Special Note: if you are taking an overnight bus\/train\/fight – include the relevant ticket along with your hotel bookings.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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• Travel tickets(Bus\/Train\/Flight) – these are not mandatory unless you are having overnight trips. If you have already purchased or booked them its good to submit them so they know we are serious about following our itineraries and we are being truthful.<\/li>\n
• Attractions\/Activity Bookings – these are once again not necessary but if you had already bought them then please do submit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  4.0 All letters concerning the journey\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

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  1. Letter from your employer – this is simply a letter addressed to the embassy by your company stating the below:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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     • Your employment status – whether permanent\/contract and date of joining<\/li>\n
     • Your designation and if they like your take-home salary<\/li>\n
     • Status of your leave – paid\/unpaid<\/li>\n
     • When they expect you back at work<\/li>\n
     • Contact person for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

       5.0 Documents regarding the financial guarantee of the applicant\/company<\/span><\/h5>\n

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       • The latest three months salary slips – this is easy to understand – if you are applying early March – submit December, January and February Salary slips.<\/li>\n
       • EPF contribution – this needs to be your EPF statement that is sent semi-annually or your ETF statement<\/li>\n
       • Personal Banke statements – please match the salary slip months and provide the same statements of your salary account and any other account that you will be using to fund the trip.<\/li>\n
       • Balance Confirmation – once again this is not requested for in the checklist but it is good to provide as it gives a snapshot of your finances in one page. Request this from your relevant bank and they will give this to you. Some banks do charge for the service so ask them prior to requesting.<\/li>\n
       • Assets – if you can provide documents proving your ownership of fixed assets in Sri Lanka that would be great as it accounts for your financial soundness. If you don’t have them, there is nothing to worry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

         6.0 For Families<\/span><\/h5>\n

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         • Birth Certificate – A translated copy of your birth certificate along with a copy of your original Sinhalese birth certificate needs to be submitted.<\/li>\n
         • Marriage Certificate – only applies to married female applicants. A translated copy and a copy of the original marriage certificate must be submitted for your Schengen visa application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

           Alas, we have reached the end of a very very long post. I know its intimidating sometimes when you think about applying for a Schengen Visa. This is simply because nobody actually provides accurate and honest guides for us Sri Lankans. Travel agents have there own agenda most of the time and therfore, provide you unrealistic requirements. I have faced this so many times and that is when I decided to do it on my own. So next time you think of pushing your travel ideas aside thinking its a hassle, think again and just go for it! Contact me if via comments or social media and I will be glad to help you out! Until next time, Ciao!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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