Visa is the most important document for a traveller as this single document has the power to make or destroy your travel plans. But not to worry, we at flight path travel offers proficient and value-enhanced Visa services which ensure timely delivery of your Visa. We help you secure the necessary documents, so you never miss a Trip because of Incomplete or Incorrect Paperwork.
Here is some information regarding visa for different countries.
Visa Country : Belgium, Visa Category : Tourist , Nationality : Indian
Visa Notes & Fees
Passport : Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum one blank page for visa stamp.
Note :
- Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy
- Handwritten passports will not be accepted.
- Indian Passports can only be accepted if their bio data (name, date of birth, place of birth & sex) have not been modified by an “observation”. However, observation regarding the validity of the passport or any observation on the last page is acceptable.
- Attach all your old passports (if any)
Schengen Visa Application Form:
Visa application form must be filled online https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/ . After filling the form, 2 printout has to be taken and duly signed by the applicant on column 37 and main column.
Note :
Applicant mobile number & Email Id should be mentioned in visa form as Embassy / Consulate can contact the applicant at any point of time during visa processing·
Photo Specification:
Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Note:
Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
Covering-Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Consulate General of Belgium, Mumbai.
Note:
Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is self-employed or on plain paper if employed.
Financials Document:
- Company’s and Personal ITR
- Six months’ salary slip
- Original Company and Personal Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly. Note: Bank Statement should be on A4 size paper with seal and signature.
- Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Travellers Cheque
Proof Of Occupation:
- Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
- Brief Company Profile
- Articles of Memorandum (In case the applicant is MD/Director)
- Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
- Import / Export License (if applicable)
Employed:
- Proof of employment like Salary Slip or Appointment Letter
- Leave sanction letter and NOC from Employer
Student:
- Leave Sanction Letter from school
- Parents have to provide ITR, Bank statement and NOC let
Proof of Accommodation:
Hotel confirmation for the entire period of stay in Schengen area.
Note: Hotel should match the ticket dates and maximum stay should be in Belgium
Airline Reservation: Ticket Itinerary
Medical:
Copy of Medical travel Insurance for the stay duration amounting to 30,000 Euros. Insurance to be done by the Authorized Insurance Companies
Note:
Travel insurance policy submitted along with the Belgium visa application must be signed by the insured person on the place reserved for it in the policy document. The insurance policy document will not be considered valid if it is not signed by the insured person and the visa will not be issued.
Passport Collection Process:
With immediate effect, Consulate has announced that representatives cannot collect the documents on behalf of an applicant from Belgium Visa Application Centers except in following conditions:
- Immediate family member (that is Parents, Children, Spouse)
- One member of a family group collecting the passports of the whole family.
- A person collecting on behalf of Government officials if authorized on the Government letter head or department.
If any of the above comes for passport collection they need to carry the following documents:
- Original Government ID card
- Original ICR
- Original authorization letter from applicant
However, applicants who do not wish to collect their documents in person and whose documents cannot be collected by one of the above, will get their passports back by courier at an additional cost of Rs. 300/- to the dispatch address mentioned in the Covering-Letter which has to be submitted along with the visa application.
Note:
For application withdrawal cases, the passport needs to be collected from VFS only.
New Procedure for Schengen Visa Applications:
With immediate effect, Indian citizens travelling to Schengen countries for short-term (max 90 days in 180 days) will have to visit VFS visa application centre personally to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph). For subsequent applications within next 5 years the biometric data will be copied from the previous visa application included in the VIS.
We can facilitate the following services:
- Arrange appointment for biometrics at VFS centres as per applicants’ convenience.
- Offer expert guidance on the documentation for the relevant visa application.
- Provide ‘Meet & Assist’ service at VFS centers by our Schengen specialists (24×7)
- Assist in visa fee payments (Online, Demand Draft, Cash)
Exemptions from biometrics:
Exemptions from the obligation of fingerprinting are provided for the following categories of applicants only:
- Children (Age < 12 years)
- Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible.
- Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As per the new visa application procedure, applicants seeking Belgium visa will have to visit the visa application centre in person to submit their applications as biometric fingerprint data along with a live photograph is required for all the short term applications (Including VIS applications). Live photograph is also mandatory for long term visa applicants and children below the age of 12 years.
Note:
Effective from 2nd February, 2020 applicants can apply for a Schengen Visa six months in advance.
Visa Country : Canada, Visa Category : Tourist, Nationality : Indian
Visa Notes & Fees:
Passport:
Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum one blank page for visa stamp. Attach all your old passports (if any)
Handwritten passports will not be accepted.
Canada Visa Application Form:
Visa application forms have to be filled online by the applicant.
Given below are the links:
Note : Forms should be filled individually by each applicant.
https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5257e.pdf (Visa Form)
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5645E.PDF (Family Info Form)
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5257B_1.PDF (Additional Form)
Consent Form : Required to be filled and carry along 3 copies duly attached with application Form.
When submitting your completed and signed application form, be sure to include the last page (page 5 of 5) that will contain your data in barcodes.
Note : If surname is blank on the passport, applicant has to fill the given name on surname’s column & given name column has to left blank.
