Maintenance / support letter (dependants)
Use this letter when a UK-based partner/parent will maintain a dependant during their stay. Keep the scope specific, the numbers realistic, and attach clear proof of funds.
When this letter helps
- Your route expects evidence that dependants will be maintained without public funds, and the rules allow support from the UK-based partner/parent.
- You want to add clarity alongside bank statements, payslips, and accommodation proof.
What to attach (typical)
- Personal bank statements (usually last 3 months).
- Recent payslips (e.g., last 3 months) and, if helpful, a short employer letter.
- Proof of address/accommodation: tenancy/mortgage + council tax or utility bill.
- Copy of your UK status: eVisa/BRP share code/screenshot or British passport bio page.
Good practice
- Make sure names/addresses match across statements, payslips and the letter.
- Explain large recent deposits briefly (salary bonus, relocation reimbursement, savings transfer).
- Use clear PDFs, combined where multi-page; label files sensibly (e.g.,
bank-2025-07-09.pdf).
Important notes
- Some categories allow a sponsor to certify maintenance (on a CoS); others require funds to be shown in specific accounts/names. Always check the live rule for your route.
- This letter supports your file; it doesn’t replace the need to meet any prescribed financial thresholds or formats.
Fill in details
Preview
[3 October 2025] To Whom It May Concern, I, Jane Smith, a Skilled Worker visa holder residing at 10 Example Road, London, E1 1AA, confirm that I will financially support Alex Smith (spouse, DOB: 20 June 1992, passport: P1234567) in connection with John Smith’s application under the Skilled Worker – dependant route. Scope of support: • Accommodation, utilities and food in the UK; local transport; reasonable personal expenses. I will also cover the visa fee and IHS if required. • Accommodation details: We live at 10 Example Road, London, E1 1AA. Tenancy is in my name; two-bedroom flat suitable for our family. Evidence of means: • Net monthly income: £3,200 • Employer: Acme Ltd • Bank statements for the last 3 months and payslips for the last 3 months are enclosed, along with proof of address. I understand that Alex Smith will not have recourse to public funds and that this letter is provided to demonstrate that sufficient private funds are available for their maintenance and accommodation while in the UK. Notes/clarifications: Recent one-off deposit explained: relocation reimbursement from employer (see payslip/letter). If further information is required, please contact me at jane@example.com or +44 7700 900000. Sincerely, Jane Smith 10 Example Road, London, E1 1AA
How caseworkers read financial evidence
- They look for a consistent story across the letter, statements, and payslips.
- Regular income covering normal living costs is clearer than one large unexplained lump sum.
- Where a specific holding period is required, they check the whole period (no gaps, no sudden unexplained credits).
Common pitfalls (and quick fixes)
- Documents don’t match → ensure names/addresses align; update your bank profile if needed.
- Unexplained large deposit → add a one-line explanation and, if possible, a receipt/letter.
- Thin or blurry scans → re-export to PDF; avoid shadows and cropped edges.
Checklist (copy/paste)
- [ ] Letter completed and signed/dated
- [ ] Bank statements (last 3 months) as PDFs
- [ ] Payslips (last 3 months)
- [ ] Proof of address/accommodation
- [ ] UK status evidence (eVisa/BRP share code or passport page)
- [ ] Optional employer letter (confirmation of role/income)
Information only — not legal advice. Financial rules and formats vary by route; always check the current requirement and adjust the pack accordingly.