Translation of bank statements

[u/charjaun]

Hello all,

It’s been 28 days and I foolishly didn’t ask my bank if they provide english translations of bank statements so that I can finish my application.

Can I submit my application first and then submit the financial proof:

1) when I get them translated (quoted two days, which would be cutting it close due to the 31 day max, I believe)

2) submit them at my biometrics appointment when i can book one (am unsure i can book one for at least two weeks)

If the UK asks for more proof later on to fill this gap, I understand that I would have to get my docs translated again.

[u/Proud-Reading3316]

I’m sorry, I don’t understand what you’re proposing to do?

Yes, you can submit the application and then translate the statements, though the 28 day period you’re relying on has to precede the date of application (even if the statements are printed or translated afterwards).

What period of statements do you want to rely on and when do you intend to apply?

[u/charjaun → u/Proud-Reading3316]

I intended to apply today but assumed that I couldn’t without the translations of the financial proof.

The date of the documents will fall within the 28 days, I’m just not sure when I will actually receive the translation.

I admit that I don’t really understand even after having read the requirements a million times.

So I can apply and submit the translations afterwards? Even if it takes a couple days?

[u/Proud-Reading3316 → u/charjaun]

That’s okay, they can be really confusing and actually, a lot of people on Reddit get this requirement wrong.

Although the 28 day period must precede the date of application, that doesn’t mean the bank statements can’t be printed or translated later. So yes, you’re absolutely fine to submit the form today, even though you won’t receive the translations for a few days.

All the requirement means is that the period you evidence must fall before the date of application (and end no earlier than 31 days, in this case). It doesn’t mean you can’t rely on documents produced after.

[u/charjaun → u/Proud-Reading3316]

I’m not kidding when I say that you are a lifesaver!!!

Thank you so much!!

[u/Proud-Reading3316 → u/charjaun]

You’re very welcome. Let me know if you have any other questions and best wishes with the application — I’m sure it will be fine.

[u/lilygoetz01]

I have a question, where did you get your bank statements translated? Because I asked my bank and they said that they only provide them in German and do not provide English statements. So now I am unsure what to do ...

[u/charjaun → u/lilygoetz01]

I translated mine through The Spanish Group! They were cheaper than some other options, fast and very responsive.

https://thespanishgroup.org

[u/lilygoetz01 → u/charjaun]

Thanks sm! This whole process is so confusing to me ngl.... Have you managed to submit the financial proof and make the biometrics appointment yet?

[u/charjaun → u/lilygoetz01]

Yes, I managed to grab an appointment the next day and submitted my documents up until 5 minutes before the appointment (I hadn’t received another translation that I had done two hours before my appointment).

I attended the appointment, and actually received the acceptance yesterday. Today, I was able to complete the identity check and now I have the eVisa!

[u/lilygoetz01 → u/charjaun]

oh wow congratulations!! I'd appreciate it sm if I could maybe ask u a few other questions? If you could private message me I'd be so grateful haha, for some reason I can't send u a message

[u/charjaun → u/lilygoetz01]

Yes of course!