Education
UK Increases Student Visa Financial Requirement Starting November 30
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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Indian students planning higher education in the United Kingdom must demonstrate increased living expense funds starting November 30, 2026, under revised UK Immigration Rules.
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The minimum monthly maintenance requirement will rise from £1,529 to £1,570 for students studying in London and from £1,171 to £1,203 for those studying outside the capital.
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The UK Home Office stated that the annual adjustment aligns student visa maintenance requirements with maintenance loans available to domestic students for the 2026-27 academic year.