Stage 7 · Lesson 1 of 6
Proof of funds
Almost every student visa asks for : evidence you can pay tuition and living costs. Each country sets its own amount and the forms it accepts. These can be a bank statement, a blocked account, a scholarship letter or a loan letter.
Countries also set how long the money must have been held. Some want funds in your name or a parent's, held for a set number of days before you apply. Read the official page for your exact visa route.
Prepare documents that match it exactly, with translations if needed. Scholarship letters must state what they cover.
Common trapa large deposit made shortly before applying with no clear source, which visa officers treat as a warning sign and can refuse.
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Resources for this stage
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- ScholarshipFreeStudy in Japan
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
Visa, arrival and living in Japan, from the official portal