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Financial Requirement

You must have sufficient funds to cover both your tuition fees and your living costs while studying in the UK. The financial requirement is for student applicants to demonstrate they have enough funds to support themselves for each month of their course (up to nine months).

To meet the financial requirements, you must have held the required minimum balance in your bank account for at least 28 days before you submit your application.

You must submit the visa application within 31 days of your bank document being issued. The submission date for your visa application is the date that you pay your application fee online.

It is important that you adhere to these terms as failing to do so could lead to a visa refusal.

Tuition fees

You must have enough money to pay any outstanding tuition fees for your first academic year (up to a maximum of nine months). The amount required will be stated on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

If you have been living in the UK with valid immigration permission for at least 12 months at the time of your student visa application, you are not required to provide financial evidence to demonstrate that you have these funds.

Living Costs

Since 11 November 2025, The Home Office sets fixed maintenance requirements for Student visa applications.

If you are studying in London:
  • You must show £1,529 per month of your course, for up to a maximum of nine months.
    • For example, if your course lasts one month, you must show £1,529.
  • If your course lasts nine months or longer, you must show the maximum amount of £13,761.
If you are studying outside London:
  • You must show £1,171 per month of your course, for up to a maximum of nine months.
    • For example, if your course lasts one month, you must show £1,171
  • If your course lasts nine months or longer, you must show the maximum amount of £10,539.
When should you apply for your Student Route Visa?

We advise that you apply for your visa as soon as you receive your CAS, as long as you can meet all the requirements for a Student Route Visa. This is to ensure that you have plenty of time to join us for the start of term. Keep an eye on our key dates page for the exact arrival dates for your course.