What should I put in the 'savings' field on a UK visa application?
Kindly clarify, on the UK visa application form where it is asked do you have savings? Would it be correct to state the closing balance on my bank statement?
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Kindly clarify, on the UK visa application form where it is asked do you have savings? Would it be correct to state the closing balance on my bank statement?
visas uk applications
edited Mar 12 '17 at 8:17
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"closing balance"? I would think this might raise more questions if you need to provide evidence - where is the money now?
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 10:55
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@w3d I had bank statements that had "opening balance, credits, debits, closing balance" on every single bank statement. As in "close of month", not close of account.
– Mark Henderson
Mar 12 '17 at 13:48
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@MarkHenderson Ah OK, thanks for that. I've only ever seen "closing balance" used when an account was actually closed (UK).
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 15:15
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Kindly clarify, on the UK visa application form where it is asked do you have savings? Would it be correct to state the closing balance on my bank statement?
visas uk applications
edited Mar 12 '17 at 8:17
JonathanReez♦
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asked Mar 12 '17 at 5:23
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Kindly clarify, on the UK visa application form where it is asked do you have savings? Would it be correct to state the closing balance on my bank statement?
visas uk applications
visas uk applications
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edited Mar 12 '17 at 8:17
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"closing balance"? I would think this might raise more questions if you need to provide evidence - where is the money now?
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 10:55
1
@w3d I had bank statements that had "opening balance, credits, debits, closing balance" on every single bank statement. As in "close of month", not close of account.
– Mark Henderson
Mar 12 '17 at 13:48
1
@MarkHenderson Ah OK, thanks for that. I've only ever seen "closing balance" used when an account was actually closed (UK).
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 15:15
add a comment |
"closing balance"? I would think this might raise more questions if you need to provide evidence - where is the money now?
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 10:55
1
@w3d I had bank statements that had "opening balance, credits, debits, closing balance" on every single bank statement. As in "close of month", not close of account.
– Mark Henderson
Mar 12 '17 at 13:48
1
@MarkHenderson Ah OK, thanks for that. I've only ever seen "closing balance" used when an account was actually closed (UK).
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 15:15
"closing balance"? I would think this might raise more questions if you need to provide evidence - where is the money now?
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 10:55
"closing balance"? I would think this might raise more questions if you need to provide evidence - where is the money now?
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 10:55
1
1
@w3d I had bank statements that had "opening balance, credits, debits, closing balance" on every single bank statement. As in "close of month", not close of account.
– Mark Henderson
Mar 12 '17 at 13:48
@w3d I had bank statements that had "opening balance, credits, debits, closing balance" on every single bank statement. As in "close of month", not close of account.
– Mark Henderson
Mar 12 '17 at 13:48
1
1
@MarkHenderson Ah OK, thanks for that. I've only ever seen "closing balance" used when an account was actually closed (UK).
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 15:15
@MarkHenderson Ah OK, thanks for that. I've only ever seen "closing balance" used when an account was actually closed (UK).
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 15:15
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We cannot tell you exactly where the question about savings is on the form. It's because the online forms are changing and currently in a 'beta' state. They are stable and collect the same information, but the end user experience is evolving and will continue to evolve until the whole system is migrated. So the answer to your first question is indeterminate.
Having said that, you will eventually encounter a question like...
Do you have savings, property or other income (for example from stocks
and shares)? If ‘Yes’ please provide full details
They are not asking for a balance here. Instead they want to know the account details like which bank, their address, and type of account. The place to show them the balance is in your evidence submission where you include bank statements. Moreover, they are not concerned so much about the final balance. They want to see how the flows through the account map in to your personal circumstances and lifestyle. And for savings accounts in particular they will be especially concerned about the provenance of the funds. We have lots of refusals here in our archives where people have stumbled over establishing provenance.
What this amalgamates to is they do not want people to liquidate their savings to come for a visit. Instead they are trying to find out who you are along with your personal circumstances, your apparent lifestyle, and how deeply you are rooted to the local economy.
Successful applicants will usually submit 3 to 6 months of statements for each account they list. And they will establish provenance with absolute diligence.
answered Mar 12 '17 at 5:46
Gayot Fow
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I wouldn't +1 for a long word when a shorter one will do, especially when many non-native speakers will be reading... (Although I would +1 the answer because it is thorough and helpful, which I did)
– davidvc
Mar 12 '17 at 6:53
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The phrasing in the OP is a bit unclear, and I don't think he's asking where to find the question about savings but rather about the meaning of the question.
