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The UK government updated its financial requirements for Student and Child Student visa applicants, naming only three African countries on the exemption listBotswana, Mauritius and Tunisia are the only African nations whose nationals may skip submitting proof of funds upfront with their applicationsNigerian applicants, along with those from Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt, must continue to submit full financial documents when applying
The United Kingdom has revised the financial requirements for Student and Child Student visa applicants, retaining strict proof-of-funds rules for most African countries while granting limited exemptions to nationals of Botswana, Mauritius and Tunisia.
The updated guidance, published by the UK government on Monday, July 27 sets out which nationalities may apply without submitting financial evidence upfront.
UK confirms fresh financial rules for international students seeking visas Photo: NurphotoSource: Getty Images
Alongside the three African countries, the exemption list includes Australia, Canada, China, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, the United States
