LondonVerified 2026-10-22UK Student Visa Maintenance Funds & 28-Day Rule 2026
UK Student / Graduate maintenance: £1,529/month London or £1,171 outside (rising 30 Nov 2026). Pass the 28-day rule with a UKVI-ready statement.
Applicant-prepared summary. Accompanies your original bank-issued statements; does not replace them.
Financial evidence
Officer-readableDestination
United Kingdom
London
Statement months
Student: 6 months minimum · Visitor: trip-based (often 3–6 months of recent statements)
Recommended balance
Student maintenance (applications before 30 Nov 2026): £1,529/month London or £1,171/month outside London. From 30 Nov 2026: £1,570 / £1,203. Visitor: trip-based (no single fixed minimum).
Verified Oct 2026
Currency
GBP
Standard Visitor: show you have accessible funds for your trip (no strict 28-day maintenance rule). Student: funds must remain in your account for 28 consecutive days; statements must end within 31 days of application. Maintenance rates rise on 30 Nov 2026 — confirm on gov.uk.
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Months required
6 months of statements ending within 31 days of application
Balance guidance
Until 29 Nov 2026: £1,529/month London or £1,171 outside (up to 9 months) + unpaid tuition. From 30 Nov 2026: £1,570 / £1,203 — confirm on gov.uk
Last verified
2026-10-22
Recent changes
Embassy requirements
- 6 months continuous statements
- Required balance held for 28 consecutive days
- Closing date of the 28-day period within 31 days of application
- Daily running balance visible
- Original or certified copies — UKVI does not accept plain photocopies
Period: 6 months of statements ending within 31 days of application · Balance: Until 29 Nov 2026: £1,529/month London or £1,171 outside (up to 9 months) + unpaid tuition. From 30 Nov 2026: £1,570 / £1,203 — confirm on gov.uk
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Common rejection reasons
- Funds held fewer than 28 consecutive days
- Statements older than 31 days at filing
- One-day dip below the maintenance amount
- Unexplained large deposits
FAQ
Your account must hold the required maintenance amount for 28 consecutive days ending within 31 days of the application date.
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