Photo Specification:
Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Note:
- Mention the name and date of birth at the back of the photo.
- Photographs should not be more than three months old, scanned / stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
Covering Letter :
Covering-Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Canadian High Commission, New Delhi/ Consulate General of Canada, Bangalore.
Note :
Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed .
Ticket : Itinerary
Hotel Booking : Hotel Confirmation / Tour Itinerary
Financials Documents:
- Company and Personal ITR for 2 yrs.
- Six months salary slip.
- Company and Personal Bank Statement for last six months
- Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveler’s Cheque
- Fixed Deposits / Property Papers
Note :
In order to ensure timely processing you must include a one page summary of the financial information you are submitting.
Occupational Viability
Self-Employed:
- Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation.
- Brief Company Profile.
- Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director).
- Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm).
- Proof of ownership
Employed:
- Proof of employment like Salary Slip or Appointment Letter / NOC from Employee.
Note:
The letter must include, the applicant’s name, position, current salary, date of hire and the employer’s name, address and the telephone number.
Student:
- Leave Sanction Letter from school
- Parents have to provide ITR / Bank Statement and NOC letter
Retired:
- A retirement certificate indicating amount of your pension.
Authorization Letter:
Applicant will have to submit an authorization letter authorizing Udaan India Private Limited to submit and collect documents.
**Applicants who opt for courier service needs to pay an additional charge of Rs 351
Important Note :
Canada follow Biometric Process.
Visa Country : Singapore, Visa Category : Tourist, Nationality : Indian
Visa Notes & Fees
Passport :
Original Passport with the validity of minimum six months from the date of travel and minimum one blank page required.
2 copies of passport bio data pages.
Note:
Attach all old passports (if any). Also If applicant has travelled before to Singapore in his old passports or if there is no travel.
He needs to provide a declaration letter
**Handwritten passport will not be accepted.
Visa Application Form:
To be duly filled and signed by the applicant with blue or black ink pen.
Signature – Signature on page 2 below Yes & No column (part III). At the end of the form on page 3 above the applicant signature column.
**For minor both parents signature and child sign / thumb impression as per passport required.
Note:
- If any correction in form, correction can be done, but passenger has to sign near the same column, do not leave any information blank to avoid delay in submission.
- Form to be filled with date, place and all columns should be completely filled by one pen and one hand writing.
Photo Specification:
Two recent passport size (35mm x 45mm) colored photographs with matt or semi matt finish on white background, without borders and taken within the last 3 months. The facial image must be between 25 mm and 35 mm from chin to crown.
Note:
- Photo must be taken full face without headgear, unless the applicant habitually wears a headgear in accordance with his/her religious or racial custom but the headgear must not hide the applicant’s features.
- You should look directly at the camera with head straight, with no hair across and/or covering your eyes/eyebrows/ears.
Covering Letter :
Personal Covering Letter containing below mentioned details:
- Name and passport number
- Resident address and contact number
- Date of travel
- No of passengers travelling together
- Details of land itinerary and place of stay in Singapore
- Applicant’s employment details
- Details of previous travels to Singapore (if available)
- Details of local Sponsor (if available)
The letter should be duly signed by the applicant and addressed to – The Consulate General of Singapore , Mumbai.
Note:
Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.
Financials Documents:
- Updated Bank statement for the last 3 months with applicant’s name, a/c no. with bank seal & sign
- Last 3 month salary slip
Airline Reservation: Return confirm air ticket.
Employed:
- If the applicant is salaried then need leave letter on company letter head is required.
- If Children traveling with one parent then NOC from another parent with passport copy of parent.
Student:
Student ID card is required is the passenger is a Student.
Honeymoon Travelers:
Original Wedding Card has to be submitted along with the visa application.
Blow mentioned Mandatory documents for blank passport holders who is visiting Singapore:
- Bank statement 3 months
- last 3 month salary slip
- Employment proof
- 6 months bank statement. (if travel first time to abroad)
Note:
- For Passport issued outside of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, require two stay proof [updated Electricity bill (period should last month)or Telephone bill (period should last month)or valid leave & license agreement copy or original society letter or Credit card statement]
- Blank passport holders who have not traveled to USA, SCNEHNGEN, UK, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, CANADA now would require hotel confirmation and Employment proof or leave letter from Company.
- Consulate may ask for any additional documents.
Invitation letter from relative if family or friend visit.
Visa Country : Thailand, Visa Category : Tourist, Nationality : Indian
Visa Notes & Fees:
Passport:
Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp. Attach all your old passports (if any). Also provide two copies of bio-data pages.
Thailand Visa Application Form :
Visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant.
Photo Specification:
Three recent passport size colored photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Note:
Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
Covering Letter :
Covering-Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – Consulate General of Thailand, Mumbai.
Note:
Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.
Financials Documents:
- Original bank statement for last three with minimum balance of 50,000/- INR.
- Credit card copy with current statement.
- Original forex receipt.
Occupation Proof:
If Self Employed: Copy of Business Registration Certificate.
