When applying for a UK visa, whether it is for a visitor, work, or student visa, it is important that you are aware of the current visa fees. Knowing the accurate details could help you plan out and budget your application process. In October 2023, the UK Home Office updated the fees for certain visa applications. In this blog, we’ll be taking you through these updates to help you understand the current fee structure for your visa application.
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Application Fee Highlights
Work Visa (Outside the UK)
● Innovator Funder (main applicant & dependants) – £1,191
● Skilled Worker
○ certificate of sponsorship for 3 years or less – £719
○ certificate of sponsorship for more than 3 years – £1,420
● Health and Care Visa
○ Less than 3 years – £284
○ More than 3 years – £551
● Global Talent Visa
○ With an approval letter – £192
○ Without an approval letter – £716
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Work Visa (Inside the UK)
● Innovator Funder (main applicant & dependants) – £1,486
● Skilled Worker
○ certificate of sponsorship for 3 years or less – £827
○ certificate of sponsorship for more than 3 years – £1,500
● Graduate Route (main applicant & dependants) – £822
Sponsorship Application Fees
● Premium Sponsor Service for large sponsors £25,000
● Certificate of Sponsorship
○ Skilled Worker – £239
○ Temporary Worker – £25
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Study Visa Fees
Student Visa applications inside and outside the UK – £490
General UK Visa Fees
● Standard Visitor Visa
○ Up to 6 months – £115
○ For 2 years – £400
○ For 5 years – £771
○ For 10 years – £963
● Hong Kong British National (Overseas)
○ For 30 months – £180
○ For 5 years – £250
British Citizenship Fees
● Naturalisation – £1,500
● Registration Fees As a British CItizen
○ Adults – £1,351
○ Children – £1,214
As an applicant, you must be fully aware of the extensive fee structure of UK visas. Furthermore, you must also be prepared for additional fees, such as premium processing services and Immigration Health Surcharges.
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