For a spouse's study permit application accompanied by children, the required financial proof differs depending on which application stream you use.
What group members clarified:- Under the Student Direct Stream (SDS), a bank balance certificate is generally sufficient to demonstrate funds.
- Under the non-SDS stream, you need to show funds that have been in the account for at least 6 months — a bank statement covering that period, not just a certificate showing the current balance.
- A 6-month statement of savings is the commonly recommended safe approach, even beyond the strict minimum, to clearly demonstrate a healthy, consistent average balance rather than a recent deposit spike.
Check which stream (SDS or non-SDS) applies to your specific application before deciding which financial document to prepare, since submitting the wrong type can weaken your case even if the balance itself is adequate.