To prove that you have the means or capacity to travel, you’ll need to show a Bank Certificate or Bank Statement. These are some of the most common requirements for a visa application. Here’s a guide about how to get a Bank Certificates and Bank Statements for your Visa Applications.
When I applied for a Japan Tourist Visa a few years ago, a Bank Certificate was only needed. For the South Korea Tourist Visa the next year, Bank Statement and Certificates were requirements. This an essential document for your application – it may get you approved or denied. To find out more about how to get one and some tips for your applications, you may read this guide.
Other articles you can read:If you don’t know the difference between a Bank Certificate and a Bank Statement, here are some pointers:
Additional Tips:
Documents or Information you may need:
Steps you may need to do:
STEP 1: Go to a branch of your bank near you. Many banks can access your account even though you opened it in another one. BPI, for example, I tried getting from 2 different branches. Some may need to go where they opened it.
STEP 2: Ask the guard where you can get a Bank Certificate. You may be given a form to fill up and a queue number.
STEP 3: Fill-up the Form. You may need to answer the following:
STEP 4: Double-check the form and wait for your turn.
STEP 5: During your turn, give your form and ID to the bank officer.
STEP 6: Wait for your Bank Certificate to be printed. You can get it within a few minutes or the next day, depending on the signatory. As for my personal experience, I only waited less than an hour to get my Bank Certificate.
Documents or Information You may need:
Steps you may need to do:
STEP 1: Go to a branch of your bank near you.
STEP 2: Ask the guard where you can get a Bank Statement. You may be given a form to fill up and a queue number.
STEP 3: Fill-up the Form. You may need to answer the following:
STEP 4: Double-check the form (and the embassy requirement) and wait for your turn.
STEP 5: During your turn, give your form and ID to the bank officer.
STEP 6: Wait for your Bank Statements to be printed. You can get it within a few minutes.
Having the exact visa requirements is a step in getting your visa approved. I hope you know now the difference between a Bank Certificate and Bank Statement and getting it for your visa applications. I highly suggest having a bank account so that you don’t have to worry about this requirement. In case you don’t have one, we have tips on how to get a visa without a bank account. Good luck!
About the Writer
Hey, I’m Lyza! I once was a person who just imagined going to places “one day” but decided to pursue my dreams. My first travel abroad was in Japan, solo, last 2018, and fell in love with the journey since. I’m aiming to visit 10 countries before turning 30 and 2 new places in the Philippines every year. Besides traveling, I love organizing trips, photography, reading, and making new friends. Follow my adventures through my Instagram.
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Thank you very much for this article, Lyza, very useful. I learned a lot from it, as I need to request a bank certificate in the UK. Many thanks.
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