Schengen visa: Why does the embassy want to see how much money I have in the bank?
Dear editors,
I am working on a visa application for the Netherlands for my Thai girlfriend where I am currently staying. I have brought all the necessary documents, I am self-employed. Now the embassy wants an official document from the bank to see what is in my account?
is this correct?
Yours faithfully,
Perry
Dear Perry,
I assume that you have provided at least the standard documents: recent extract from the Chamber of Commerce, most recent final income tax assessment, recent profit and loss account showing the net profit.
In addition, the embassy (or rather the RSO back office in Kuala Lumpur) can ask for additional documents. This could therefore also be an account statement if the standard documents do not sufficiently demonstrate that you have a sustainable and sufficient (€ 1501,80) income. The embassy/RSO can probably explain why they want to see this in your case and over what period. If you do not want your girlfriend to see your bank account, I would ask if you can also send the document by e-mail.
A second possibility why bank statements will be requested is if the foreign national stands surety for himself with 34 euros per foreign national per day of stay. But then it comes down to your girlfriend's financial resources. But Ben will not ask for this unless you mistakenly or because of incorrectly filling in the papers think that your partner is a self-guarantee.
Success!
Yours faithfully,
Rob V
Source: www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/visa/question-and-answer/garant-stan