27/09/2024
I was an Immigration Officer, many years ago. Let me give some perspective to this.
This financial requirement is no different than the requirements to visit the USA, or many other countries. Some travelers carry a printed copy of their bank balance; others carry enough cash for the entire stay. Some carry nothing at all. Most of the time, it will never be requested, and you need not present it.
But IF the Immigration Officer suspects (for some other reason) that you are/intending to illegally live and work in their country, they will then demand to see it. Even having this information is no guarantee you would be admitted. There is NEVER a guarantee of admission to any country when you arrive at their border.