Schengen Visa No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Employer – Writing Guide
A Schengen Visa No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer is a letter issued by a representative of your company, stating that they have no objection to you taking a specific period of time off to travel to the Schengen Area.
The main purpose of the Schengen Visa NOC Letter is to confirm that your company agrees to your requested leave for the duration of your Schengen Visa application, and to assure that you have permission to travel abroad.
While some Embassies/Consulates consider the NOC Letter mandatory, others view it as optional. However, we highly recommend submitting it for two reasons:
- The NOC Letter increases your chances of visa approval.
- It expedites and streamlines your Schengen Visa application process.
Through the NOC letter, your employer not only grants you time off but also confirms that you have sufficient funds to support your trip (if self-funded) and that you have a job to return to in your home country.
The No Objection Certificate should be written by a representative of your company, such as your manager, supervisor, president, or vice president. In most cases, you can request the NOC Letter from the HR department.
Regardless of whether your purpose of travel is tourism, business, or visiting family, you should submit the NOC Letter.
Note that there is a slight distinction between a NOC letter and leave approval. You must obtain permission from your company for a specific period of leave before requesting the No Objection Certificate.
To request the NOC Letter, follow these steps:
- Obtain approval for your leave of absence from your employer.
- Once approved, request the No Objection Letter from the HR Department or directly from your manager/supervisor.
When writing a request letter for the No Objection Certificate, consider the following suggestions:
– Address the letter to the specific person or department responsible for issuing the certificate. If you are unsure, you may start with “To Whom It May Concern” or “Dear Sir/Madam.”
– Introduce yourself and state your position within the company.
– Explain the purpose of the No Objection Certificate (for obtaining a Schengen Visa) and remind the recipient that your leave has already been approved, specifying the travel period.
– If you are funding the trip yourself, request the HR personnel to mention this in the letter
Remember, it is crucial to double-check the No Objection Certificate provided by your company before submitting it to the Embassy/Consulate. Avoid common mistakes such as:
– Using letterhead without the company’s logo.
– Ensuring that the leave dates mentioned in the NOC Letter match your flight bookings and itinerary.
– Including a signature and contact details of the person writing the letter.
– Clearly stating that you will cover the travel and living expenses during the trip.
– Mentioning your salary in the letter.
– Ensuring that your passport details and name on the NOC Letter match your actual passport and other supporting documents.
The No Objection Certificate holds significant importance for your visa application as it provides additional evidence of your intention to return to your home country, validates your employment status, and demonstrates your financial capability and adherence to the laws of the country you will be visiting.
If you want us to assist you in your Schengen Visit Visa application and guide you in acquiring the NOC from your employer, you may send an email to info@justmigratenow.com or you may directly coordinate with your Immigration Counselor from Just Migrate Now.