Document checklist
1
Passport
required- Valid passport
- Copy of identity pages
2
Remote-work relationship evidence
required- Employer declaration
- Service contracts
- Company ownership records
3
Financial proof
required- Bank statements
- Payslips
- Invoices or contracts
4
Insurance and accommodation
conditional- Health insurance
- Lease or booking evidence
- Address declaration
5
Civil and background documents
consulate-dependent- Police certificate
- Apostille/legalization
- Official translation
Common mistakes
- Using outdated income thresholds
- Missing foreign-client or foreign-employer proof
- Ignoring consulate-specific checklist rules
- Not planning residence-stage documents