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Bank statement

Meaning in immigration & visas, with examples

nounCore term

In immigration & visas, bank statement means: A document from your bank that lists the money coming into and going out of your account over a period and shows the balance.

In Turkish: banka hesap dökümü, hesap özeti, hesap hareketleri

How it is used

Visa officers usually want recent statements covering several months, sometimes stamped or signed by the bank. A large deposit just before applying may raise questions. People download, request or translate bank statements.

Example sentences

  1. Could you send me bank statements for the last six months, stamped by the branch?

  2. My bank statement showed a large transfer from my father, so I added a letter explaining it.

Common collocations

  • recent bank statements
  • stamped bank statement
  • request a bank statement
  • closing balance
  • proof of fundsDocuments that show you have enough money to cover your trip, studies or stay, such as bank statements, payslips or a sponsor's letter.
  • supporting documentsThe papers you send with an application to prove what you say in the form, such as bank statements, letters from employers or hotel bookings.
  • sponsorA person or organisation that supports your application, for example by paying your costs, offering you a job or being the family member you are joining.
  • proof of addressA recent official document showing your name and home address, such as a utility bill, a bank letter or a tenancy agreement.

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