Which Documents Do I Need?
Select your passport, destination and travel purpose — get a checkable, printable document list.
How It Works
Choose your passport, destination and travel purpose from searchable lists.
See the destination's real base document list, plus AI-suggested extras for your specific purpose.
Tick items off as you gather them, then print or save as PDF to keep with you.
Why Your Documents Matter So Much
A consulate officer rarely meets you in person. Your documents are the entire case for your trip — each category below answers a different question they're silently asking.
A consulate first confirms who you are and that your passport will remain valid well past your trip — an expired-soon passport is one of the most common reasons a file gets sent back before it's even reviewed.
Bank statements and income proof answer one question for the officer: can you actually afford this trip and will you have a reason to return? Vague or inconsistent numbers are read as risk, not honesty.
Employment letters, a company registry record, or a title deed all demonstrate you have a life to come back to — the single factor most visa officers weigh most heavily for a short-stay visa.
A flight and hotel reservation (not necessarily paid in full) shows the trip is real and specific, not an open-ended excuse to stay indefinitely.
Many destinations — the Schengen area in particular — legally require minimum travel medical insurance before a visa can even be considered, regardless of how strong the rest of your file is.
A business trip, a family visit and a study program each need a different kind of supporting letter — this is exactly the gap our AI-assisted extra documents are built to fill for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How reliable is this document list?
The base list comes from our own destination-country content, kept up to date for each country page. The extra, purpose-specific items are generated by AI from real route-specific data — they're a strong starting point, not a substitute for the consulate's own current requirements.
What if I choose the wrong travel purpose?
You can start over any time with the "New List" button. Choosing a different purpose changes which extra documents the AI suggests, but the base destination list stays the same either way.
How is this different from visa consultancy?
This tool gives you a free, instant list to prepare with on your own. Visa consultancy is a paid service where a consultant reviews your actual documents, catches mistakes before submission, and manages the application process for you.
Can I save the list as a PDF?
Yes — use the "Print / Save as PDF" button. It opens your browser's print dialog with a clean, chrome-free version of the checklist; choose "Save as PDF" as the destination instead of a physical printer.