Application Fees
The Home Office imposes varying fees depending on the category of application such as visa entry clearance, leave to remain, settlement, or naturalisation.
- The applicable fee will depend on the immigration route and the applicant’s individual circumstances.
- Most applications incur a standard fee for the principal applicant, with additional charges for any dependants.
- Certain routes also require payment of the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which grants access to NHS services during the period of leave.
- It is important to note that Home Office fees are non-refundable, irrespective of the outcome of the application.
Fee Structure
- Home Office fees are subject to periodic revision.
- We recommend consulting the official [UK Government fee schedule](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table) or contacting our office for the most current information.
- Our advisers will confirm the applicable fee at the time of instruction and prior to submission.
Legal Fees
In addition to statutory application charges, our firm levies fixed professional legal fees for advisory and representation services. These are determined by:
- The complexity of the matter
- The scope of services required
- The level of legal representation involved
Our fixed fees cover the agreed scope of work as outlined during the initial consultation or engagement. Should any additional services be required—such as urgent submissions, appeals, or supplementary documentation—these may incur further charges, which will be discussed and agreed in advance.
A full breakdown of our legal fees will be provided at the outset of your matter to ensure transparency and informed consent.
Disbursements
Disbursements refer to third-party costs incurred in the course of preparing or submitting an application. These may include:
- Certified translations
- Courier or postage charges
- Document authentication or notarial services
We shall advise you in advance of any disbursements relevant to your case.
VAT
Where applicable, Value Added Tax (VAT) will be charged at the prevailing rate. We shall confirm whether VAT applies to your matter at the outset.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing transparent, fair, and tailored pricing for all immigration services. As each matter is unique, we encourage prospective clients to arrange an initial consultation in order to receive a personalised cost estimate and procedural overview.
Should you have any queries regarding fees or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We remain at your disposal to ensure you have a clear understanding of the costs associated with your immigration application.
Consultation
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultation | £60 (30 minutes) | In-person, phone, or video meeting to assess eligibility and provide initial advice. This will be a confidential initial consultation to assess your immigration or legal matter, clarify your options, and outline next steps. |
Work Visa
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Care Worker visa | £1,200 | A Health and Care Worker visa allows medical professionals to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care. |
| Skilled Worker visa | £1,200 | A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer. |
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| India Young Professionals Scheme visa | £800 | A UK visa route for Indian citizens aged 18–30 to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years, selected via ballot. |
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Senior or Specialist Worker visa | £900 | A Senior or Specialist Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job at your employer’s UK branch. |
| Overseas Domestic Worker visa | £900 | Allows overseas household staff (e.g. cleaners, nannies, carers) to visit the UK with their employer if employed for at least one year and meeting eligibility criteria. |
| Graduate Trainee visa | £900 | Enables overseas employees on structured training programmes to work in their employer’s UK branch in a managerial or specialist role. |
| Secondment Worker visa | £900 | For overseas employees transferred to the UK to work for a different organisation under a high-value contract between their employer and the UK entity. |
| Service Supplier visa | £900 | For overseas employees or self-employed professionals contracted to deliver services to a UK company under an international trade agreement. |
| UK Expansion Worker visa | £900 | For senior managers or specialist employees sent to establish a UK branch of an overseas business that has not yet begun trading locally. |
| Representative of an Overseas Business visa | £900 | For employees of overseas newspapers, news agencies, or broadcasters assigned to the UK on a long-term posting. |
| Apply for a Service providers from Switzerland visa | £900 | For Swiss nationals or employees of Swiss firms contracted to work in the UK under agreements signed before 31 December 2020, subject to a collective 90-day annual limit. |
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Worker visa | £800 | Allows overseas applicants to work temporarily in UK horticulture (up to 6 months) or poultry (2 Oct–31 Dec), subject to sponsorship and eligibility. |
| Government Authorised Exchange visa | £800 | For overseas applicants undertaking short-term training, research, fellowships, or language programmes in the UK under an approved sponsored exchange scheme. |
| Creative Worker visa | £800 | For overseas creatives such as actors, dancers, musicians, or crew members offered short-term work in the UK’s creative industries, subject to sponsorship and eligibility. |
| Religious Worker visa | £800 | For overseas applicants undertaking non-pastoral religious duties or joining a religious order in the UK, subject to sponsorship and eligibility. |
| Charity Worker visa | £800 | For overseas applicants undertaking unpaid voluntary work with a UK-registered charity, subject to sponsorship and eligibility. |
| International Agreement visa | £800 | For overseas nationals contracted to work in the UK under international law, including roles with foreign governments, recognised organisations, or diplomatic households. |
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Innovator Founder visa | £1,000 | For entrepreneurs endorsed to establish and run a genuinely innovative UK business that’s distinct from anything currently on the market. |
| Global Talent visa | £1000 | A UK immigration route for leaders or emerging talents in academia, research, arts, or digital technology, endorsed by recognised bodies. |
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| International Sportsperson visa | £800 | For elite athletes and qualified coaches endorsed by their sport’s governing body to contribute to high-level sporting development in the UK. |
| Minister of Religion visa (T2) | £800 | For overseas applicants offered roles within UK faith communities, such as ministers, missionaries, or religious order members, subject to sponsorship and eligibility. |
