Preparing a visa file: the details that matter

Names must be spelled the same way on the passport, the form, the hotel booking and the flight reservation. Dates must match across every document.

Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your return date and has blank pages.

Your bank statement and employment letter should support the trip you describe. A short, clear letter explaining the purpose of travel helps.

Book your appointment early in busy seasons, and keep copies of everything you submit.