Write amounts in the currency you will pay, then record the exchange-rate assumption separately. This is a household planning tool, not a fee quote.
| Item to record | Your notes / evidence | Owner and date |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant / age / route / application stage | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Official application fee and date checked | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| IHS calculation and permission period | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Tests, screening, translations and certificates | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Optional services chosen deliberately | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Financial-evidence funds kept separate | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Relocation and living-cost reserve | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Next application saving target | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
Complete the action plan
Create a payment calendar showing when each charge falls due. Add a contingency based on your household’s real costs and refresh official rates before paying. Never present a planning estimate as a guaranteed price.
Decision record: What is established? ____________________ What remains uncertain? ____________________ Next action and date: ____________________
Keep this completed sheet privately. It is a planning aid, not an application form or an eligibility decision. Recheck the linked official guidance before relying on a rule, fee or deadline.
Family Visa Mag · Information checked 15 October 2026 · https://familyvisamag.com/resources/family-visa-household-budget-worksheet/
Planning resource, not an official application form or eligibility decision.