All applicants who intend to enter in Italy or in Shengen Territory must provide proof that they have sufficient funds to cover the expenses of their planned stay (most recent bank statement/s). The means of subsistence are one of the most important requirements for Shengen visa applicants. Any of the following documents will be considered sufficient proof of financial resources: • Applicant's original Bank account statement (in any currency).
• Applicant's original and copy of the savings account.
• Travelers Cheques original and copy,
• Copy of Applicant's credit card and bank statement (or receipt and copy of the credit card including the credit limit statement, an ATM receipt is acceptable)
• Applicant's Bank guarantee (fidejussione bancaria) or bank statement/s from your Host in Italy guaranteeing the Applicant's travel expenses (polizza fidejussoria). Original and copy signed by the signatory of the Invitation Letter.
• Original and copy of the guarantee letter (buono fruttifero postale) issued by Italian Post Office. | 
