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Pay Stub

Salary slips that prove what you earn

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

What it shows

Pay stubs show your actual earnings month by month. For visitor visas they prove a stable job to return to; for talent visas they support a claim of high salary compared with others in the field.

Strong vs. weak

Strong

Consecutive recent months from the same employer
Amounts that match the bank statement and the employment contract
Employer name, your name, gross and net pay and the pay period all visible

Weak

A single slip, or slips from scattered months
Figures that differ from the contract with no explanation
Unbranded spreadsheets with no employer details

How to prepare it

Collect the most recent consecutive slips, plus the year-end tax summary if you have one
For a high-salary claim, add independent wage data for the same role and region
Convert foreign currency in a note and state the exchange rate and date

Common mistake

Showing salary alone for a high-salary claim. Without comparison data, the officer cannot tell that the pay is high.

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Pay Stub

What it shows

Strong vs. weak

How to prepare it

Where this evidence is used

Pay Stub

What it shows

Strong vs. weak

How to prepare it

Where this evidence is used