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What are the financial requirements for UK student visa, especially regarding fund maintenance period and non-collateral loans?

10 Jul 2026 · Answered by Tejaswini B · 1 min read
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To get a UK Student visa, you must show proof of funds for tuition fees and living expenses, held for a specific period.

- Tuition fees: Show enough funds to cover one academic year’s fees (as listed on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies - CAS). - Living expenses: For London, £1,334/month (up to 9 months: £12,006). Outside London, £1,023/month (up to 9 months: £9,207). - Maintenance period: Funds must be in your account for at least 28 consecutive days before your visa application. The end of this period must be within 31 days before you apply. - Non-collateral loans: Student loans from government-backed or regulated financial institutions are accepted if the loan letter meets UKVI requirements.

Amounts and requirements are subject to change.

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