This guide covers 28-day rule compliance specifically for UK Graduate Visa applications. Understanding what UKVI caseworkers check for this route helps you prepare evidence correctly and avoid refusal on technical grounds.
Based on current UK Home Office immigration rules (updated 2026)
The 28-day rule requires maintenance funds to be held continuously for at least 28 days ending no more than 31 days before the application date. Any dip below the threshold on any day within this window results in refusal. For Graduate Visa applications specifically, No financial requirement applies. Sponsor must still hold valid licence at application.
Caseworkers assess whether daily balances meet threshold for 28 consecutive days. For Graduate Visa specifically, No financial requirement is the key threshold. Sponsor must still hold valid licence at application.
Yes, in most cases you can submit a fresh application addressing the specific refusal reasons. Ensure you provide bank statements with daily closing balances for 28+ days and address each point from the refusal letter.
The key is preparation: bank statements with daily closing balances for 28+ days, and statements dated within 31 days of application. A pre-application check can identify specific risk factors for your situation.