For student visa financial proof, does the money need to be in the student's account or can it be in the parents' account in UK/Ireland?

Yes, you can use funds from your parents' bank account for student visa financial proof in both the UK and Ireland.

- UK: Parental funds are accepted if you provide a parental consent letter and your birth certificate. The funds must be held for at least 28 consecutive days, with the 28th day within 31 days before your visa application. Requirements are subject to change. - Ireland: Parental funds are accepted with a parental consent letter and birth certificate. The account must show a consistent average balance (typically €12,000 or more) for at least six months. Requirements are subject to change.

All documents must be in English or officially translated.