THe savings should be 2k has been a figure since the Wife and I applied 5 years ago but there is no exact amount I think showing that you have a regular income with a postive bank account should be But as others say it would make sense to have a bout 2K for flights, maybe Hotels and other transport, plus to help the new arrival at home. New clothes, possibly mobile phone, transport season ticket, bathroom and personal hygiene items, cosmetics, cooking implements (due to their personal tastes) buying in new foods and of course to ensure the higher costs with heating, council tax, leccy can all be met as its rare the new arrival will in the first few months be working..