How to get your visa papers ready
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Every country has its own rules, and they change, so start with the visa page for your destination. Most applications ask for the same few things.
What you usually need
- A passport that is valid well beyond your return date, with blank pages
- Recent photos to the size the country asks for
- Your flight and hotel bookings
- Proof that you can pay for the trip, such as bank statements
- A letter from your employer or school, for some countries
Give yourself time
Apply as early as the country allows. Processing times vary, and a missing document can mean starting again.
Let us check it
Send us your papers before you apply. We check them against the current list and file the application for you.
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