Is a consulate, an administration or a landlord asking you to translate your foreign bank statements? Here is in which cases it is required, what level of translation to provide, and how to prove your resources in Belgium.
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When to translate your bank statements?
Account statements are used to prove sufficient resources. Their translation is often requested for a visa application, a residence permit, a family reunification, a rental or a loan, when the account is held abroad.
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For which procedures?
- Visa application: proof of means of subsistence.
- Residence permit or family reunification: sufficient resources.
- Rental of a home: guarantees requested by the landlord.
- Credit or loan: financial history.
Good to know: ask the recipient for the number of months of statements expected and whether a sworn or professional translation is needed. This avoids an extra cost or an incomplete file.
Sworn or professional?
For an administration or a consulate, a sworn translation is often required. For a landlord or a bank, a quality professional translation is generally sufficient. In case of doubt, the sworn translation is the safest option.
How to proceed
- Gather the statements over the requested period (often 3 to 6 months).
- Confirm the required level and the target language with the recipient.
- Entrust the translation to a sworn translator if a certification is required.
- Present a complete file with the other proofs of income.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many months of statements should I translate?
Often 3 to 6 months, depending on the procedure. Ask the recipient for the exact period before ordering.
Is a sworn translation needed for a visa?
Often yes for a consulate or an administration. A landlord or a bank generally accept a professional translation.
Does my banking data remain confidential?
Yes, your documents are handled in strict confidentiality and used only for the translation.
File submission approaching?
Express available for your bank statements. Translation ready for the consulate or the administration.