Student visa savings requirement rises on 30 November 2026

If you're planning to apply for a UK Student visa, the amount of money you need to show is going up. The new amounts take effect on 30 November 2026.

What's changing

When you apply for a Student visa, you usually have to show you have enough money to support yourself, on top of your course fees. The monthly amounts are rising:

• Courses in London: from £1,529 to £1,570 a month
• Courses outside London: from £1,171 to £1,203 a month

The key date

The new amounts take effect on 30 November 2026. Applications made before then are decided under the rules in force on 29 November 2026.

How the money rule works

• You show the monthly amount for up to 9 months.
• You must have held the money for at least 28 days in a row.
• If you've been living in the UK with a visa for at least 12 months before you apply, you don't need to show this money.

What to do next

If you're planning to apply for a Student visa for a new course, check the current figures on gov.uk before you apply.

Where to check

Read the official details: gov.uk: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 584)
Also see: gov.uk: Student visa, money you need