Bank Statement
An official statement from your bank showing your balance and transactions over a required period.
What is required?
- Why is this required?
- Governments use bank statements to confirm you can support yourself without working illegally or relying on public funds.
- What should it contain?
- Account holder name (must match the applicant or an approved sponsor)
- Account number
- Statement period
- Opening and closing balance
- Transaction history
- Bank name and identification
- Who issues it?
- Your bank
- Does it need translation?
- Requirement not yet verified.
- Does it need legalisation / apostille?
- Requirement not yet verified.
- Does it need certification?
- Some authorities require statements stamped or signed by the bank.
- How recent must it be?
- Often must cover a set period (e.g. 28 days or 3–6 months) ending near the application date. Verify on the official page.
Educational example
SAMPLE — DO NOT SUBMIT
Educational Example — Not an Official Government Document
Bank Statement
- Account holder
- Raj Singh
- Account number
- XXXXXX4321
- Statement period
- 1 July 2026 – 30 September 2026
- Opening balance
- ₹8,20,000
- Closing balance
- ₹9,05,500
- Transactions
- Regular salary credits, no large unexplained deposits
- Bank
- Sample Bank of India, Ludhiana Branch, IFSC SBIN0000000
Why it matters: Must match the applicant's name exactly.
Why it matters: Identifies the account; often partially masked.
Why it matters: Must cover the full period the authority requires.
Why it matters: Shows funds were present before the period started.
Why it matters: Must meet or exceed the required amount.
Why it matters: Sudden large deposits may be questioned.
Why it matters: Confirms the statement is from a real, regulated bank.
This example is provided only to help you understand the type of information that may be requested. Check the official government requirements for your application.
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