Can I transfer some money into my bank account before applying for a UK visa? [duplicate]

I'm going to apply for a visit visa with 2 of my dependants. I'm wondering if I can use my UK bank statement which has been idle for couple of years. Currently, I'm living in Pakistan since I completed my education back in 2013. I'm wondering If I transfer some amount in that account before applying for a Visit visa. This is important to add here that my bank account is active but no transaction has made since September 2013!

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Best Answer

The visa officials want to see two things:

Can the visitors pay for the their travel and living expenses?
Can the visitors reasonably afford to spend that much money on travel, or does it look like a major investment into an illegal immigration attempt?

The first question requires a certain amount of money. The second question requires a steady income which leaves enough after typical cost-of-living expenses to save for a trip.

Using that old account means you can't show steady deposits of your salary. That will be difficult or impossible to explain.

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How much money can you have in your bank account for a UK visa?

You must have at least \xa34,000 in your savings. Anything less than that can raise questions and lead to visa refusal. Again, UK Visas and Immigration does not specify what is acceptable in terms of funds.

Does UK immigration check your bank account?

The UKVI will check your bank statement for the minimum balance in your account for the 28 days preceding the closing balance of the statement. You must have a recent document from the bank that is dated within 31 days of the day you submit your online visa application.

Does UK Embassy verify bank statement?

The Embassy does not check bank statement in case of every applicant. It is done on random basis or in case of doubt. I have seen myself in my case when going to UK on student visa.

Does Immigration check your bank account?

Yes USCIS may verify information about your bank account with bank.

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