Should I show my bank statement when I am being fully sponsored by a family member? [duplicate]

I was refused a business visit visa to the UK recently because my sponsor's deposits did not match his salary. They also objected that I did not show my bank statements hence 'not shown proof of my financial circumstances in Pakistan'. What I wanted to know is when I reapply, do I really need to attach my statement, since it is only sufficient to support my daily expenses and my credit is equal to my debit? I am afraid they might object to it since I have known people who have gotten their visas rejected on the basis of insufficient funds in their bank account even when they were NOT their own sponsor.

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Best Answer

Your bank statements have two different purposes.

They show that you can afford the daily expenses of travel in the UK.
They show that you have a steady income where you come from. This means you appear less likely to overstay and to take illegal work.

Sponsorship takes care of the first bullet point. You still have to convince the visa officials that you plan to leave again. Bank statements may help with that.

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Do I need a bank statement if I have a sponsor?

The sponsor of the company should provide a statement that they are authorized to grant the funds of the company to the student. The name of the sponsor should also be included on the bank statement of the company.

Do I need to use my bank statement if I have a sponsor for a UK visa?

As a business owner, you must submit your business bank statements and personal bank statements for your UK visa. Alternatively, you can provide a letter from you or any other business partners that the business funds are available for your personal use. In this case, just your business bank statements are sufficient.

Does Canadian Embassy verify bank statements?

Embassies confirm every piece of document you submitted with your application, e.g. jobs, bank statements properties, so be careful not to misinterpret the information you give.

What is sponsor evidence?

Evidence of support from your sponsor usually means some sort of financial record. So a bank statement or a salary slip would work with details of how much you plan on spending per day. If they show that they have funds for the duration of your stay that should be enough.

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