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]