Is bank statement(separate account) with our address is enough to show that we are living together?

[kumar114]

Hi,
Currently I am in Tier 2.
My wife came to UK as a dependant in August 2017.

Now, I am applying for Tier 4 Student VISA very soon.
Both me and my wife need to show a proof that we are staying/living together right?
So is bank statement(we both have separate account) with our address is enough to show that we are living/staying together?

Kind regards
Kumar

[sah10406]

Both me and my wife need to show a proof that we are staying/living together right?

No.

[kumar114]

Both me and my wife need to show a proof that we are staying/living together right?

No.

Thanks sah10406.
So do you mind telling what else is required then?
My wife is switching from Tier 2 dependant to Tier 4 dependant. So do I need "Evidence of relationship" again? Like chat logs/call logs?

[sah10406]

So do you mind telling what else is required then?
My wife is switching from Tier 2 dependant to Tier 4 dependant. So do I need "Evidence of relationship" again? Like chat logs/call logs?

Given that the entry clearance officer was satisfied that the relationship was genuine and subsisting for her initial PBS Dependant application, no specific further evidence of it is required for the extension. If you have been spending significant periods living apart, or in different countries, or there is something else about the application that suggests you are no longer together, evidence of the ongoing relationship would be useful, but otherwise it is not necessary.

[kumar114]

So do you mind telling what else is required then?
My wife is switching from Tier 2 dependant to Tier 4 dependant. So do I need "Evidence of relationship" again? Like chat logs/call logs?

Given that the entry clearance officer was satisfied that the relationship was genuine and subsisting for her initial PBS Dependant application, no specific further evidence of it is required for the extension. If you have been spending significant periods living apart, or in different countries, or there is something else about the application that suggests you are no longer together, evidence of the ongoing relationship would be useful, but otherwise it is not necessary.

Thanks sah10406
We are still together..

[SamTiger]

I think proof for living together is mandatory even though you switch from one category to the other. Better attach a proof rather than leaving room for assumption. The proof you show should have both your names together with the address. Usually most applicants use a bank statement of their joint account. Or an utility bill, for instance, Thames water. Hope it clarifies.

[kumar114]

I think proof for living together is mandatory even though you switch from one category to the other. Better attach a proof rather than leaving room for assumption. The proof you show should have both your names together with the address. Usually most applicants use a bank statement of their joint account. Or an utility bill, for instance, Thames water. Hope it clarifies.

Thanks SamTiger.
We both have separate account in the same bank. Can I submit separate statements with address or you think its better to have combined account?

thanks
kumar

[SamTiger]

No way separate accounts even though same bank will be accepted for such. Only a joint account statement showing both names with address underneath do good. Never take a chance!!

Or else an utility bill with both yours and your partner's name in it with address.

[kumar114]

No way separate accounts even though same bank will be accepted for such. Only a joint account statement showing both names with address underneath do good. Never take a chance!!

Or else an utility bill with both yours and your partner's name in it with address.

Thanks SamTiger. Will do that...

[kumar114]

No way separate accounts even though same bank will be accepted for such. Only a joint account statement showing both names with address underneath do good. Never take a chance!!

Or else an utility bill with both yours and your partner's name in it with address.

Hi again,
One small confusion.
Should I open a new joint account or should I make my existing account as a joint account?

Thanks

[kumar114]

No way separate accounts even though same bank will be accepted for such. Only a joint account statement showing both names with address underneath do good. Never take a chance!!

Or else an utility bill with both yours and your partner's name in it with address.

Hi again,
One small confusion.
Should I open a new joint account or should I make my existing account as a joint account?

Thanks

[SamTiger]

No need of new account. Make one of yours Joint and submit recent statement with visa application.

[kumar114]

No need of new account. Make one of yours Joint and submit recent statement with visa application.

Hi again,
We went to the bank 2 days ago to make my exiting account as a joint account.
But they told that when I print out my statement, it will only show my detail. It will not have my wife's details.

Kind Regards
Kumar

[SamTiger]

Banks have a cutoff date after which the month's statement will be ready. For instance, say bank A has set 20th of every month as the date. Your updated info (name(s)/address) will be shown in the statement after the next 20th date. You can also request the bank to expedite the process so it is updated this month itself. Try adding your partner's name in utility bills such as water, elec and council tax.

Once your account is deemed joint, every statement after the set date will for sure have both your names and address underneath. (FYI, I have used only joint account statements for such.)