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So how well do they identify that these are my siblings for showing their ITRs as funds for German visa?

14 Aug 2026 · Answered by Bhuvaneswari Gobinathan · 1 min read
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It is possible to use your siblings’ financial documents to show proof of funds for a German student visa, but the authorities require clear evidence of your relationship.

- Official documents such as birth certificates are usually needed to verify that you are siblings.
- Using siblings’ financial documents is less common than using parents’ or a formal sponsor’s, and may not be as readily accepted.
- To strengthen your application, consider having your siblings provide a formal declaration of commitment (Verpflichtungserklärung) through the local Foreigners’ Registration Office in Germany.

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