To apply for a UK Student Visa, you will need to provide evidence that you have the required funds to support yourself while you are studying in the UK. One way to do this is by showing that you have held a certain amount of money in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days before you apply for your visa. This requirement is in place to ensure that you will be able to support yourself financially while you are studying in the UK and that you will not need to rely on public funds or other forms of assistance.
The amount of money that you need to show in your bank account will depend on your individual circumstances, including the length of your course and where you will be studying in the UK. In general, you will need to show that you have at least £1,334 per month for up to 9 months if you are studying in London, or £1,023 per month for up to 9 months if you are studying in London.
To prove that you have the required funds in your bank account, you will need to provide the following documents:
- A bank statement or other financial document that shows your name and account number, and that covers a 28-day period leading up to your visa application. The statement must show that you have held the required funds in your account for the entire 28-day period.
- A letter from your bank confirming that the account is yours and that the funds are available to you.
It is important to note that the funds in your account must be your own and not borrowed from someone else. You will also need to show that the funds are readily available to you, which means that you must be able to access them without any restrictions or limitations.
There are some exceptions where you don’t need to show this evidence that you have enough funds in your bank in the past 28 consecutive days. For instance, if you have had a UL visa for 12 months prior to applying for a Student visa, you don’t need to show proof. If you come from a country that’s listed under ‘differential evidence requirement’, you don’t need to show proof either. Talk to an overseas education consultant to learn more.
Other requirements for the visa
In addition to providing evidence of the required funds in your bank account, you will also need to meet other requirements to apply for a UK Student Visa. This may include providing proof of your acceptance to a course at a UK educational institution, evidence of your English language proficiency, and information about your personal circumstances and travel plans.
Overall, the requirement to show that you have the required funds in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days is just one part of the process of applying for a UK Student Visa. By providing the necessary documents and meeting all of the requirements, you can demonstrate that you can support yourself financially while you are studying in the UK.
If you have any questions regarding applying for UK Student Visa, talk to an overseas education consultant for more insights.
