The documents required for a Visa interview will depend on the nation and type of Visa that you are applying to. The documents that are most commonly required are:
- Original Passport with a minimum of 6 months of validity after arrival to the overseas nation
- All expired Passports
- 1 photograph both hard and digital copy as per the specification
- The Visa application confirmation page stamped at the VAC
- A valid receipt of Visa fee payment
- Printout of appointment letter for the Visa interview
Supporting documents required for a Visa interview
The idea of supporting documents is to verify –
- Legality
- Validity
- Illegal history, if any
- Monetary affordability;
- Intention to return to home country
Let us look at the documents required for visa interviews for important countries:
United States
- Application Form DS-160 Confirmation Page
- Valid passport;
- Previous passport(s), if any
- Color photo less than six months old that meet specific requirements
- Fee payment in cash
- Proof of finances (bank statements)
- Additional documents as required by your visa category or personal circumstances
United Kingdom
- Interview appointment confirmation
- Receipt to prove payment of visa fees
- Self-attested copy of the online application form
- Other relevant documents based on the type of visa
Canada
- Valid passport
- Documents verifying your identity
- Other documents relevant to your visa application
Germany
- Valid passport
- Completed visa application form
- Supporting documents that include proof of having healthcare insurance, passport photos, and other documents relevant to the visa you have applied for