Schengen tourist visa bank statement for an Indian student
I'm a senior undergrad, planning on a winter break trip to the Czech republic. My father's sponsoring my trip, but he is self employed and the balance in each of his accounts fluctuate highly between INR 2000 to INR 2 lakh because of constant transactions. When I apply, his bank account will show requisite funds though. So will the low amount at times be a problem for the visa application?
Best Answer
The Schengen visa officials will want to gauge your credibility and lifestyle and the source of your funds. So they will look at your bank accounts and those of your father.
- Regarding the source of funds, the the important thing is that the money was legally earned and that it is yours to spend on tourism. If the money looks like a credit, or if it is unclear where it came from, they might think that you plan to repay it by working illegally in Europe. It should be an amount that your father can reasonably afford.
- Regarding the lifestyle, your own bank account account should show stable deposits from your father for your monthly cost of living and the deposits for the trip.
Sure, a more steady income would be better. But not everybody has a steady income, and the visa officials realize that. Make sure that the rest of your application looks good.
Pictures about "Schengen tourist visa bank statement for an Indian student"
How much bank balance do I have to show for a Schengen Visa?
Bank statement \u2013 this needs to show a minimum balance of \u20ac3000 over the last 6 months. If you do not have this amount in your bank, you could show a family member's/guardian's statement instead, with an accompanying letter stating that they are sponsoring your travel and stay.Is bank statement 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 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.Is online bank statement valid for Schengen 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.Bank statement for Schengen visa, mistakes to avoid ( urdu/hindi)
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Jeswin Thomas, Andrea Piacquadio, Ono Kosuki, Porapak Apichodilok