Reference category
Visas
Reference material for visas, grouped by set and paired with working tools.
Each entry states the definition, the facts and the practical caveats before linking to the matching tool.
Reference sets in this category (1)
All 10 entries
Visa Funds Reference 10 entries
Proof of fundsEvidence that an applicant can support themselves for the period of stay.
Bank statementA formal record of account activity used to evidence available funds.
SponsorshipA third party undertaking to support an applicant financially.
Funds seasoningHolding the required balance for a minimum period before applying.
Source of fundsAn explanation of where the money in an application came from.
Maintenance requirementThe amount a student or resident must show for living costs.
Application feeThe charge for processing a visa application, usually non-refundable.
BiometricsFingerprints and a photograph collected at an application centre.
Travel insuranceCover required by many routes for the period of the visa.
Refusal remedyThe options after a refusal: appeal, review or a new application.