Travel NOC Letter Generator
Create a No Objection Certificate for travel — to support a tourist or visit visa application. UAE & Pakistan formats. Free PDF.
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Subject: No Objection Certificate for Travel
This is to certify that , holding passport number , has been employed with as since .
The company has NO OBJECTION to travelling to for the purpose of tourism from to .
The employee has been granted leave for this period and will continue to receive their regular salary.
We confirm that holds a valid position with our organisation and is expected to return to continue their employment after the said travel.
This certificate is issued upon the employee's request for visa purposes.
Yours faithfully,
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Fill in: Company Name, Date of Issue, Employee Full Name, ID / Passport Number, Designation / Job Title, Date of Joining, Destination Country / Countries, Travel Start Date, Travel End Date, Authorised Signatory Name
What is a travel noc letter?
A travel NOC is a No Objection Certificate from your employer confirming that the company permits you to travel abroad for a defined period and expects you to return to your job afterwards. It is one of the supporting documents most often requested by embassies when an employed person applies for a tourist, visit or Schengen visa. The letter reassures the visa officer that you have stable employment and a reason to come back home, which is central to how short-stay visa decisions are made.
When do you need one?
You need a travel NOC almost any time you, as an employed person, apply for a short-stay visa — Schengen, UK, US, Canada, or a GCC visit visa. Consulates assess whether you are likely to overstay, and an NOC stating that your employer has granted leave, that you remain on payroll, and that you are expected back at a specific date directly addresses that concern. It is usually submitted alongside a salary certificate, bank statements and your leave approval. For family-visit or business trips, the same letter is used with the purpose adjusted accordingly.
Format & what to include
A travel NOC is a one-page letter on company letterhead, ideally addressed to the specific embassy or consulate. It states the employee's name, passport number, designation and joining date, then clearly says the company has no objection to their travel to the named destination for a stated purpose between specific dates. Strong NOCs add two reassurances embassies look for: that the employee remains on salary during the trip, and that they are expected to resume duty on a given date. It closes with the authorised signatory's name, designation, signature and the company stamp. Always match the travel dates to those on your application and tickets.
Frequently asked questions
Why do embassies ask for a travel NOC?+
Short-stay visa officers want evidence that you will return home. An NOC showing that your employer has granted leave, kept you on payroll and expects you back on a set date demonstrates strong ties to your home country, which improves your application.
Should the travel NOC be addressed to the embassy?+
Where possible, yes. Addressing it to the specific consulate (for example, 'The Visa Officer, Embassy of France') looks more credible than a generic letter. You can enter the addressee in the form, or leave it blank for a 'To Whom It May Concern' version.
What is the difference between a travel NOC and an employment NOC?+
A travel NOC specifically supports a visa application by confirming approved leave and travel dates. A general employment NOC covers other consents such as taking a new job or a second role. Use the travel version for visit and tourist visas.
Do the dates on the NOC need to match my tickets?+
Yes. The travel dates and return-to-duty date should align with your visa application, flight bookings and hotel reservations. Inconsistent dates are a common reason for visa delays or rejections.