Students2 min read · Updated 21 October 2026
How much money you need to show for a UK Student visa
The living-cost money GOV.UK asks you to show for a Student visa, by location and dependants, and how long to hold it.
Living-cost money
| London, 9 months | £13,761 |
| Outside London, 9 months | £10,539 |
The 28-day rule
Your money must sit in your account, or your parent's account if they are named in the application, for 28 days in a row before you apply.
Before you apply
Amounts change. Check the GOV.UK page on the day you apply.
Common questions
How much money for a UK student visa?
£1,529 a month in London and £1,171 outside, for up to 9 months.
How long must I hold it?
28 days in a row.