Indian students heading to the UK should be aware of the new financial rules for Student and Child Student visas. The Home Office announced these changes in the Immigration White Paper (May 12, 2025), and they take effect for visa applications made from January 2, 2025, onwards.
What’s New?
- Living Costs (Proof of Funds)
- London: £1,450/month (₹1.53 lakh) for up to 9 months
- Outside London: £1,125/month (₹1.18 lakh) for up to 9 months
- Dependents: Only PhD and research students are allowed to bring dependents.
- Graduate Route (Post-Study Work Visa): The duration will be reduced from 24 months to 18 months for courses starting in January 2026.
- Digital Visas: From July 15, 2025, the UK will issue only eVisas (no physical vignette stickers).
Why This Matters
The new figures replace the previous amounts (£1,483 in London and £1,136 outside London). Students must demonstrate that they held the required funds for 28 consecutive days before applying, providing valid financial documents such as bank statements or certificates of deposit.
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