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United Kingdom Student Visa (Tier 4 / Student Route) — Financial Requirements

The UK Student Route visa has specific financial requirements including the 28-day rule. You must show tuition for your first year plus living costs (course length up to 9 months), with funds held in your account for 28 consecutive days before application.

Financial Requirements

Tuition for first year (per CAS) plus living costs: £1,334/month in London or £1,023/month outside London, for up to 9 months. Funds must be held for 28 consecutive days. If in a non-approved currency, equivalent amount plus margin for exchange rate fluctuation.

Processing & Documentation

We time your bank documentation to the 28-day rule, ensuring the closing balance date is within 31 days of your application. We prepare bank statements, certificates of deposit, and source of funds letters. Processing takes 24–48 hours.

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Professional source of funds documentation accepted by United Kingdom visa authorities for student visa (tier 4 / student route) applications.

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End-to-end documentation from bank coordination to embassy-ready submission for your United Kingdom student visa (tier 4 / student route).

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FAQs — United Kingdom Student Visa (Tier 4 / Student Route)

Common questions about show money for United Kingdom student visa (tier 4 / student route)

What is the 28-day rule for UK student visa?

Funds must be in your account for 28 consecutive days, and the closing balance date of your statement must be within 31 days of your visa application date. We time everything precisely to meet this rule.

How much for UK student visa living costs?

£1,334/month if studying in London, £1,023/month elsewhere, for up to 9 months. So London living costs max is £12,006, outside London is £9,207, plus your tuition. We calculate the exact amount from your CAS.

Can I use a Sri Lankan bank account for UK visa?

Yes, but UKVI requires the institution to be regulated. Central Bank-approved Sri Lankan banks are accepted. We ensure your documents come from approved institutions.

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