I am planning to visit France in September. According to the requirement list the embassy is asking for a bank statement. I would like to know how much should I show in my account for 6 days in France. Is it possible to show credit card statement (planning to buy air tickets by credit card) and other fixed deposits?
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They don't just want to see the balance of your account, they want to see a reasonable pattern of income and expenditure. For tourism, you should have enough monthly income to pay for a normal cost of living and to save for the trip.
- This shows that you have a steady and well-paid job back home, which makes you less likely to become an illegal immigrant and overstay.
- It shows that you did not need a credit to make the trip. People who borrow large amounts of money might plan to repay it by working in Europe.
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Well, credit card statements might be acceptable in most countries. I have just checked with Schengen consulates in my country (Pakistan) just credit card statements are not acceptable. Further they stated that having a good credit line available along with 6 months bank statements would enhance your financial and economic conditions. immihelp mention: Acceptable means of subsistence may be cash, traveler's checks, credit cards or anything else that guarantees sufficient funds.
Most France Embassies required somewhere at least €60 for each day of stay. You are staying for six days, presumably somewhere around €360 to €400 plus cost of your airline ticket should be available. From my personal perspective at least €2,000 would satisfy the visa officer provided that you are maintaining your accounts nicely for the last 6 months.
So basically more or less Schengen requirements are almost the same, but differ in some countries depending on your nationality.
