General Requirements of a Tourist Visa

Date: February 01, 2021

Here, you will find a checklist of the generally required documents to obtain a Tourist Visa.

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Original Documents


  • Valid Passport ( must have atleast 6 months remaining validity ) and Old Passport.

  • 4 pcs colored passport photo against white background (neutral face expression, mouth closed and no jewelries)

  • For Employees: Certificate of Employment (must indicate position, date hired and salary).

> For Switzerland Visa Application, submit Leave of Absence.

(Start and end date based on the itinerary).

  • Bank Certificate with Bank Statement or Passbook.

> Schengen Countries - current bank statement of the latest 3 months

> Italy - 1 year Bank statements.

  • Travel Insurance (with COVID-19 coverage).

  • Note: Additional documents are upon discretion of the Embassy.


Bring original documents on interview / appointment date.

Photocopies

  • Business Documents for Self Employed. (Business Permit ,DTI or SEC Registration with General Info Sheet).

  • Birth Certificate.

  • Marriage Certificate.

  • Income Tax Return.

> Employed – ITR 2316.

> Self Employed– ITR 1701 ( all pages).

> If no ITR – submit an explanation letter addressed to the Embassy.

Other Requirements


  • Retirees

> Bank Certificate and Bank Statement

> Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate (if Married)

  • Students

> Affidavit of Support

> Proof of Enrollment

  • Minors if not travelling with Parents

> DSWD Clearance

  • Foreign National

> Photocopy of I- CARD