Proof of funds for Schengen
You must show you can pay for your trip: transport, accommodation, and daily expenses. Requirements vary by country and length of stay.
What to provide
- Bank statements – usually 3–6 months; stamped/signed if the embassy requires
- Salary or income – employment letter, payslips, tax returns, or business documents
- Sponsor – if someone else pays: sponsorship letter and their bank statements and proof of income
- Summary letter – optional but helpful: one document that states your (or sponsor’s) sources of funds and current balance
Tips
- Statements must show your name and be recent (often within 7–14 days of application)
- Explain any large or unusual deposits in a short note or in the cover letter
- If sponsored, the sponsor’s documents must be as strong as if you were self-funded
Use our Proof of Funds Summary template and attach the bank and employment documents your destination embassy requires.