My funds are currently in MYR.

Then it doesn't matter what bank you use in msia,...at any time you want to transfer a sum, convert into GBP and then either TT it over (expensive) or get the bank to issue a draft and carry over, or post it over (cheap)...

No matter what bank you use in msia, you cannot open a UK account easily from msia, will need a letter from your uni before any UK bank opens an account for you....post 911 and London bombing, they are very strict...

Which bank you choose in UK, I would just advise the nearest to where you stay or with ATM in campus...

Alright! Thank you very much for the quick response.

hi all,
i wondering how much money do i need to proof for financial support for undergraduate study?
course fees is around GBP 10k/year
and i would like to bring my spouse and my 4 month old baby.
based on google i found like below.

i need to show
-1st year fees
-living cost for 9 months around GBP 12k
-dependent GBP 6k/head for 9 months

total is like GBP 34k = rm200k.
correct me if im wrong. appreciate input from u guys.

I believe the funds requirement for the tier 4 visa has been removed for Malaysians...

for real? good to know. thanks man.
but to be at the safe side, that kind of amount i should be prepared to proof?
any tips on this would be highly appreciated!

it's not necessary anymore.
if u want to i believe it's approx rm200-250k. that's what i did the last time anyways for my tier4 undergrad visa.

wow!! They are so nice!!

Is it only for malaysians?

https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/internatio...g/warwick-ukba/

current list of "low risk countries" where financial evidence is not required upfront, but they can ask anytime, and you must show evidence when they ask....

so yanhui95, they did ask you to show the financial proof?

nope. in fact i have asked around back then and nobody actually got asked. (sample size of about 30 people)
but yes as stated, you can be asked for proof

I did not check the exact figures, but based what you've shown, it sounds right to me.
But do make sure you're checking from reliable source, the link below might help you:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/syste...ce_Nov_V1_0.pdf

Like some other forumers mentioned, Malaysia right now is under low-risk category, meaning we're not compulsory to submit financial statement as evidence during visa application. But, like what other mentioned as well, they could ask for the statement if they want to, so my advice is, better don't take the risk, make sure you have the money, and get the bank prepare the letter all properly.

I brought it with me during visa application, and also when entering UK, although none of them requested the letter from me yet. But better don't take it for granted.

This post has been edited by chungdavi: Feb 29 2016, 09:45 PM

Hi guys,
Im planning to head over to the UK for my studies on a fix known date in September and would like to purchase my flight tickets before i even apply for my visa. Is this possible and what are the risk associated?

Thank you.

This post has been edited by ard811: Mar 16 2016, 09:15 PM

Of course it is possible, it's entirely up to you when do you want to buy your flight ticket.
And like you have mentioned, there are also risks.

May I know what's the cheapest you can get if you buy now? And how much would it cost to change the date?
Just to see if it's worth the risk or not.

Oh, about the risk, it's just that if *touch wood* your visa application isn't approved in first application, and you need to submit a new application again, it takes time, and it's possible it takes so much more time that it exceeded the date of the flight.
To lower the risk, prepare all the documents including the bank letter which isn't compulsory to submit anymore. Who knows, they might ask for the letter. And apply as early as possible, I forgot how early you can apply before your course starts? Is it 3 months before? Right after you get your CAS statement? Any other forumer here can help to correct this if I'm wrong.

Hope this helps.

depends really on your rent. Excluding rent, 300-400 should be suffice but i'd say since you're only on exchange, might as well splurge slightly more as it's a short experience. 500-700 excluding rent would be very comfortable

Why choose UK instead of Australia ? Thanks.

cost of living in uk outside london is generally cheaper than major australian cities....especially now that the gbp has dropped vis-a-vis the aud....

Thanks, Manada and limeuu.

anyone in st andrews?

Anyone planning to apply to Imperial College London London for Medicine this year? Any advice?