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Student Visa Proof-of-Funds Calculator (2026)
Work out exactly how much money you must show for a student visa — living costs plus tuition — for Germany, Canada, the UK, Australia, Ireland and the USA. Free, instant, and checked against official government sources.
💷 How much proof of funds do you need?
Pick your destination, add your first-year tuition where it applies, and get the total funds to show — in that country's currency.
Proof-of-funds requirement by country (2026)
| Country | Living / base requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | EUR 11,904 | official ↗ |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | CAD 22,895 + tuition | official ↗ |
| 🇬🇧 UK — London | GBP 1,529/mo × up to 9 + tuition | official ↗ |
| 🇬🇧 UK — outside London | GBP 1,171/mo × up to 9 + tuition | official ↗ |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | AUD 29,710 + tuition | official ↗ |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | EUR 10,000 + tuition | official ↗ |
| 🇺🇸 USA | Cost of attendance + tuition | official ↗ |
Last verified: 2026-08-13 against each government's official page (linked above). Figures change yearly — confirm the current amount with the official authority before you apply or transfer money. For the full breakdown, see the Study-Abroad Funding Facts 2026 data study.
Frequently asked questions
- How much money do I need to show for a student visa?
- It depends on the country. Germany needs about EUR 11,904 in a blocked account; Canada about CAD 22,895 plus first-year tuition; the UK GBP 1,171–1,529 per month for up to 9 months plus tuition; Australia around AUD 29,710 per year plus tuition; Ireland about EUR 10,000 plus tuition; the USA has no fixed figure — you prove your Form I-20 cost of attendance. Use the calculator above for your exact total, then confirm with the official authority.
- Does proof of funds include tuition?
- Usually yes for most countries — you show living costs AND your first-year tuition (or the unpaid balance). Germany's blocked account is the main exception, since public-university tuition there is typically near-zero.
- Is the German blocked account or Canadian GIC a fee?
- No — both are your own money held as proof of funds. A German Sperrkonto releases about EUR 992 to you each month after arrival; a Canadian GIC is returned to you in instalments over your first year.
- How current are these figures?
- They are checked against each government's official page (linked in the table) and were last verified on 2026-08-13. Proof-of-funds amounts change every year — always confirm the current figure on the official authority's site before you transfer money.
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