How can I get a bank statement for tourist visas while traveling?
I'm planning to travel around South America for around 9-12 months. My passport is very weak and i need a visa for almost anywhere in the world.
Currently residing not in my origin country and can't apply for all visas in advance cause don't want to set the strict route. Want to apply for visas while traveling.
All tourist visas require at least 3 months old Bank Statements. I have an active bank account only in a current country of residency. So every time i will apply for a visa from other country they ask for a statement.
I will not be able to physically get a statements from Thai bank account, only print myself using online banking, which i suppose will not be acceptable.
Question: Any solution for this? Or the only way is to open a bank account in each country right after arrival and wait for 4 months (funds transfer + visa application) in each place?
Update: So far i'm on the way of finding a particular solution. There are a few banks you can work with remotely, which also provide a ways to get a paper statement remotely. Moreover, some legal firms do provide similar services.
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What might work is to get a bank account at a well-known international bank (like Citibank or Barclays or Chase) that has branches in the countries you plan to visit. The branches might be willing to work with you to either provide you a printed statement or certify your online statement.
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Is bank statement required for tourist visa?
Hence furnishing proper proof of financial stability is vital and your bank statement is the basic requirement of a visa application for any type of visas, be it tourist, business, visit, work or student visa.How can I get bank statement from visa?
You can use your bank statements or your parents' / legal guardian's statements. If you don't have a statement, you can ask the bank to print one for you - make sure that each page is on headed paper and has your name and account details. You can also print an online statement and ask the bank to stamp each page.Is online bank statement valid for visa?
Yes. However, the e-bank statement will have to hold an original stamp from your bank to confirm the authenticity of the document and has to show the name of the account holder.How do I prove sufficient funds for visa?
How do I prove that I have enough money to travel? It's simple: Get a bank certificate or bank statement or both. A bank certificate is usually a one-page document that certifies that you have an account with that branch. Often, the latest available balance is indicated.Bank Statements/Proof of Income For B1/B2 Tourist Visa
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Question: Any solution for this?
Yes, the solution is simple: issue a power of attorney to a friend of yours in Thailand, authorizing them to receive a certified copy of your bank statements, which they would then mail to South America. But even if you do have a copy of your bank statements there might be an issue with applying for a visa in a country where you're not a resident. Some consulates are strict about it, others are not. Check the exact rules for each consulate in advance so that you're not surprised on your trip - I assume you would have to do at least a little bit of planning before arrival.
On an unrelated note - the long-term solution is to stick to one country and become a citizen there. If the country has a strong passport it would completely resolve your visa issues for the future.
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