It might seem a bit early starting your homework for the visa before taking IELTS, but this is the right time to begin your preparation for your PLAB 2 visa. If you want, you can delay this until you pass IELTS. But if you’re sure you can pass IELTS, then you can start your homework early. The earlier you start, the better.
I’m not asking you to start filling your visa application form though. Actually, you do not have to do anything. You just have to be careful about a few things. This is all that you need to keep in mind at this stage:
1. Employment
It’s best if you’ve been employed for 6 months before you apply for your visa. Because:
i) It adds to your ties back home.
ii) It shows that you’re serious about your career.
iii) It adds to your financial stability.
iv) It doesn’t make a good impression if you’re jobless and you talk about taking an exam in the UK to work in the UK.
2. Bank Statement
Ideally, you should attach a six-month bank statement along with your visa application. However, people have found success with only three-month statements also.
3. Bank Balance
Ideally, you should have around £3,000 in your bank account. It is best if you have this money from your own earnings. However, it is completely understandable if you do not have this amount. In this situation, someone else can sponsor you or transfer funds into your account. Read more about finances for PLAB 2 visa here.
4. Salary
In light of the above, it is best if you do not spend your salary at all. However, it is again completely understandable if you have to spend your salary. As long as you can manage to have £3,000 in your account (through legal means, with documentary evidence) or someone else is sponsoring you with that amount, you will be okay.
5. Bank Transactions
Make no big transactions in or out of your account. You will have to explain these transactions later on. If you do make them, make sure you have explanations along with documentary evidence for them.
Conclusion
That is it. Nothing complicated. And I do not think it is difficult. Apart from this, focus on your IELTS and PLAB 1. When you do get done with PLAB 1, go through my posts from Guidance for PLAB 2 Visa.