There are many people out there who love to travel and can afford to do so. And those who can do so, want to explore new lands and varied cultures of different countries. However, for this, they need a visa. And if you happen to be someone who is applying for a visa, then you will pleased to know that you can now get your digitally stamped bank statement. And that too for free! Here’s all about it.
Digitally Stamped Bank Statements Now Available
If you are also planning to obtain a visa for the US or maybe any of the Schengen territories, then you are in for brilliant news. You can get these digitally stamped bank statements for free! Yes, the Emirates NBD which is based in Dubai is offering its customers this digital bank statement for free. Those who aren’t aware, bank statements with digital stamps can be used for several purposes, which include even applying for loans.
In a report by Khaleej Times, it was revealed that the bank will also offer traditional paper statements to those customers who request them. these bank statements are used for several purposes but mostly for visa applications that are required by foreign missions in the UAE. A healthy bank statement helps the person applying for the visa and get the required documents for travelling to countries like Europe, the US, and other advanced nations.
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It’s worth noting that digitally stamped bank statements may be accepted by some countries. Yes, the acceptance varies between countries and specific institutions. In fact, some consulates and embassies also require digitally stamped documents while there are others that still require traditional physical stamps. So, customers who need physically stamped bank statements can apply on the bank’s website or even on the call centre. At this point, it’s worth noting that this is the first lender in the UAE based in Dubai that is offering the digital stamp facility.
On the website, a maximum of six months’ statement can be requested. And if a customer requires a stamped statement of more than six months and up to 3 years, they will have to visit the nearest branch before 2 PM. They must visit with their Emirates ID or passport for identification. The best part about digitally stamped bank statements is that they can be accessed anytime and anywhere.
So, if you are also a customer of Emirates NBD bank, and your visa application accepts digitally stamped bank statements, then this newly introduced facility is certainly a boon for you.
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