When a parent or relative funds a student's education abroad, it is the sponsor's own financial position that gets assessed rather than the applicant's. A sponsor's financial capacity certificate, signed by a practising Chartered Accountant and usually paired with a notarised affidavit of support, states the sponsor's net worth and their relationship to the applicant.
Who can be a sponsor for a student visa?
Most destinations accept parents, legal guardians, or close relatives (grandparents, siblings, uncles/aunts in some cases) as financial sponsors, though acceptable relationships vary by country and visa category. Confirm your specific destination's accepted sponsor relationships before proceeding.
Does a sponsor affidavit need to be notarised?
Typically yes — a sponsor's financial capacity certificate is usually paired with a notarised affidavit of support, which formally declares the sponsor's commitment to fund the applicant's education. We prepare the CA-signed financial capacity certificate; notarisation of the accompanying affidavit is arranged separately, and we can guide you on this.
What documents prove the sponsor relationship?
- Birth certificate (for parent-child relationships).
- Marriage certificate, where relevant.
- Any government-issued documents establishing the family relationship.
What goes into the sponsor's certificate
The sponsor's bank statements, property documents, FD/investment statements, and a clear statement of their relationship to the applicant — all reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant and issued with a verifiable UDIN.
