10 Documents You Must Prepare Before Any Visa Interview

A clear, no-stress checklist of the paperwork every applicant should have ready — and the small mistakes that get people rejected.

Getting a visa approved is often less about luck and more about preparation. The applicants who walk in organised are the ones who walk out smiling.

Start with your passport — it must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended travel and have blank pages. Next, your invitation or admission letter, proof of funds covering your whole stay, return tickets or itinerary, accommodation proof, travel insurance, and recent photographs to specification.

The most common reason for rejection isn't a missing document — it's inconsistency. Make sure dates, names and amounts match across every paper. Bring originals plus one photocopy of each, neatly arranged in the order the officer will ask for them.

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