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Questions tagged [proof-of-employment]

In order to obtain some visas or visa extensions it may be necessary to prove that you have an employment.

In order to obtain some visas or visa extensions it may be necessary to prove that you have an employment and are thus able to show that for example:

  • You have a regular income that will allow you to support yourself during your stay
  • You have strong ties to your country of provenance and are thus not trying to immigrate to seek employment

This list is by no means exclusive.

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Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?

The UK Visas and Immigration Directorate publishes guidance that provides helpful tips that can result in successful visa applications. Section 2 of this guidance opens is entitled "other documents you may want to provide" (emphasis mine). Section…
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UK student visitor visa refused, even though I am financed by a government scholarship

I believe my question is not a duplicate of another question. In that question their trip is funded by their father. In mine - not. I don't have a family sponsor but European Commision and Erasmus Mundus are financing me. I come from Georgia. I have…
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How to prove strong ties back to country when one is self employed?

I am an Indian Citizen and will be applying for a Visa shortly to UK and some other countries, for tourism. The purpose is to visit my wife during her month long vacation, travel around and then return back. I see that being able to prove ties back…
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How can I address ECO's concerns about my employment?

I am going to reapply UK Standard Visitor Visa. What should I add in employer's letter that can be acceptable to ECO? Page 1 of my refusal letter Page 2 of my refusal letter
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Is a No Objection Certificate really needed when applying for a UK visa?

I am from India and I am planning to visit London to meet my friends. I am working in a private company in India. In the employment proof, they are asking for a letter from my employer on headed paper - detailing my salary and the length of the…
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Reapplying for a UK tourist visa after being refused once

I am an Indian citizen (also holder of Schengen residence permit) got married recently and want to visit London for 5 days with my wife (Indian citizen) for our honeymoon. I have been previously refused a visit visa by UK mission in Warsaw in March…
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Documents required for visiting Canada for an onsite job interview

I want to visit Canada for an on-site job interview in a tech company. I am currently in Bangalore, India. I already gave my resignation notice at my current job as a software engineer, and I am still serving out the notice period which ends in one…
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Applying for visa uk

I am intending to apply for a UK visa. I note that for proof of funds you need to provide bank statements. However, I don't own a bank account. I am employed and receive a cheque each month end, which I cash and convert into USD and leave it as hard…
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What's the form for the HR letter I need to include with the Schengen visa application?

I'm in a situation where I applied for a Schengen visa to attend an onsite interview for a position I've applied for. Now I need an HR letter from my current employer with the details of employment date, salary, etc... My concern is that telling my…
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UK Visit Visa refused second time due to lack of funds and unclear documentation. What are my options?

My UK visit visa was refused again. I applied for UK visit visa this July with my 6 years daughter the visa was sponsored by my aunt and uncle both are British nationals. But my visa was refused due to financial capacity, I didn't submit my bank…
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UK visit visa for a job interview- financial and employment proof

I am an Indian citizen. I plan to go to UK for an onsite job interview with an overnight stay and return back to India next day. I need an advice regarding financial documents submission. I am an unemployed person, but I have a job offer for…
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How do I explain employment contract changes in my UK visa application?

How do I explain my salary: my previous salary changed from basic fixed plus incentives fixed, to basic fixed plus commission unfixed (which can be higher or lower each month). For the first month, I was paid in all cash. Now, after talking to HR…
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Schengen Visa for Job Interview, Minimum balance in Account

I have been invited for a job interview in Belgium. The employer is sponsoring the cost of travel and stay. I have a few questions. I am planning to apply for Business visa. Is this the right visa category? Or should I apply for visitor visa. I am…
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Traveling Paris during my summer vacation, Do I still need NOC?

My husband and I are planning to visit Paris in July. We are both working in school, and during June-July there's no work. I'm confused if do we still need to get an NOC since those months are summer vacation. It would be weird to file for leave…
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Changing employers during the application

I have a question regarding the past employer section and would really thankful if anyone could provide me with an answer. Currently I am employed at a company A but I am starting a new job on the 1st of January at company B. Do I need to list…
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