Important note: This is a general document checklist for most visa applicants. Please cross check with the embassy of the country you intend to visit to be sure all these are required or not.
Valid passport with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return and with at least two empty pages
Letter of invitation
Application form duly completed
2 passport pictures
Leave letter of your company (if employed)
Student’s letter if student. Proof of school fees payment and end of semester report statement
Proof of financial status (If employed)
Payslips of the past three months / employment contract If self-employed
Certificate of Proprietorship or other proof of ownership (proof of land title)
Proof of accommodation for your stay. This could be a hotel reservation or a letter from your host confirming this.
Flight reservation
Travel health Insurance
Yellow Fever Vaccination Card
Dowload the printable version to bring it with you. You have some spaces to write other things you might need and to make some extra notes!