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For most visas you need: original bank statements for the last 3–6 months (bank-stamped), a bank balance confirmation letter issued within 30 days, proof you hold at least the required show money amount, and income proof (salary slips and an employment letter, or business documents if self-employed). If someone is funding you, you also need a financial sponsorship letter, the sponsor's bank statements, and proof of your relationship to them.
Yes. Even where there is no published minimum, tourist and visit applications require bank statements — usually 3–6 months — to show you can fund the trip and have ties that bring you home. Consistent savings without sudden large deposits are what officers want to see. Not sure how much to show? Use the show money calculator.