Further to our quest to ensure that applications for letters of introduction to embassies are processed within the shortest possible time, we have outlined below the basic requirements for visa application.
DOCUMENTS/REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION IN REQUESTS FOR LETTERS OF INTRODUCTION
| 1 |
Cover/Request Letter addressed to Manager, |
| 2 |
PAD Photocopy of Staff ID card |
| 3 |
Photocopy of Bio-Data page of International passport |
| 4 |
Leave advice/Course letter/Joining instruction etc as applicable |
| 5 |
Current pay slip |
| 6 |
Marriage certificate (in case of spouse accompanying staff) |
| 7 |
Birth certificate(in case of children accompanying parents) |
| 8 |
Annual Emolument(Canadian High Commission) |
| 9 |
Date of Employment(USA Embassy) |
| 10 |
Confirmed date of Interview |
| 11 |
Staff’s contact (E-mail. Address, GSM) |
DOCUMENTS/REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION TO MOST EMBASSIES/HIGH COMMISSIONS
| 1 |
Dully filled and signed forms |
| 2 |
Passport Photograph |
| 3 |
Valid International Passport |
| 4 |
Letter of Introduction from GPAD |
| 5 |
Letter of Course Nomination or approval for foreign Trips |
| 6 |
Letter of invitation/Approval leave letter(in case of private Trip) |
| 7 |
Confirmed return Tickets |
| 8 |
Hotel Reservations |
| 9 |
Visa Fees |
| 10 |
At least Three/Six Months Pay Slips and/or Bank Statement |
N/B
Most Embassies/High Commissions insist on personal appearance. However, not all embassies insist on thumb prints. Very few require note verbal especially for high government officials with official or Diplomatic Passport.
YELLOW CARD
For South Africa, Japan and most Asian Countries, proofs of yellow card Vaccination is a vital requirement.
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