Retired applicants
Visa officers want to see a stable income and that you can afford the trip. For retirees, that usually means pension and/or savings.
Documents that help
- Pension statements – regular pension income (e.g. last 3–6 months or annual summary)
- Bank statements – savings and pension deposits (e.g. 3–6 months)
- Letter – short letter stating you are retired, your sources of income (pension, investments, savings), and that you can fund the trip. Use our Proof of Funds Summary template
- Property or assets – if you rely on savings, show where they come from (sale of property, inheritance, etc.) if relevant
- Ties to home – family, property, that you will return
Tips
- Match the income and dates in your letter to your pension and bank documents
- If you have a sponsor (e.g. child abroad), use a Sponsorship Letter and their proof of funds