visa.kdmid.ru/PetitionChoice.aspx Click on > Select Country

STEP: 2 Click on >Language:

STEP: 3 Declaration

STEP4: Complete the new application form Write down the Identification number of application form. Complete the application form, take the printout and enclose the same with the documents to be submitted. Once the documents are arranged, the documents will be sent to the agent at Chennai, which will be submitted at the Consulate of Chennai. After the document’s submission in VFS, the process time is 10 working days.

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Note: Russian Consulate works on Monday, Wednesday and Friday Ex:If the passport is submitted for visa processing on Monday then the collection of the same will be Friday on normal basis. Visa processing can be done on urgent basis on the payment of extra charges.

 

SPECIAL REMARKS

Applicants applying from Russian Consulate in Chennai should select IFS Chennai while filling the application form, otherwise the IFS Application centerwon’t accept the application for processing. For details:https://www.vfsglobal.com/Russia/India/   Starting from October 1, 2019, nationals of 53 foreign States (including India) may be granted an e-visa to enter the Russian Federation through air, naval, automobile, and pedestrian checkpoints located in the territory of Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad region. PLEASE NOTE: Entry and exit on an e-visa by means of rail transport is currently unavailable. For details:http://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/index_en.html.

Overview
  • Visa Name: Short-Stay Visa
  • Submitted At : Vfs

(Located At Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Puducherry, Mumbai, Ahemedabad, Pune, Panjim, New Delhi, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Kolkata)

Processing Time

Processing Time After Submission: 15 Working Days

Visa Validity

3 Months Validity, Multiple Entry, 30 Days Stay (Maximum)

Interview / Biometrics

This Visa Requires No Interview, But Requires Biometrics.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Passenger
  1. Original current & old passports
    1. Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable
    2. All passports should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    3. Recent passport should have at least two full blank pages.
    4. Copy of marriage certificate should be submitted if the spouse name is not endorsed and the spouse is traveling along with the passenger.
  2. Photographs
    1. 3 photographs per passenger
    2. 5 x4.5 cm size
    3. White background
    4. 80% face closeup
    5. Glossy finish
    6. Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
    7. Scanned photographs are not acceptable.
  3. Original bank statement
    1. Original personal bank account statement of recent six months with bank address, account number, bank seal and signature in all pages.
    2. Balance must exceed the tour cost and tour expenses.
    3. Minus balance statement and passbook copy are not accepted.
  4. Personal income tax returns acknowledgement
    1. Should submit the it returns of recent 3 years
    2. Pan card copy
  5. Other financial documents
    1. Fixed deposit statement/letter from bank.
    2. Recurring deposit statement
    3. Share certificates
    4. Mutual fund certificates
    5. Land property deed (if the property is in Malayalam, it should be translated in English for submission)
  6. Supporting documents (mandatory)
    1. For employed persons (government/ private services)
      1. Salary slips of recent 6 months
      2. Original leave sanction letter from the firm (should be sanctioned by the authorized authority on letter head with company seal and signature
      3. Employer letter (must be on letterhead showing the designation and period of employment)
      4. Salary bank account statement of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature is all pages.
      5. Letter heads (4 nos)
      6. It returns of recent three years
      7. Educational qualification certificate, enrolment certificate or bar council certificate
      8. Property deed of agricultural land (translated in English)
    2. For businessmen/women
      1. Company letter heads (4 nos)
      2. Company bank statement of recent 6 months with bank name, bank address, bank seal and signature on all pages
      3. Od allowed account should have an od sanction letter
      4. Company it returns of recent 3 years
      5. Copy of valid registration certificate of company or incorporation certificate (expired registration certificate is not accepted)
      6. Copy of memorandum and articles of association
      7. Copy of sales tax registration (only applicable for shops)
      8. Copy of partnership deed &NOC from other partners in company letterhead (if the applicant is a partner in any business)
    3. For retired person
      1. Copy of pension payment order or pension notification letter
      2. Pension account statement from bank or treasury of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature on all pages.
    4. For students
      1. Leave sanction &bonafide letter from educational institution. (the letter should be included of the course studying, reason & duration of leave sanctioned)
      2. Copy of birth certificate (if the student is a minor)
    5. For lady traveling alone
      1. NOC from husband
      2. Passport copy or any govt. Issued identity card copy of husband
      3. Copy of death certificate of husband (if a widower)
      4. Copy of legal divorced certificate (if a divorcee)
    6. Child traveling without parents and with legal guardian
      1. NOC from parents
      2. Affidavit from parents notarized (should mention why not accompanying)
      3. Parents authorization letter
Documents Required To Be Submitted
  1. Insurance (should have the validity of tour date only)
  2. Airline confirmation
  3. Covering letter of the passenger
  4. Hotel confirmation
  5. Tour confirmation stating the passenger name and details
  6. Itinerary
  7. Payment certificate
  8. Hand written payment receipt
  9. Full colour passport of the valid passport- all the pages of the passport

