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How recent do bank statements and net worth statements need to be for a study permit application?

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Documents Needed

  • Bank statements (last 6 months)

    Provide a consistent 6-month history of the account, ending as close to submission as possible.

  • Final account balance certificate

    Should ideally be dated no more than about a week before submission.

  • Net worth statement (from CA)

    Prepared by a Chartered Accountant based on bank statements and other assets; build in extra lead time as CAs can take a week or two.

Step-by-Step

For proof of funds on a study permit application, the group's shared experience gives a practical benchmark:

  1. Final account balance date: aim for a balance certificate/statement dated no more than about a week before you submit your application.

  2. Bank statement history: the last six months of statements is generally considered acceptable.

  3. Net worth statement timing: if you're using a Chartered Accountant (CA) to prepare a net worth statement, build in extra lead time — CAs commonly take one to two weeks to prepare this once they have your bank and asset documents, and some consultants may also add their own week of processing.


Practical takeaway: work backward from your intended submission date — request your final balance certificate about a week before submitting, but start the net worth statement and CA process several weeks earlier to avoid delays.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: Get your final balance certificate dated within about a week of submission — not longer.
  • Do: Start the CA net worth statement process at least 2-3 weeks ahead, since preparation can take 1-2 weeks plus consultant processing time.

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