Study at Cardiff | International

How do I prove I have enough money for my student visa?

The immigration rules are very strict about the financial documents you must show to prove you have enough money.

The Immigration Officer will only accept one of, or a combination of the following:

1. Cash in a bank account
   Cash in your, or a parent or legal guardian’s, bank account for a 28 day period - see more information about bank statements you need to provide.
   
   
2. Bank loan
   A loan in your name - see more information on using a bank loan to finance.
   
   
3. Letter from an official financial or government sponsor
   UKBA define an "official sponsor" as:
   
   - Your country’s government or the UK government
   - British Council
   - Any international organisation
   - Any international company
   - Any University
   
   See more information about what documents you need to provide if you have an official sponsor.
   

Also see:

• How much money do I need to show for my student visa?
• How long must the money have been in my account?

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