Upon reflection this seems to be a really dumb question, but I would like to know the form, or format, of the income verification document. I am coming up on the 1st extension of my retirement visa. When I obtained it in the US the Consulate accepted 3months of downloaded copies of my bank statement that showed the deposits of my monthly pension and SS payments. What does the embassy need in order to get the verification? Thanks for any help.

All I had to do is go to the con. office fill out a statement which basicly says your telling the truth this is your yearly income, and sware rasing your hand that your income is as stated and they will issue you a letter. Be noted that what you state as income is then subject to a crime if your not telling the truth. Was no need to prove anything. Call them to make sure that has not changed, but I am sure it has not.