Question about source of cash savings declaration

[Minne]

Hello,

I am going to apply for spouse visa for my husband, who is from Malaysia. My current income is from my job and the gross income is £14,400. I have around £40,000 saving in my account which was given by some close family members by cash as a wedding gift over a year ago. I don't have evidence like bank transfer that can prove it was given by them as a gift. May I know what I can do to prove the money is mine?

Please help me. Thank you.

[Phoebian]

Hi,

I believe you just need to show you had the savings in your name for the last 6 months. I do not believe you have to show originally where the money came from.

[CR001]

I do not believe you have to show originally where the money came from.

This would be correct, however HO can and often do ask for evidence of the source of funds, so applicants should be prepared.

[Minne]

I do not believe you have to show originally where the money came from.

This would be correct, however HO can and often do ask for evidence of the source of funds, so applicants should be prepared.

Thank you both of you.

May I know what I can use as an evidence? Because the money was given by cash, I do not have any copy of bank transaction can be used as an evidence. The money has been holding in the account for over then a year, if I provide one year bank statements, would it be better? Thank you.

[Londoner007]

Bank statement from the time when money was deposited to your account and also bank statement from the person who took out the money from their account to give to you.