Bank accounts must be reported to Tax agencies, so yes.

@John *********

The Embassy or Consul just required the income letter to be notarized, not proven.

@Jan *****************

Northern European countries usually excel

Was a time some Countries, ( can only speak for US ) accepted a form from you attesting to monthly income then notarized. I used for 10 years, then they stopped.

I now get monthly statement printed every year showing a monthly income, and it's accepted with bank letter. Pain in the ass, but....its what they want. You can have it sent FTT to satisfy IO, then wire what you don't need back. That was true for US until 8 or 10 years ago, but Consul stopped issuing. Some countries still do.

But stuck with your bank showing overseas transfers.

@Wayne ********

my error, sorry

@Wayne ********

depends on method of qualifications...income, no funds nested, just bank letter and statement of meeting income requirement. Some provinces let you offset less monthly wi a nesting combined to meet 800k yr.

If income ( foreign source) of 65k/ mo..no nest

@Andrew *******

depending on Province and attitude, IO's can be helpful .

@Dave *********

many want the convenience and agent cost insignificant..

I do myself on income, and have gotten to enjoy the process, meet same people each time.

Participate. Don't conflict

@Graham *****

same for single..decide if after 1st year you want it renewed on monthly income or nesting funds

@Karl ********

secret to a/c cost is "u" factor ( resistance to flow of heat ) of walls and roof.

Your builder will know. Talk to your local elect Co. Rep...they have it figured out in ( units ) per room per individual in your area.

Found them very helpful