UK Visa Rejected Due To Bank Statement

Proper documentation evidencing your financial competency is essential for the visa application process. You must have sufficient funds and income to live independently in the UK without financial aid. The exact requirements depend on which UK visa you are applying for.

However, there are some exceptions to this. UK immigration rules state that those living in the country as asylum seekers or refugees can access government support. Additionally, those moving to the UK to access care from relatives as a dependent do not need to prove their financial dependency – only the relative must provide evidence.

Here are some of the reasons for visa refusal due to bank statements:

• Your bank statement does not match the information provided in your visa application form
• You did not have your bank accounts attested
• You did not provide your bank statements alongside your UK visa application
• The bank statement submitted is outside the qualifying timeframe

When you receive your visa refusal letter, you will receive both the refusal reasons and notification of whether you can ask for the decision to be reviewed. This process is known as administrative review when your visa refusal is reviewed.

Administrative review is only recommended if you believe an error has been made in the review process.

If you are responsible for your visa refusal – whether by failing to provide bank statements, prove your financial capability, or have your documents attested – you cannot have an administrative review. Instead, you must file an appeal.

You can only appeal the UK visa refusal due to bank account statements within 28 days of receiving your letter. Should you submit your appeal late, you must give a reason for missing the deadline. Then, a tribunal will decide whether they still wish to review the decision.

An immigration lawyer can assist you and handle the appeal process for you. Their understanding of immigration rules and the appeal process will increase your chance of a successful visa application. Our immigration lawyers here at IAS can offer expert advice to provide a successful argument for your appeal.

To ensure you do not make any errors leading to a visa refusal, you must take great care when filling out your application and providing the supporting documents. Here are some of the most common mistakes visa applicants make when applying for UK visas:

• Failing to provide proper documentation.
• Providing incorrect information in the visa application form.
• Failing to disclose a criminal record.
• Failing to provide attested copies of your bank account statements.
• Failing to provide certified copies and translations for all the documents.

All of the above reasons can lead to visa refusal – and taking more care during the application process or seeking the assistance of an immigration lawyer can help you to avoid errors.

When you wish to review your visa application, you can request a hearing for your visa appeal. To do this, you must appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal or Immigration and Asylum Chamber. During the hearing, you will be able to speak to a judge and explain why you think the visa refusal reasons were not correct.

You can make your case on your own, or you can have an immigration lawyer argue your case. Since they will be backed by an extensive knowledge of immigration law and what constitutes a strong case, they will be able to argue your case more effectively.