UK Student Visa Financial Requirement Goes Up From November 30, What Applicants Need To Know

Last Updated:October 30, 2026, 11:59 IST

UK Raises Student Visa Financial Requirement: The revised rules will require students to show higher funds to cover their living expenses during their stay in the country.

The revised amounts apply for a maximum period of nine months, depending on the length of the course. (AI Generated Image)

The United Kingdom will increase the financial requirement for international students applying for a student visa from November 30, 2026. Under the revised requirement, students studying in London will need to show up to £14,130 for nine months of living expenses. This is an increase from the existing requirement of £13,761.

According to the UK Home Office’s Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 584), students planning to study in London will have to show £1,570 per month, up from the existing £1,529. Those studying outside London will need to demonstrate £1,203 per month, compared with the current requirement of £1,171.

For students studying outside London, the amount will rise to £10,827 from £10,539 for the same nine-month period.

The revised amounts apply for a maximum period of nine months, depending on the length of the course.

The financial requirement is separate from the tuition fees that students must pay. Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to cover any outstanding course fees mentioned in their Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

Who Will Be Affected By The New Rules?

The revised financial requirement will apply to student visa applications submitted on or after November 30, 2026. The requirement applies to international students, including those from India, who need to demonstrate funds for their studies and living expenses in the UK.

Under the existing financial rules, applicants generally need to show that they have held the required funds for at least 28 consecutive days before applying. The funds must meet the prescribed conditions under the Immigration Rules.

What Indian Students Need To Know

Indian students planning to apply for a UK Student visa should factor in the revised living expense requirement while preparing their finances. Those applying from November 30 onwards will need to meet the new thresholds.

Students should also account for tuition fees, accommodation deposits, travel and other expenses while calculating the overall cost of studying in the UK.

The changes form part of the annual revision of the Student visa maintenance requirement. The Home Office said the updated amounts are aligned with the maintenance loans available to domestic students in the UK for the 2026-27 academic year.

Students are advised to check the latest requirements on the official UK government website before submitting their visa applications.

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What are the new UK student visa financial requirements for London?

Starting November 30, 2026, students studying in London will need to show £1,570 per month for living expenses, up from £1,529, totaling £14,130 for a nine-month period.

How much do living expense requirements increase for studying outside London?

For studies outside London, the monthly requirement increases from £1,171 to £1,203, bringing the total for a nine-month period up to £10,827 from the previous £10,539.

When do the updated UK student visa maintenance requirements take effect?

The revised financial requirements apply to all student visa applications submitted on or after November 30, 2026, aligning with domestic student maintenance loans for the 2026-27 academic year.

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