 

SCHENGEN APPLICATION COMPLETION PROCEDURE

  1. 1https://applyvisa.um.dk/NVP.App/frontpage
  2. Apply for Visa
  3. Register User
  4. Create User
  5. Login
  6. Sign in

 

TAKING SCHENGEN APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE

Click on > http://dk.vfsglobal.co.in/Schedule_An_Appointment.html

Once the application and appointment are ready, you have to arrange the documents in the below-given order.

  1. Appointment letter
  2. Application
  3. Insurance
  4. Airline confirmation
  5. Covering letter
  6. Hotel confirmation
  7. Tour confirmation
  8. Itinerary
  9. Payment certificate
  10. Customer bank statement
  11. Employment documents
  12. It returns
  13. Other financial documents
  14. Handwritten receipt
  15. Registration receipt

Passenger have to come for the biometric and document submission at VAF on the appointment date After the document’s submission in vfs, the visa process time is 14 working days. The passports are dispatched through vfs logistics partner m/s bluedart.

Overview
  • Visa Name: Short-Stay Visa
  • Submitted At : Vfs

(Located At Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Puducherry, Mumbai, Ahemedabad, Pune, Panjim, New Delhi, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Kolkata)

Processing Time

Processing Time After Submission: 15 Working Days

Visa Validity

3 Months Validity, Multiple Entry ,1 Month Stay Period (Maximum)

Interview / Biometrics

This Visa Requires No Interview, But Requires Biometrics.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Passenger
  1. Original current & old passports
    1. Handwritten, damaged and passports with over than 10 years are unacceptable
    2. All passports should be clear and legible (no wet, stain or smudge, etc…)
    3. Recent passport should have at least two full blank pages.
    4. Copy of marriage certificate should be submitted if the spouse name is not endorsed and the spouse is traveling along with the passenger.
  2. Photographs
    1. 3 photographs per passenger
    2. 5 x4.5 cm size
    3. White background
    4. 80% face closeup
    5. Glossy finish
    6. Face and eyes should be in the direct position to the camera. Ears should be visible and mouth closed.
    7. Scanned photographs are not acceptable.
  3. Original bank statement
    1. Original personal bank account statement of recent six months with bank address, account number, bank seal and signature in all pages.
    2. Balance must exceed the tour cost and tour expenses.
    3. Minus balance statement and passbook copy are not accepted.
    4. Personal income tax returns acknowledgement
    5. Should submit the it returns of recent 3 years
    6. Pan card copy
  4. Other financial documents
    1. Fixed deposit statement/letter from bank.
    2. Recurring deposit statement
    3. Share certificates
    4. Mutual fund certificates
    5. Land property deed (if the property is in Malayalam, it should be translated in English for submission)
  5. Supporting documents (mandatory)
    1. For employed persons (government/ private services)
      1. Salary slips of recent 6 months
      2. Original leave sanction letter from the firm (should be sanctioned by the authorized authority on letter head with company seal and signature
      3. Employer letter (must be on letterhead showing the designation and period of employment)
      4. Salary bank account statement of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature is all pages.
    2. For self-employed persons
      1. Professional id proofs
      2. Visiting cards (if any)
      3. Letter heads (4 nos)
      4. It returns of recent three years
      5. Educational qualification certificate, enrolment certificate or bar council certificate
      6. Property deed of agricultural land (translated in English)
    3. For businessmen/women
      1. Company letter heads (4 nos)
