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Preparing an employment letter for your Schengen application

What to check with your employer before adding an NOC or employment letter to your file.

Preparing an employment letter for your Schengen application

Follow the destination’s checklist

An employment letter or NOC helps explain your job and approved leave. The required details and format vary by consulate. Ask your employer to use its official letterhead and include the information requested in the current checklist.

Check the details together

Common details include your name, role, employment start date, salary, employer contact details and leave dates. Match names to your passport and check travel dates against your itinerary. Ask about signature, stamp and issue-date requirements rather than assuming one format works everywhere.

Different circumstances need different evidence

Business owners, freelancers, students and sponsored applicants may need different supporting documents. A trade licence alone does not necessarily replace personal financial evidence. Follow the checklist for your situation.

Globi can check consistency across your file. Your employer remains responsible for issuing accurate employment information.

[Official Schengen application guidance](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en)

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