– chrylis
Mar 12 '17 at 9:43
@davidvc: They can right click, Google the term, and learn something. If we all pander to a lack of knowledge then nobody will ever accrue any more.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
Mar 12 '17 at 14:01
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We cannot tell you exactly where the question about savings is on the form. It's because the online forms are changing and currently in a 'beta' state. They are stable and collect the same information, but the end user experience is evolving and will continue to evolve until the whole system is migrated. So the answer to your first question is indeterminate.
Having said that, you will eventually encounter a question like...
Do you have savings, property or other income (for example from stocks
and shares)? If ‘Yes’ please provide full details
They are not asking for a balance here. Instead they want to know the account details like which bank, their address, and type of account. The place to show them the balance is in your evidence submission where you include bank statements. Moreover, they are not concerned so much about the final balance. They want to see how the flows through the account map in to your personal circumstances and lifestyle. And for savings accounts in particular they will be especially concerned about the provenance of the funds. We have lots of refusals here in our archives where people have stumbled over establishing provenance.
What this amalgamates to is they do not want people to liquidate their savings to come for a visit. Instead they are trying to find out who you are along with your personal circumstances, your apparent lifestyle, and how deeply you are rooted to the local economy.
Successful applicants will usually submit 3 to 6 months of statements for each account they list. And they will establish provenance with absolute diligence.
answered Mar 12 '17 at 5:46
Gayot Fow
75.1k21196379
4
I wouldn't +1 for a long word when a shorter one will do, especially when many non-native speakers will be reading... (Although I would +1 the answer because it is thorough and helpful, which I did)
– davidvc
Mar 12 '17 at 6:53
1
The phrasing in the OP is a bit unclear, and I don't think he's asking where to find the question about savings but rather about the meaning of the question.
– chrylis
Mar 12 '17 at 9:43
@davidvc: They can right click, Google the term, and learn something. If we all pander to a lack of knowledge then nobody will ever accrue any more.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
Mar 12 '17 at 14:01
add a comment |
We cannot tell you exactly where the question about savings is on the form. It's because the online forms are changing and currently in a 'beta' state. They are stable and collect the same information, but the end user experience is evolving and will continue to evolve until the whole system is migrated. So the answer to your first question is indeterminate.
Having said that, you will eventually encounter a question like...
Do you have savings, property or other income (for example from stocks
and shares)? If ‘Yes’ please provide full details
They are not asking for a balance here. Instead they want to know the account details like which bank, their address, and type of account. The place to show them the balance is in your evidence submission where you include bank statements. Moreover, they are not concerned so much about the final balance. They want to see how the flows through the account map in to your personal circumstances and lifestyle. And for savings accounts in particular they will be especially concerned about the provenance of the funds. We have lots of refusals here in our archives where people have stumbled over establishing provenance.
What this amalgamates to is they do not want people to liquidate their savings to come for a visit. Instead they are trying to find out who you are along with your personal circumstances, your apparent lifestyle, and how deeply you are rooted to the local economy.
Successful applicants will usually submit 3 to 6 months of statements for each account they list. And they will establish provenance with absolute diligence.
answered Mar 12 '17 at 5:46
Gayot Fow
75.1k21196379
4
I wouldn't +1 for a long word when a shorter one will do, especially when many non-native speakers will be reading... (Although I would +1 the answer because it is thorough and helpful, which I did)
– davidvc
Mar 12 '17 at 6:53
1
The phrasing in the OP is a bit unclear, and I don't think he's asking where to find the question about savings but rather about the meaning of the question.
– chrylis
Mar 12 '17 at 9:43
@davidvc: They can right click, Google the term, and learn something. If we all pander to a lack of knowledge then nobody will ever accrue any more.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
Mar 12 '17 at 14:01
add a comment |
We cannot tell you exactly where the question about savings is on the form. It's because the online forms are changing and currently in a 'beta' state. They are stable and collect the same information, but the end user experience is evolving and will continue to evolve until the whole system is migrated. So the answer to your first question is indeterminate.
Having said that, you will eventually encounter a question like...
Do you have savings, property or other income (for example from stocks
and shares)? If ‘Yes’ please provide full details
They are not asking for a balance here. Instead they want to know the account details like which bank, their address, and type of account. The place to show them the balance is in your evidence submission where you include bank statements. Moreover, they are not concerned so much about the final balance. They want to see how the flows through the account map in to your personal circumstances and lifestyle. And for savings accounts in particular they will be especially concerned about the provenance of the funds. We have lots of refusals here in our archives where people have stumbled over establishing provenance.
