Great question! Bank statements are a crucial part of the financial documentation required for most student visa applications. Here’s a general overview of what’s typically reviewed and what you should keep in mind for popular study destinations:

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1. United Kingdom (UK)

- Duration: Last 28 consecutive days immediately before the visa application date.
- Type: Personal bank account statements (savings or current accounts), parent’s account (with supporting relationship evidence), or official loan/sponsorship letters.
- Requirements: Must show the required amount (tuition + living expenses) has been maintained continuously.
- Details Checked: Account holder’s name, account number, bank’s name/logo, transaction history, and closing balance.

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2. Australia

- Duration: Usually last 3 months, but sometimes up to 6 months.
- Type: Personal or parent’s bank account, or education loan sanction letter.
- Requirements: Must demonstrate sufficient funds for tuition, living expenses (AUD 29,710 as of 2025), and travel.
- Details Checked: Consistent balance, account holder name, account number, official bank stamp/signature, and no large unexplained deposits.

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3. Canada

- Duration: Generally last 4–6 months.
- Type: Personal/parent’s bank statements, education loan letters, GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate).
- Requirements: Proof of tuition + CAD 20,635 (for one year of living expenses outside Quebec, as per recent updates).
- Details Checked: Name, account number, regular transactions, source of funds, and sufficient closing balance.

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4. USA

- Duration: Last 3–6 months.
- Type: Personal/parent’s bank statements, education loan approval, sponsor’s account (with affidavit of support).
- Requirements: Must show ability to pay tuition and living expenses for at least the first year.
- Details Checked: Name, account number, bank’s name/logo, transaction history, source of funds.

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5. Germany

- Blocked Account: You will need to provide proof of a blocked account (Sperrkonto) with €11,904 for one year (2025/26).
- Other Evidence: Sometimes additional bank statements may be required for other funds or sponsorship.

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6. New Zealand

- Duration: Last 6 months.
- Type: Personal/parent’s bank account, education loan, scholarship, or sponsor’s account.
- Requirements: Proof of NZD $20,000 for living expenses per year + tuition + return airfare.
- Details Checked: Name, account number, financial consistency, and sufficient balance.

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General Tips for All Countries

- Original or official copies (certified, stamped by the bank).
- All pages of the statement (not just the summary).
- Consistency: Regular deposits are better than sudden large deposits.
- Source of funds: Explain any large transactions (salary slips, sale deeds, etc.).
- Relationship Proof: If funds are from parents/sponsors, provide relationship evidence (birth certificate, affidavit, etc.).

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