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I am applying for a Standard UK Visit Visa and during filling in the application form I came across the question in the title but am not sure what this question refers to since it's not very clear. Since it does not ask what I estimate I will spend, it seems it's not referring to what I would estimate I will spend in the UK. The previous question seemed to cover that anyway

So it's about what expenses I will still have to deal with in my own country during my stay in England? If so then it would be ZERO since the house I'm renting in my own country will end and I will find another place when I return, so that cost will be gone, and obviously with no food costs etc there would be no other costs whatsoever....not sure why they assume I would definitely have some costs since they don't allow zero here.

Below for extra information it says "Include living costs, money given to dependants, rent or mortgage, and any other bills or costs." which seems to be talking about my stay in England since I don't see what living costs I'd have for my own country while I'm not there?

If it was referring to what I think I will spend during my stay in England it should say "What is the total amount of money you estimate you will spend each month during your stay?"

If it was asking about what I normally spend in my own country it should say "What is the total amount of money you normally spend in your own country each month?"

If it was asking what I will still need to spend for my own country whilst staying in England it should say "What is the total amount of money you will need to spend each month in your own country during your stay in the UK?"

As it is I've no idea what it refers to or why it doesn't allow zero as an answer.

EDIT: My question is about a question that has a lack of clarity...the irony to close my question due to a lack of clarity also. After no-one being able to come up with a clear answer they decided to close my question instead for not being clear....very odd indeed. I guess it's easier to blame the person asking rather than yourself for not being able to come up with a clear answer.

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The question is aimed at understanding your financial situation in your home country. That is important, because it is one of the indicators of your intention to return there, and of your ability to support yourself while visiting the UK.

UKVI wants to know what you normally spend. They’ll tie that up with your stated income, declared savings, and your bank statements. They’ll also take it into account when assessing the affordability of the visit.

You don’t state how long you plan to stay in the UK. Remember that holding a visitor visa does not guarantee entry. Not having a fixed address to return to at the end of your stay is likely to be a red flag if you are asked about ties to your country of residence during a landing interview.

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The answer should correspond to the amount you spend usually in your home/residence country, so it will definitely be above zero.

The immigration officer will use this information to check the financial validity/credibility of your trip and visa application for the purpose stated (visitor).

For example, if you say you spend 2000 euros per month but your stated income is 800, it will raise a red flag.

If you say you spend 200 euros per month usually, but you also say that you plan to spend 4500 euros for a 7 day trip to the UK, it will raise a red flag (7 day expenses as high as 2 years worth of usual expenses).

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