Guide · Updated 4 October 2026

Proof of funds for UK and Canada visas, explained

Some visas set a fixed amount you must show; visitor visas don't, but you still need to show you can pay for the trip. These are the published figures for common routes.

Published figures

UK Student: £1,529 a month in London or £1,171 a month elsewhere (up to 9 months), plus outstanding course fees, held for 28 consecutive days
UK Family (partner): combined income of at least £29,000 a year, or qualifying savings
Canada study permit: at least CAN$23,448 for a single student's first-year living costs outside Quebec, plus tuition and travel
Canada Express Entry: at least CAN$15,263 for one person, more for larger families, unless exempt

Visitor visas

There's no fixed amount. Your statements should show you can cover the trip and that the money is genuinely available to you. Explain any large recent deposits.

Official sources

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