Proof of previous income

[jjloubser]

I am from South Africa & seem to qualify for the Tier 1 on previous earnings & degree. I actually have 2 questions:

I see that previous earnings is calculated as gross earnings - before tax. In South Africa our tax is subtracted by the employer, so the monies paid into our bank accounts is actually the net salary. Would I then need to produce 12 months of payslips?

Also - which date do they use to calculate the relevant exchange rate?

[harakiri]

You should take a count of your gross salary stated on the last 12 months' payslips and convert the total amount you get into British Pounds by taking the exchange rate prevailing on the last day of your period of claim.

Ready guidance notes thoroughly before applying.

[harneet691]

Your gross salary will in any case add up to ur points accumulated in the PBS. Get salary slips of last 12 months and also 12 months bank statements to cross verify the net salary credited.