Importance of no objection certificate in visa application

No objection certificate is reviewed by visa processing center and is one of the important document needed for visa application processing. Visa rejection cases have drastically increased in past few years. Visa applicants have to go through a lot of paper work but often end up being rejected by embassy. Every country has strict rules and regulations but European countries have the most complex application process. If you are also planning to visit EU Schengen countries go through all the visa requirements minutely before applying for visa. Besides hotel bookings and flight reservations, no object certificate is also an important document for visa application process. No Objection certificate commonly known as NOC is optional but can be helpful in increasing the chance of visa acceptance

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What is a no objection certificate or no objection letter?

As name suggests this is a legal letter which rules out all types of objections while travelling abroad. This letter clarifies about the moral character of the applicant. In addition, this letter also ensures that applicant has obligations in his own country and not planning for illegal overstay.  There can be two types of NOC.

  • No objection certificate from employer
  • No objection certificate from school

 

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No objection certificate from employer

This option is for working individuals planning for a short tour outside the country. This is not a lengthy process. You can simply ask high authorities of your company for this letter. It approves the leave of the applicant. It is also mentioned that the applicant still has several obligations for this organization, hence will return after a defined period of time. Company can also give the details of salary  of the applicant which is essential for applying visa.  No objection letter from employer can be further divided into two types depending upon the purpose of the visit.

  • NOC for tourism purpose
  • NOC for business purpose

As it is discussed above, NOC is a guarantee that the person is not a threat for the host country. Illegal immigrants are causing major problems for the embassies of Schengen countries, but this no objection certificate will make sure that applicant will return after a short stay. Further the financial condition of applicant is also explained in this letter. Hence NOC can minimize the chance of visa rejection from embassy.

No objection certificate from school

As name suggests this option is for students willing to go abroad for a short period of time. Applicant can get this letter from HOD or Dean of the institute. It is mentioned in this letter that applicant is still a student of this institute and will carry on with his regular studies after this short travel break. Institute will also mention about the scholarship offered to the applicant if he is going abroad for further study.

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Format of no object certificate from employer:

The format of this no objection letter for visa application from Employer is very simple. It should be precise having useful information. For further assistance you can also search the samples for no object letter online. Below is given a free sample of no objection certificate from an organization.

 

Date:

To

Address of the Embassy

 

Subject: No Objection Certificate

 

Dear Sir/Madam

 

This letter is to acknowledge that Mr./Mrs.….  is a part of our organization since…….as permanent employee. He is currently working as ……. (Designation)

at……… (company name). His annual salary is USD …………

 

We assure that we have no objection to his/her travelling to……… (Country name).

The company has already approved his leave for ……… (period of time). We also validate the fact that Mr./Mrs. ……… is able to handle all his travelling expenses on his own.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Name of the Employer,

Designation,

Company name.      

Phone

Email 

Format of no object certificate from university or school:

The format of this no objection letter for visa application from University or School is very simple. It should be precise having useful information. Below is given a free sample of no objection certificate from school.

 

Date

To

Address of the Embassy

 

Subject: No Objection Certificate

 

Dear Sir/Madam

 

This letter is to acknowledge that Mr./Mrs.….  is enrolled with our university since…….and studying <course name>. He also works at university as ……. (Research Associate) and is received funding from scholarships to cover the course and expenses.

 

We assure that we have no objection to his/her travelling to……… (Country name).

The school has already approved his leave for ……… (period of time). We also validate the fact that Mr./Mrs. ……… is able to handle all his travelling expenses on his own.

 

If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to me

 

Yours sincerely

 

Name of the Academic Advisor,

Designation at school,

Address of university.  

Phone number

Email