Is the allowance by parents a legitimate source of income to enter the Schengen area?
I don't have any job nor have any job history; my source of income is only the monthly allowance by my mother.
At least it is enough to meet the minimum threshold of financial requirement to enter the Schengen area in some countries.
In this case, as long as I pick up a country that stipulates the low minimum threshold to enter, is the allowance by parents considered a legitimate source of income?
I can enter the Schengen area without holding the visa, and I'm not minor, for your information.
Best Answer
Yes, it is, as long the funds are legally obtained by the source (your parents) and as long as it meets the given financial threshold.
You are being supported by your family, not uncommon or unusual, and the monies are really gifts, rather than employment income.
What you might want to carry is evidence that the flow of funds is constant and steady, as well as that you have access to other financial resources, such as credit card or a line of credit at your bank.
Too, it might be wise to have at the ready clarifying information, such as your mother's bank statement and the standing order to disburse money into your account.
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Is an allowance a source of income?
Typically, cash allowances are considered taxable income to the employee, like wages and salaries. A cash allowance may also refer to an incentive used by car dealerships as a promotional consideration or money paid by parents to their children for completing various household chores or tasks.Can parents be a source of funds?
Yes, it is, as long the funds are legally obtained by the source (your parents) and as long as it meets the given financial threshold. You are being supported by your family, not uncommon or unusual, and the monies are really gifts, rather than employment income.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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