If Employed: Copy of the employee ID card and original leave letter from the employer duly signed by the authorized signatory stating his/her designation.
If Student: Copy of School/College ID card.
Ticket : Ticket itinerary
Proof of Accommodation:
Confirmed hotel booking on letter head of the Hotel / Tour Planner along with the seal & sign.
Note :
Submission need to be done Prior to 5-7 Days before Departure post the dates consulate need all Revise documents as per checklist with new travel dates .
Visa Country : United Kingdom, Visa Category : Tourist, Nationality : Indian
Visa Notes & Fees:
Passport:
Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum One page should be blank from both side for visa stamp.
Attach all Previous passports to show previous travel history.
UK Visa Application Form:
Visa application form has to be filled online by the applicant.
Photo Specification:
Two recent passport size photographs with matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Note:
Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
Covering Letter :
Covering-Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer, British Deputy High Commission, Mumbai.
Note:
Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.
Financials Documents:
- Original and copy of Personal ITR for 3 yrs.
- Original and copy of Salary slip for the last Three months.
- Original and copy of Personal Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly.
Proof Of Occupation:
Self Employed:
- Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
- Brief Company Profile
- Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
- Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm
- Balance sheet of the Company.
Employed:
- Proof of employment like Salary Slip or Appointment Letter
- NOC from Employer
Student:
- Leave Sanction Letter from school
- Parents have to provide ITR, Bank statement and NOC letter
Proof of Accommodation :
Hotel confirmation and Invitation letter/Sponsor letter.
Note:
Applications are being accepted through online appointment, we advise you to send your application well in advance so that we can arrange for an appointment.
Applicant will have to personally collect their documents or can opt for courier service at the time they submit their documents at VFS.
Applicants can submit an authorization letter only in the following cases:
- If a parent collecting for a dependent child
- A member of a family group collecting the passports for the whole family
- Government Ministry representatives and a Business Express Programme (BEP) company representative, approved by the company’s authorized signatories.
Note:
Applications are accepted through respective outsourced visa application centers. Kindly refer to the link “Outsourced Visa Application Centers” on the left side of the page for details.
British Irish Visa Scheme:
Indian citizens can now apply for one travel permit to visit both the UK and Ireland through British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS) in India. As per BIVS, applicants should apply for the visa of the country they wish to visit first. If you have an Irish short stay visa and you also want to visit the United Kingdom you must travel to Ireland first. If you have a British short stay visa and you also want to visit Ireland you must travel to the United Kingdom first. The BIVS issued visas will have BIVS coding endorsed on it.
Visa Country : United States Of America, Visa Category : Tourist, Nationality : Indian
Visa Notes & Fees:
Passport:
Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum two blank page for visa stamp.
- Copy of the first and last page of your current valid passport. If you have any observations on your passport please submit a copy of the observation page.
- Attach all your old passports (if any). DS 160 – Online confirmation of DS 160 form required.
- Valid Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee receipt.
Note:
For US MRV if the total amounts in one MRV is Rs.50,000 and above then Pan card copy of principal applicant is required
Interview Appointment letters :
You must schedule two appointments, one for the visa interview at the Embassy or Consulate and one for the OFC.
- You need to be present at the US Embassy or Consulate where the Appointment for the Visa Interview is scheduled.
- You need to be present at the Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC) for the second appointment. This appointment will allow you to go to one of the five OFC locations to have your fingerprints and photo taken. This appointment must be at least 1 day before your visa interview appointment at the Embassy or Consulate.
Photo Specification:
Photo will be clicked at the time of interview. Although, it is advisable to carry two photographs at the time of interview as per below specifications.
Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 50mm x 50mm)
Covering Letter :
Covering-Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – Consulate General of the United States of America, Mumbai.
Note :
Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.
The sponsor has to furnish the following documents:
Invitation Letter:
- Invitation Letter from inviter
- Sponsorship letter from the sponsor stating the declaration of support. (If applicable)
Proof of Sufficient
- Financial documents of the inviter staying in America.
Identity Proof
- Photocopies of relative’s proof of status e.g. Green card, valid visa etc.
Financials Documents:
- Company and Personal ITR for 3 yrs.
- Salary slip for the last six months.
- Original Company and Personal Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly
- Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement
- Company’s Balance Sheet
- Property papers/Fixed Deposits/Investments
Proof of Occupation:
- Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
- Brief Company Profile
- Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
- Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
- Import / Export License (if applicable)
Employed:
Copy of Appointment letter/Leave certificate from the Employer.
Student:
- Leave Sanction Letter and id card copy from school
- Parents have to provide ITR, Bank statement and NOC letter.
Airline Reservation: Ticket Itinerary.
Hotel Booking: Hotel confirmation and Tour Confirmation.
Note:
- Personal appearance is Mandatory.
- If you have temporary injuries on your fingers, please wait until the injuries heal before your appointment date. You should also remove any henna on your fingertips, or allow it to fade, as this may prevent from getting a clear scan.
- For children under 5 years, application should be dropped in drop box at the Offsite Facilitation Center(OFC). Passport and visa copy of the parents should be attached with the application.
