How long is a Canadian bank statement valid for reuse?

Once a bank statement has been used to apply for a Canadian study permit, it generally cannot be reused by another person for their own application. Canadian authorities expect financial documents to reflect the financial situation of the applicant at the time of application. Here's how it works:

Key Points:

1. Validity for the Applicant:

o A bank statement used for a study permit application should ideally be recent (usually within the last 30 to 60 days at the time of submission).

o The bank statement will reflect the applicant’s financial standing, and visa officers will verify that the applicant can financially support their studies in Canada.

2. Reusability for Another Applicant:

o Once the bank statement has been used for a visa application, it becomes tied to that specific applicant.

o For another person to use it for their own study permit application, the financial documents should be updated to reflect that person’s finances.

o A bank statement used for one application cannot be used for another person’s application as each applicant must demonstrate their own financial resources.

3. Visa Officer's Expectations:

o Visa officers expect each applicant to provide authentic financial documentation that supports their own study plans.

o For a different applicant to use the same bank statement, it may raise suspicions and could lead to rejection if the officer believes the financial documents aren’t genuine or don’t represent the current situation.

Best Practice:

• Each applicant should provide their own recent bank statement or any other financial documents that clearly indicate their ability to afford tuition and living expenses in Canada.

Conclusion:

A bank statement used for a Canadian study permit is specific to the original applicant and cannot be reused for another person. Each person applying for a study permit must provide their own financial documentation.