THE UK INCREASES INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

• • The UK Home Office has increased the financial savings required of international students for the first time since 2020.
  • As per government policy, international students coming to the UK must provide evidence that they have sufficient savings to support themselves “for each month of their course (up to nine months),” according to The Home Office.
  • Under the New Rule, students coming to London will have to show evidence of having £1,483 per month, and those planning to study outside of London will need £1,136 per month.  
  • Currently, international students coming to study in London must show evidence of monthly savings of £1,334, and £1,023 outside of London.

• The UKVI (UK Visas & Immigration) has decided to increase the maintenance funds requirement for international students to align with rising inflation and the general increase in the cost of living across the UK,” 

• The new requirements will apply to students coming to the UK on or after January 2, 2025.

• The requirements will mean that students studying in London for nine months or longer will have to show evidence of £13,348 of total savings when applying for their visa.

For more information call Navigators Overseas.