Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether an applicant's financial status is a consideration in the process of applying for a UK visa from Malawi; and whether such applicants are required to submit (a) bank statements and (b) pay slips.

All visa applications from anywhere in the world are considered on their individual merits in line with the immigration rules. Applicants should provide evidence to show that they meet the rules, and that their circumstances are as
they outline. Those intending to visit the UK should provide evidence to show that they can be adequately accommodated and supported during their stay, and that they can meet the cost of their onward journey. We do not mandate
documentary requirements, however guidance for applicants on supporting documents is available online.