What this amalgamates to is they do not want people to liquidate their savings to come for a visit. Instead they are trying to find out who you are along with your personal circumstances, your apparent lifestyle, and how deeply you are rooted to the local economy.
Successful applicants will usually submit 3 to 6 months of statements for each account they list. And they will establish provenance with absolute diligence.
answered Mar 12 '17 at 5:46
Gayot Fow
75.1k21196379
We cannot tell you exactly where the question about savings is on the form. It's because the online forms are changing and currently in a 'beta' state. They are stable and collect the same information, but the end user experience is evolving and will continue to evolve until the whole system is migrated. So the answer to your first question is indeterminate.
Having said that, you will eventually encounter a question like...
Do you have savings, property or other income (for example from stocks
and shares)? If ‘Yes’ please provide full details
They are not asking for a balance here. Instead they want to know the account details like which bank, their address, and type of account. The place to show them the balance is in your evidence submission where you include bank statements. Moreover, they are not concerned so much about the final balance. They want to see how the flows through the account map in to your personal circumstances and lifestyle. And for savings accounts in particular they will be especially concerned about the provenance of the funds. We have lots of refusals here in our archives where people have stumbled over establishing provenance.
What this amalgamates to is they do not want people to liquidate their savings to come for a visit. Instead they are trying to find out who you are along with your personal circumstances, your apparent lifestyle, and how deeply you are rooted to the local economy.
Successful applicants will usually submit 3 to 6 months of statements for each account they list. And they will establish provenance with absolute diligence.
answered Mar 12 '17 at 5:46
Gayot Fow
75.1k21196379
edited Mar 12 '17 at 5:55
answered Mar 12 '17 at 5:46
Gayot Fow
75.1k21196379
answered Mar 12 '17 at 5:46
Gayot Fow
75.1k21196379
answered Mar 12 '17 at 5:46
Gayot Fow
75.1k21196379
75.1k21196379
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I wouldn't +1 for a long word when a shorter one will do, especially when many non-native speakers will be reading... (Although I would +1 the answer because it is thorough and helpful, which I did)
– davidvc
Mar 12 '17 at 6:53
1
The phrasing in the OP is a bit unclear, and I don't think he's asking where to find the question about savings but rather about the meaning of the question.
– chrylis
Mar 12 '17 at 9:43
@davidvc: They can right click, Google the term, and learn something. If we all pander to a lack of knowledge then nobody will ever accrue any more.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
Mar 12 '17 at 14:01
add a comment |
4
I wouldn't +1 for a long word when a shorter one will do, especially when many non-native speakers will be reading... (Although I would +1 the answer because it is thorough and helpful, which I did)
– davidvc
Mar 12 '17 at 6:53
1
The phrasing in the OP is a bit unclear, and I don't think he's asking where to find the question about savings but rather about the meaning of the question.
– chrylis
Mar 12 '17 at 9:43
@davidvc: They can right click, Google the term, and learn something. If we all pander to a lack of knowledge then nobody will ever accrue any more.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
Mar 12 '17 at 14:01
4
4
I wouldn't +1 for a long word when a shorter one will do, especially when many non-native speakers will be reading... (Although I would +1 the answer because it is thorough and helpful, which I did)
– davidvc
Mar 12 '17 at 6:53
I wouldn't +1 for a long word when a shorter one will do, especially when many non-native speakers will be reading... (Although I would +1 the answer because it is thorough and helpful, which I did)
– davidvc
Mar 12 '17 at 6:53
1
1
The phrasing in the OP is a bit unclear, and I don't think he's asking where to find the question about savings but rather about the meaning of the question.
– chrylis
Mar 12 '17 at 9:43
The phrasing in the OP is a bit unclear, and I don't think he's asking where to find the question about savings but rather about the meaning of the question.
– chrylis
Mar 12 '17 at 9:43
@davidvc: They can right click, Google the term, and learn something. If we all pander to a lack of knowledge then nobody will ever accrue any more.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
Mar 12 '17 at 14:01
@davidvc: They can right click, Google the term, and learn something. If we all pander to a lack of knowledge then nobody will ever accrue any more.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
Mar 12 '17 at 14:01
add a comment |
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"closing balance"? I would think this might raise more questions if you need to provide evidence - where is the money now?
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 10:55
1
@w3d I had bank statements that had "opening balance, credits, debits, closing balance" on every single bank statement. As in "close of month", not close of account.
– Mark Henderson
Mar 12 '17 at 13:48
1
@MarkHenderson Ah OK, thanks for that. I've only ever seen "closing balance" used when an account was actually closed (UK).
– MrWhite
Mar 12 '17 at 15:15