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Can I submit UAE bank statements instead of UK/Ireland bank statements for my embassy application?

UK Visa Thai Visa Bank Statements Fintech Banks Embassy Requirements UAE Banking Visa Application Process

Feb 20, 2026

2 months ago

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Uk resident but bank abroad . They are asking for UK/Ireland bank statements stamped by the local branch . Obviously this is not possible because I bank in UAE, and only have fintech banks in UK . Shall I just upload UAE bank statements and hope for the best ?

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A UK resident currently banking in the UAE is facing issues providing accepted bank statements for their visa application to the London Embassy, which requires stamped statements from UK/Ireland banks. Community suggestions include using fintech banks like Starling or Wise, which have been accepted in similar cases. It is also advised to include a brief cover letter to explain the banking situation.

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They have accepted fintecs in the UK.. My brother used wise..

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Attach a brief cover letter explaining the situation to your PDF

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Do you bank with starling? You can request the "certified copy" in the app which has the stamp

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