Applying for a Schengen visa using spouse's bank statement
I am going to apply for a Schengen tourist visa. Is that possible for a husband to use his wife's bank account as we travel together?
Best Answer
Yes, this is absolutely normal.
A spouse often does not have an account of their own, or has one that only deals with small amounts of money. Or they may have only a single bank accoubt between them. (It was of course much more common back in the old days when husbands regularly managed money for their wives - but I digress.)
All you need to do is say that your wife is paying for the expenses of your trip. Then you should include both your bank accounts and hers with your application.
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How much bank statement is required for Schengen visa?
You must show evidence that you will be able to financially maintain yourself during your stay in the Schengen territory. You should be able to prove that through a bank statement of the past three months, which must not be older than three days.How can I get Schengen visa for my husband?
Required Documents For Spouse Schengen VisaIs marriage certificate required for Schengen visa?
Yes the marriage certificate is required if you both apply as a married couple for schengen visa (unless your wife passport has you as husband name and your passport has your's wife name). If that is not available, you both can apply for Schengen visa separately in individual capacity.Why do Schengen visas get rejected?
Your Schengen visa will be denied if the authorities believe you cannot afford your travel and living expenses in the Schengen area. In order for you visa application to be successful, you must successfully demonstrate that you can afford food, housing, travel, and all other costs associated with their trip.Wife and Husband SCHENGEN VISA requirements and process
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Answer 2
They want to see two things about you:
- Your bank statements and what they say about your life circumstances.
- The source of the money for your travel, and that it is legitimate.
It is perfectly normal that one spouse pays for the travel of both partners. The spouse who pays for the travel should be able to afford it when one looks at the total circumstances.
But they still want to look at your account if you have one, e.g. for an absence of suspicious deposits, and for the presence of deposits and withdrawals which are normal for someone in your position. Normal is good when it comes to visas.
This answer by Gayot Fow is about the UK, but the same principle applies elsewhere.
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