Visitor Visa: 28-Day Rule Compliance — Before Applying

This guide covers 28-day rule compliance at the pre-application stage for Visitor Visa applications. Preparing correctly before submission significantly reduces refusal risk.

Based on current UK Home Office immigration rules (updated 2026)

Understanding 28-day rule compliance before applying for Visitor Visa is critical. 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. For Visitor Visa: No fixed amount — adequate maintenance assessment.

Key Facts

• Stage: Before Applying for Visitor Visa
• Visitor Visa threshold: No fixed amount — adequate maintenance assessment
• Balance must meet threshold on every single day for 28 days
• The 28-day period must end within 31 days of application

Why This Matters

• Visitor (pre-application): Balance fell below threshold during the 28-day window
• Visitor (pre-application): Holding period ended too far before application date
• Visitor (pre-application): Statements only showed monthly summaries, not daily balances

What should I do before applying about 28-day rule compliance?

Ensure you have bank statements with daily closing balances for 28+ days. For Visitor Visa: No fixed amount — adequate maintenance assessment.