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Use this as a preparation map. Requirements can differ by route, applicant profile, embassy, and official update.

Identity documents

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

Tuition fee evidence where available

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

Passport-size photos where required

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

Overseas Student Health Cover evidence

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

Genuine student statement or study purpose evidence

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

Passport-size photo where required

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

National identity document where applicable

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

Medical examination evidence where requested

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

Previous visa or travel history evidence where relevant

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

Document checklist evidence from Home Affairs tool

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

Confirms identity, nationality, and travel document validity.

Includes: Applicant full name · Passport number · Nationality

Avoid: Passport close to expiry · Unclear scan or cropped edges

Format: Usually submitted as a clear scan of the bio-data page. Some routes may require all stamped pages or previous passports.

Do not edit passport scans. Always verify validity requirements from the official application source.

Financial documents

Job title and annual salary details

Sri Lanka → United Kingdom · Work visa

Shows financial capacity, recent transactions, and available balance.

Includes: Account holder name · Bank name · Account number or masked account number

Avoid: Using screenshots instead of official statements · Statement period too old

Format: Usually accepted as an official PDF from the bank portal or stamped bank-issued statement, depending on the route.

Do not fabricate balances or transactions. Financial documents are often checked carefully.

Proof of funds for living expenses

Sri Lanka → New Zealand · Student visa

Shows financial capacity, recent transactions, and available balance.

Includes: Account holder name · Bank name · Account number or masked account number

Avoid: Using screenshots instead of official statements · Statement period too old

Format: Usually accepted as an official PDF from the bank portal or stamped bank-issued statement, depending on the route.

Do not fabricate balances or transactions. Financial documents are often checked carefully.

Shows financial capacity, recent transactions, and available balance.

Includes: Account holder name · Bank name · Account number or masked account number

Avoid: Using screenshots instead of official statements · Statement period too old

Format: Usually accepted as an official PDF from the bank portal or stamped bank-issued statement, depending on the route.

Do not fabricate balances or transactions. Financial documents are often checked carefully.

Bank statement where required

Sri Lanka → Japan · Work visa

Shows financial capacity, recent transactions, and available balance.

Includes: Account holder name · Bank name · Account number or masked account number

Avoid: Using screenshots instead of official statements · Statement period too old

Format: Usually accepted as an official PDF from the bank portal or stamped bank-issued statement, depending on the route.

Do not fabricate balances or transactions. Financial documents are often checked carefully.

Employment documents

Employer sponsor licence number

Sri Lanka → United Kingdom · Work visa

Confirms current or past employment, job role, salary, and employer details.

Includes: Employee full name · Job title · Start date

Avoid: Missing salary when financial proof is needed · No authorized signature

Format: Usually prepared on employer letterhead and signed by HR, manager, or authorized officer.

Do not create employment letters without employer authorization.

Criminal record certificate for certain jobs

Sri Lanka → United Kingdom · Work visa

Confirms current or past employment, job role, salary, and employer details.

Includes: Employee full name · Job title · Start date

Avoid: Missing salary when financial proof is needed · No authorized signature

Format: Usually prepared on employer letterhead and signed by HR, manager, or authorized officer.

Do not create employment letters without employer authorization.

Employment contract or employer documents

Sri Lanka → Japan · Work visa

Confirms current or past employment, job role, salary, and employer details.

Includes: Employee full name · Job title · Start date

Avoid: Missing salary when financial proof is needed · No authorized signature

Format: Usually prepared on employer letterhead and signed by HR, manager, or authorized officer.

Do not create employment letters without employer authorization.

Confirms current or past employment, job role, salary, and employer details.

Includes: Employee full name · Job title · Start date

Avoid: Missing salary when financial proof is needed · No authorized signature

Format: Usually prepared on employer letterhead and signed by HR, manager, or authorized officer.

Do not create employment letters without employer authorization.

Employment contract or job offer

Sri Lanka → Germany · Work visa

Confirms current or past employment, job role, salary, and employer details.

Includes: Employee full name · Job title · Start date

Avoid: Missing salary when financial proof is needed · No authorized signature

Format: Usually prepared on employer letterhead and signed by HR, manager, or authorized officer.

Do not create employment letters without employer authorization.

Proof of work experience where applicable

Sri Lanka → Germany · Work visa

Confirms current or past employment, job role, salary, and employer details.

Includes: Employee full name · Job title · Start date

Avoid: Missing salary when financial proof is needed · No authorized signature

Format: Usually prepared on employer letterhead and signed by HR, manager, or authorized officer.

Do not create employment letters without employer authorization.

Education documents

Academic certificates and transcripts

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Police certificate where requested

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Quebec Acceptance Certificate if studying in Quebec

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Academic certificates and transcripts

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Birth certificate where requested

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Police certificate where requested

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Marriage certificate or dependent documents where applicable

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Certificate of Sponsorship reference number

Sri Lanka → United Kingdom · Work visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Fixed-term deposit certificates where applicable

Sri Lanka → New Zealand · Student visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Education loan documents where applicable

Sri Lanka → New Zealand · Student visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Academic certificates and transcripts

Sri Lanka → New Zealand · Student visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Police certificate where required

Sri Lanka → New Zealand · Student visa

Shows qualification level, awarding institution, and completion status.

Includes: Applicant name · Qualification title · Awarding institution

Avoid: Name mismatch · Submitting provisional document when final certificate is requested

Format: May need to be combined with transcripts, verification letters, or credential assessments depending on the route.

Use official academic records only. Some routes verify directly with institutions or assessment bodies.

Medical / clearance documents

Medical exam confirmation where required

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

Shows criminal record clearance or police record status for a specific country or period.

Includes: Applicant full name · Issuing authority · Country or jurisdiction

Avoid: Certificate expired or too old · Wrong issuing country

Format: Validity period and issuing authority vary by destination country and application route.

Always confirm the correct police clearance authority from the official visa instructions.

Application documents

Study permit application form IMM 1294

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

No guidance yet for Application documents.

Family information form IMM 5707

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

No guidance yet for Application documents.

Student visa subclass 500 application

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

No guidance yet for Application documents.

No guidance yet for Application documents.

Supporting documents requested by the Embassy or visa application centre

Sri Lanka → Japan · Work visa

No guidance yet for Application documents.

National visa application form

Sri Lanka → Germany · Work visa

No guidance yet for Application documents.

Supporting documents

Document checklist IMM 5483

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

Visa office instructions IMM 5934

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

Letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

Proof of financial support

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

Language test results where applicable

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

Biometrics confirmation where applicable

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

Custodianship declaration for minors where applicable

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

Provincial Attestation Letter or Territorial Attestation Letter where required

Sri Lanka → Canada · Student visa

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

Proof of financial capacity

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

English language test results where required

Sri Lanka → Australia · Student visa

No guidance yet for Supporting documents.

Always verify document requirements.

Use VisaAtlas as a preparation guide, then confirm the latest document list with the official immigration, embassy, consulate, or application portal before submitting anything.