      2. Company bank statement of recent 6 months with bank name, bank address, bank seal and signature on all pages
      3. Od allowed account should have an od sanction letter
      4. Company it returns of recent 3 years
      5. Copy of valid registration certificate of company or incorporation certificate (expired registration certificate is not accepted)
      6. Copy of memorandum and articles of association
      7. Copy of sales tax registration (only applicable for shops)
      8. Copy of partnership deed &NOC from other partners in company letterhead (if the applicant is a partner in any business)
    4. For retired person
      1. Copy of pension payment order or pension notification letter
      2. Pension account statement from bank or treasury of recent 6 months with bank seal and signature on all pages.
    5. For students
      1. Leave sanction &bonafide letter from educational institution. (the letter should be included of the course studying, reason & duration of leave sanctioned)
      2. Copy of birth certificate (if the student is a minor)
    6. For lady traveling alone
      1. NOC from husband
      2. Passport copy or any govt. Issued identity card copy of husband
      3. Copy of death certificate of husband (if a widower)
      4. Copy of legal divorced certificate (if a divorcee)
    7. Child traveling without parents and with legal guardian
      1. NOC from parents
      2. Affidavit from parents notarized (should mention why not accompanying)
      3. Parents authorization letter
Documents Required To Be Submitted By The Tour Operator
  1. Insurance (should have the validity of tour date only)
  2. Airline confirmation
  3. Covering letter of the passenger
  4. Hotel confirmation
  5. Tour confirmation stating the passenger name and details
  6. Itinerary
  7. Payment certificate
  8. Hand written payment receipt

 

SCHENGEN APPLICATION COMPLETION PROCEDURE

STEP: 1 Click >https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en_US/web/france-visas Start your application > Access the visa application

STEP: 2 Create an account by entering the log in details required   Your Plans > enter your travel plans of how many days will you be there at Schengen

STEP: 3 Enter your information as per the travel document Enter the applicant’s employment details Enter the details of previous Schengen visa if the applicant is holding any

STEP: 4 Enter your accommodation details where you will stay at Schengen Mention who will sponsor for the applicant during his/ her travel to Schengen

 

TAKING SCHENGEN APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE

STEP: 1 Click on >https://online.vfsglobal.com/GlobalAppointment/Account/RegisteredLogin?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon/x/BGxVUxGuaZP3eMAtGHiEL1HYa4RABQTpbLPa5B1NjCChJbdNRfwbVZNGr4USJFAoA==

STEP: 2 Click > New User Enter details and create account

STEP: 3 Click> Schedule Appointment Enter the center of submission and purpose of travel STEP: 4 Add Applicant

STEP: 5 Enter the details as per the travel document Click > Submit

STEP: 6 Choose the date and time Click > Confirm

 

ARRANGEMENT OF DOCUMENTS

Once the application and appointment are ready, you have to arrange the documents in the below given order.

  1. Appointment letter
  2. Application
  3. Insurance
  4. Airline confirmation
  5. Covering letter
  6. Hotel confirmation
  7. Tour confirmation
  8. Itinerary
  9. Payment certificate
  10. Customer bank statement
  11. Employment documents
  12. It returns
  13. Other financial documents
  14. Handwritten receipt
  15. Registration receipt

Passenger have to come for the biometric and document submission at VAF on the appointment date After the document’s submission in vfs, the visa process time is 14 working days. The passports are dispatched through vfs logistics partner m/s bluedart.