Description
What is a Bank Statement?: A record of financial transactions from a UK bank, proving financial status.
Category: Personal Documents
Can I Legalise?: Your bank statement can be legalised.
Acceptable Formats for Legalisation:
- FCDO will accept the document in the following formats:
- Your original bank statement
- A photocopy or printout of your bank statement
- Please ensure all pages are submitted for legalisation. Submissions with missing pages may be rejected.
Requires Solicitor/Notary Certification?: Yes, Your bank statement must be certified by a solicitor or notary public in the UK.
Requires Submission as Originals?: No.
Important Notes: Submit all pages; certification in UK.
Common Use: Visa applications, financial proof for residency.
Requires Embassy Attestation?: Yes, for non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar).