The Tier 1 General visa maintenance requirement dictates that a candidate migrating to the UK must be able to show they have adequate savings in case they need to support themselves in the UK for a short period without employment. You will need to show that you can support yourself, and any dependants that will live in the UK with you.
The total amount of funds that need to be evidenced as being at the disposal of the applicant to satisfy this requirement is £2,800 for Tier 1 General applications that are submitted to an Embassy, and £800 for Tier 1 General applications that are submitted to the UK Border Agency.
Ten points will be awarded for the savings/maintenance section. This is a mandatory requirement for a successful Tier 1 General visa application.
Inside the UK
If you are applying from within the United Kingdom you must shows sufficient funds for the three months prior to making the application, a breakdown of which are as follows:
| Main applicant | £800 |
| Each dependant (in UK less than 12 months) | £1,600 |
| Each dependant (in UK more than 12 months) | £533 |
Outside the UK
If you are applying from outside the United Kingdom you must shows sufficient funds for the three months prior to making the application, a breakdown of which are as follows:
| Main applicant | £2,800 |
| Each dependant | £1,600 |
