Financial evidence & sponsorship

Most UK visa routes require you to prove you have enough money to support yourself, usually held continuously for 28 days, with the exact amount depending on the route you apply under.

A UK employer usually needs a Home Office sponsor licence to employ a worker from outside the UK, and must assign each worker a Certificate of Sponsorship before that worker can apply for their visa.

Some UK visa routes ask about where you will live, but a formal "adequate accommodation" test only applies to certain family routes, not to every visa and not as a universal cash or property test.

Understand the Proof of Funds for UK Visitor Visa (2026). Ensure your finances support your stay without public funds.

Navigate the UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirement (2026) with our detailed guide on income thresholds and application criteria.

Understand the UK Spouse Visa accommodation requirements (2026) to ensure proper living arrangements are met for your application.

A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is an electronic document that confirms that a UK employer has a sponsorship licence and is willing to sponsor a foreign worker to come to the UK to work for them.

You must fulfill the financial conditions of the UK government to bring your family to the UK. A minimum annual income must be demonstrated.