Bank statement UK visa [duplicate]

I will be apply for a short term study visa but my fathers bank statement which I will be using doesn’t show any activity in the past 6 months other than a deposit of 3,000 USD which he got out of an investment. The balance is 21,000 . Is it fine if the bank account isn’t very active ?

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Best Answer

Generally speaking, no. What they want to see is not simply a large amount of money, they want to see documented, legal income balanced against reasonable expenses, with income in excess of expenses.

Gayot Fow explains this at length in another answer. Your case would be his second example under "Funds Parking."

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Do UK visa verify bank statements?

BANK STATEMENT FOR UK VISA The Entry Clearance Officers (ECOs) must make sure that the UK visit visa applicant has sufficient funds to support and maintain themselves for the entire duration of their stay in the UK. Bank statements work as evidence to prove that the applicant has sufficient funds.

How do UK embassy confirm bank statement?

Originally Answered: do embassies confirm bank statements when you are applying for visa? If needed they will ask for a certified copy of the bank statement. The legal person certifying it, effectively confirms it as genuine.

Do bank statements need to be stamped for UK visa?

It is not a requirement that electronic bank statements or pass books must be stamped on each page or accompanied by a supporting letter.

How do I keep bank statements for UK visa?

the required money must have been in the bank account for a consecutive 28 day period. bank statements must cover 28 days (and printed no more than 31 days before the date of your application). You can use your bank statements or your parents' / legal guardian's statements.

Tier 4 visas: bank statements

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