The Home Office has raised the money you must show for a UK Student visa. From 30 November 2026 the monthly figure goes up to £1,570 in London and £1,203 outside London. If you are aiming for a January 2027 start, the date you apply now decides which…
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On 3 September 2026 the UK government laid the Statement of Changes to the visa Rules HC 584. Three lines in the Student route replace the old monthly maintenance figures:
The rest of the money rule does not change. You still need your remaining first year course fees plus living costs, held for at least 28 days in a row, with the 28 day period ending no more than 31 days before you apply.
Good to know: the gov.uk page on Student visa money will keep showing £1,529 and £1,171 until the change takes effect. The new figures come from the Statement of Changes itself, which is the legal text.
The Home Office decides your application under the rules in force on the day you make it. HC 584 says that any application made before 30 November 2026 will be decided under the rules in force on 29 November 2026.
| You apply | London (per month) | Outside London (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| On or before 29 November 2026 | £1,529 | £1,171 |
| On or after 30 November 2026 | £1,570 | £1,203 |
Your application is made when you submit the online form and pay the visa fee, not when you attend your biometrics appointment. If your CAS arrives late and you cannot submit by 29 November, plan for the higher amount from the start.
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These are living costs only, for a course of 9 months or longer. Add any first year tuition you have not yet paid.
| Living costs for 9 months | Before 30 Nov | From 30 Nov | Extra you need |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £13,761 (about PKR 5.16 million) | £14,130 (about PKR 5.30 million) | £369 (about PKR 138,000) |
| Outside London | £10,539 (about PKR 3.95 million) | £10,827 (about PKR 4.06 million) | £288 (about PKR 108,000) |
Rupee figures use about PKR 375 per pound and are only a guide. The Home Office converts foreign currency at the OANDA rate on the date you apply, so keep a margin of at least 5 to 10 percent above the minimum in case the rupee moves during your 28 days.
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Ask on WhatsAppDo not rush a weak file: applying on 29 November with missing documents to save £369 is a bad trade. A rejection costs you the fee, the surcharge and your January start. A strong file with the higher amount is always the better choice.
For the full list of money documents, see our guide to UK student visa financial requirements for Pakistani students. If you graduate in the UK later, remember that the Graduate visa drops to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027. If you have had a rejection before, read UK visa rejection reasons and remedies before you reapply.
To Student visa applications made on or after 30 November 2026. Applications made on or before 29 November 2026 are decided under the old figures of £1,529 (London) and £1,171 (outside London) per month.
£1,570 per month in London or £1,203 per month outside London, for up to 9 months, plus any first year tuition you have not paid. That is up to £14,130 or £10,827 in living costs.
No. You must still hold the money for at least 28 consecutive days, and the end of that period must be within 31 days of the date you apply.
No. Your application is decided under the rules in force when you made it, so the old amounts apply to you.
Yes, if you are applying with a parent’s funds you need proof of the relationship, such as a birth certificate or Family Registration Certificate, and a signed letter from your parent giving consent.
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