Tier 4 - Dependents Maintenance Funds

[fsdpk]

Hi,

I have just commenced my studies (this October) in the UK on Tier 4 visa, and now I want to bring my dependents here. I have two questions:

1: Do I need to provide financial evidence for myself i.e. fees + maintenance funds for 9 months? I am a self-funded PhD student and I have paid 2/3 of my fees for the first year and the remaining fee (1/3) is due in January.


2: If the answer is YES to the above question, can I show the funds for myself and for my dependents in a bank in my home country? In other words, whether it is a requirement to show maintenance and other funds for main applicant in the UK if the main applicant is currently in the UK?

I hope someone may have similar experience to share.

Thanks in advance.

[sew]

You already have the visa so you don’t need to show any finances for yourself.
Only for your dependents.
Money can be held in the name of dependent or yourself