Tourism Visa Application Requirements (General)

These are the standard documents needed when applying for a tourist visa to most countries:

1. Completed Visa Application Form

• Fill it out online or by hand, depending on the country’s process.
  
  

• Must match your passport details exactly.
  
  

2. Valid Passport

• Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
  
  

• Include copies of previous visas (if any).
  
  

3. Passport-Sized Photographs

• Recent photo, meeting the embassy’s specifications (e.g., white background, size 35mm x 45mm).
  
  

4. Proof of Travel Itinerary

• Flight reservation or round-trip ticket.
  
  

• Travel dates should match the visa duration requested.
  
  

5. Proof of Accommodation

• Hotel booking/reservation.
  
  

• Or an invitation letter from a host (if staying with a friend/family).
  
  

6. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statements from the last 3–6 months.
  
  

• Payslips or sponsor letter if someone else is funding your trip.
  
  

7. Travel Insurance

• Covers emergency medical expenses, accidents, and repatriation.
  
  

• Some countries specify minimum coverage (e.g., €30,000 for Schengen area).
  
  

8. Cover Letter or Application Letter

• Explains your travel purpose, itinerary, and how you will fund the trip.
  
  

9. Visa Fee Payment Receipt

• Varies by country; must be paid via specified method.
  
  

✉️ Sample Tourism Visa Application Letter

[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, Postal Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Date]

To:
The Visa Officer
[Embassy/Consulate Name]
[Embassy Address]
[City, Country]

Subject: Application for Tourist Visa

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for a [Type of Visa] Tourist Visa to visit [Country] from [Start Date] to [End Date]. The purpose of my visit is purely tourism. I wish to explore the cultural and natural attractions of [City/Country Name], including [list a few destinations briefly].

I am currently employed at [Your Company Name] as a [Job Title], and I have been granted vacation leave for the dates of my trip. I have enclosed my employment verification letter and recent bank statements as proof of my financial means to cover the expenses of the trip.

Enclosed with this application are:

• Completed visa application form
  
  

• Valid passport
  
  

• Flight and hotel bookings
  
  

• Bank statements
  
  

• Travel insurance certificate
  
  

• Photographs
  
  

• Visa fee payment receipt
  
  

I assure you that I will return to [Your Country] before the visa expires, as I have strong professional and personal ties here.

Thank you for considering my application. Please feel free to contact me if any additional information is needed.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]