Proof of Funds for Study Abroad from Nepal: UK, Canada, Australia, Germany

Why countries ask for proof of funds

Every study destination wants to see that you can pay for your course and live there without relying on illegal work or public funds. The amount, the form of proof and how long you must hold the money all differ. Getting the form wrong is a common reason for refusal, so read the official rule for your country before you move any money.

UK: monthly living costs held for 28 days

For a Student visa, GOV.UK asks you to show living costs for up to 9 months: £1,171 a month outside London (£10,539) or £1,529 in London (£13,761) for applications before November 30, 2026. For applications from November 30, 2026 the amounts are £1,203 and £1,570 a month. The money must be held for 28 days, and you also show your unpaid first-year tuition. See our guides to the UK bank balance and the 28-day rule.

Canada: CAN$23,448 plus tuition and travel

For a study permit application made on or after September 1, 2026, IRCC asks a single applicant to show CAN$23,448 for living costs, plus first-year tuition and travel costs. Family members add more. See our guide to Canada costs, GIC and PGWP and check the IRCC financial support page.

Australia: at least AUD 29,710

Study Australia says international student visa applicants must show at least AUD 29,710. You also show your tuition and travel costs, and the amounts for a partner or children differ, so check Home Affairs for your case. You must hold OSHC for your whole stay. See our Australia visa fee and funds guide.

Germany: the blocked account

For Germany, the amount to show is €11,904 a year, held in a blocked account. The German Embassy in Kathmandu and DAAD set out the current rule, so confirm the figure on their pages before you open the account. See our guide to the Germany blocked account and our Germany from Nepal guide.

Mistakes to avoid

• Moving money into your account only days before you apply when the rule asks you to hold it for a set period.
• Using a figure from an old blog post. These amounts change, and the UK figure rises on November 30, 2026.
• Forgetting tuition and travel, which Canada and Australia ask you to show on top of living costs.
• Using funds from sources you cannot document. Keep the paper trail for every transfer.

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Sources

• GOV.UK: Student visa
• IRCC: Proof of financial support
• Study Australia: Student visa (subclass 500)
• DAAD: Finances for studying in Germany
• German Embassy Kathmandu: Visa and entry

Checked in October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm on the official site when you apply. For help with your own application, talk to our counseling team.