Official Template
Letter of Explanation (Lump Sum Deposit)
Attach this to your visa application if a large amount of money suddenly appeared in your bank account recently.
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LETTER OF EXPLANATION: SOURCE OF FUNDS To the Immigration Officer, [Insert Consulate or Immigration Department Name] [Insert Date] Subject: Explanation of recent large deposits in my bank account Applicant: [Insert Your Full Name] Application/Profile Number: [Insert Number if applicable] Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to provide context regarding a recent large transaction on my attached bank statements from [Insert Bank Name], account ending in [Insert Last 4 Digits]. On [Insert Date], a deposit of [Insert Amount] was credited to my account. I would like to clarify that this amount is not a borrowed loan, but rather [Choose one: an irrevocable gift from my father / the proceeds from the sale of my car / my accumulated yearly bonus]. To substantiate this, I have attached the following supporting documents: 1. [e.g., An irrevocable Gift Deed sworn and notarized by my father.] 2. [e.g., My father's bank statement showing the money leaving his account.] 3. [e.g., Proof of my father's income / Bill of Sale for my vehicle.] My total available liquid funds are [Insert Total Amount], which comfortably exceeds the minimum required proof of funds of [Insert Required Amount] for a family of [Insert Family Size]. Thank you for your time and for processing my application. Should you require any further documentation, I am available at [Insert Email] or [Insert Phone Number]. Sincerely, ___________________________ [Insert Your Full Name] [Insert Your Contact Information]