What documentation do I need to provide for my UK DTV visa application if my income is in Australian dollars?

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UK Citizen with Australian Income/Payslips.
Hey everyone. I am looking to apply for the soft power DTV visa in the next few months. I am looking to prepare everything as best i can before then. I have read multiple times in this group that London embassy requests bank statements showing income seperate to the £12,000 statements showing savings. I have my savings in a UK bank account. Although all my income in the last 6 months has gone into an Australian bank account displaying $ amounts instead of GDP.

Also all my payslips have the same issue. My earnings shouldn’t be an issue but providing the information in the correct way to avoid delays is making my question what i should do. If anyone has had a similar issue help would be greatly appreciated 😀.

Ask Thailand · Answer

A UK citizen aims to apply for a soft power DTV visa but faces challenges due to his income being in Australian dollars rather than GBP. He inquires about the necessary documentation to prove his income without delays, particularly regarding bank statements and conversion rates. Several users share their experiences: one submitted a currency conversion sheet alongside their income statement, while another, who dealt directly with the London embassy, learned that they require bank statements showing the original currency alongside a bank letter converting it to GBP. Alternatively, if the funds are eventually transferred to a UK account, statements from that account can suffice.

Thrillin********* · Answer

Just gone through this, all my money was in NZ coming into my nz savings account from my business in NZ. I spoke to the embassy direct and if applying through the London embassy and the money is not held in the uk in GBP they require a statement showing the funds in the particular currency WITH an accompanying letter from that bank stating what they deem the equivalent amount is in GBP at that time. My bank in NZ wouldn't do it, spoke to multiple people multiple different times and it wasnt something the bank itself was prepared to do. Explained the situation to the London Embassy and they said in cases like that then they will accept statements showing 3 monghs history of income plus statements showing I have transferred the funds to my UK bank account and I have held it in my UK account for 15 days. I done exactly that and submitted the application on the 5th Nov, waiting patiently 😬

Andi *********** · Answer

I submitted a sheet with a currency conversion of my last 6mths pay and other income shown on my bank statement.

Lainey ***** · Answer

No idea but useful question. Shame I can’t answer it but commenting to boost the post ☺️

What documentation do I need to provide for my UK DTV visa application if my income is in Australian dollars?

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