A student with an approved 2-year study permit asked whether, at the port of entry or during immigration processing, only the GIC needs to be shown, or whether an additional ~10 lakh in savings must also be demonstrated.
What the group said:- Try to have an updated statement or balance certificate matching the fund amount you originally declared when you submitted your visa application — consistency between what you claimed and what you can show matters more than the specific document type.
- A balance/net-worth certificate from a chartered accountant (or similar) can serve this purpose, though the group didn't fully resolve exactly which document format is preferred.
- In practice, border officers often don't ask about funds at all — one member's experience was that no one requested proof of funds at entry, and the advice was simply to stay confident rather than over-prepare with extra paperwork.
Takeaway: keep an updated statement matching your originally declared funds just in case, but don't panic if it's not requested — many travelers report the port-of-entry check skipping financial questions entirely.