| Scale-up Worker visa | £800 | For skilled overseas professionals joining fast-growing UK businesses in eligible roles, where the employer meets sponsorship and scale-up criteria. |
| Frontier Worker permit | £800 | For EU, EEA or Swiss nationals who live outside the UK but began working here by 31 December 2020 and continue to work in the UK at least annually; not available to British citizens. |
| Get an exempt vignette | £800 | Optional entry clearance for individuals exempt from UK immigration control, helping to avoid delays at the border when working or entering the UK. |
Family Visa
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Partner – Spouse visa | £1,000 | For applicants aged 18+ seeking to live permanently in the UK with a qualifying partner (e.g. British citizen, settled person, refugee, or EUSS status holder), subject to relationship, residency, and eligibility requirements. |
| Parent visa | £1,000 | For overseas applicants seeking to live in the UK to care for a child who is under 18, unmarried, and residing in the UK with British, settled, or EUSS status; must not be eligible to apply as a partner. |
| Family Visa – Join Parent visa | £1,000 | For children seeking to live in the UK with a parent who holds settled, pre-settled, or protected status; alternative routes may apply depending on the parent's immigration status and the child’s residence history. |
| Adult Dependent Relative visa | £1,000 | For overseas applicants requiring long-term personal care from a close UK-based relative (e.g. parent, child, sibling), who holds British, settled, EUSS, or protection status; applications must be made from outside the UK unless extending stay. |
| Private Family Life visa | £1,000 | For individuals already residing in the UK who meet specific long-term residence or hardship criteria, including children with 7+ years’ residence, young adults with majority UK life, adults facing significant obstacles abroad, or those born to parents with private life status. Family members may apply jointly but are assessed individually. |
Study Visas
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa | £550 | For applicants aged 16 or over with a confirmed place at a licensed UK institution, sufficient funds, English language ability, and parental consent if under 18; replaces the Tier 4 (General) visa. |
| Child Student visa | £550 | For applicants aged 4–17 with an unconditional offer from a UK independent school, sufficient financial support, and parental consent; replaces the Tier 4 (Child) visa. |
| Study English in the UK (Short-term study visa) | £550 | For English language courses in the UK lasting over 6 months and up to 11 months; shorter courses require a Visitor visa, longer ones a Student visa. |
Dependent Visa (Parents, Spouse, Children)
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dependents where allowed | ||
| Temporary Work - Partner and Children (Each Person when Applying Separately from Main Applicant) | £800 | For overseas applicants undertaking short-term training, research, fellowships, or language programmes in the UK under an approved sponsored exchange scheme. |
| Temporary Work - Partner and Children (Each Person when Applying Together with Main Applicant) | £400 | For overseas applicants undertaking short-term training, research, fellowships, or language programmes in the UK under an approved sponsored exchange scheme. |
Settlement & ILR
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) | £1,200 | Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is for non-British nationals who have lawfully lived in the UK for a qualifying period under an eligible visa route. It is intended for those seeking permanent residence, free from immigration restrictions, with a pathway to British citizenship. |
British Citizenship
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| British Citizenship Application | £1,200 | Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is for non-British nationals who have lawfully lived in the UK for a qualifying period under an eligible visa route. It is intended for those seeking permanent residence, free from immigration restrictions, with a pathway to British citizenship. |
Visitor Visa
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Business Visitor visa | £550 | For overseas professionals visiting the UK for up to 6 months to attend meetings, negotiate contracts, deliver internal training, or undertake permitted activities under a business arrangement; selling goods, working, or studying is not allowed. |
| Student Visitor visa | £550 | For short-term study in the UK (up to 6 months), including English language courses, research, electives, exams, and clinical attachments; no work or long-term study permitted. |
| Academic Visitor visa | £550 | For short-term study in the UK (up to 6 months), including English language courses, research, electives, exams, and clinical attachments; no work or long-term study permitted. |
| Permitted Paid Engagement visa | £550 | For recognised professionals invited to the UK for a pre-arranged, short-term paid event or engagement relevant to their expertise; must be completed within the first month of a visit of up to 6 months. |
| Medical Visitor visa | £550 | For individuals seeking private treatment, NHS care under reciprocal arrangements, or organ donation assessment in the UK; permitted for up to 6 months with supporting documentation required. |
| Under-18 Visitor visa | £550 | Minors may visit the UK for up to 6 months if they have suitable travel and accommodation plans, written parental consent (if travelling alone), sufficient funds, and no intention to work or claim public support. |
Business & Talent Visa
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Innovator Founder visa | £1,000 | For entrepreneurs endorsed to establish and run a genuinely innovative UK business that’s distinct from anything currently on the market. |
| Global Talent visa | £1000 | A UK immigration route for leaders or emerging talents in academia, research, arts, or digital technology, endorsed by recognised bodies. |
EU Settlement Scheme
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Joining EU/EEA Family Member | £1,000 | For non-UK family members of EU, EEA or Swiss nationals whose relationship began by 31 December 2020, and whose relative was living in the UK by that date; the family member must be in the UK or travel there with you within 6 months. Applications must be made from outside the UK. |
| Joining a Person of Northern Ireland | £1,000 | For eligible family members of a person born in Northern Ireland with British or dual British-Irish citizenship, living in the UK since before 31 December 2020, and holding (or eligible for) settled or pre-settled status. Applications must be made from outside the UK. |
| Retained Right of Residence | £1,000 | For non-UK nationals who previously lived in the UK through an eligible family member but retain residence rights due to bereavement, separation, or domestic abuse; must apply from outside the UK. |
Youth Mobility Visa
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Mobility Scheme visa | £650 | Enables young adults from eligible countries to live, work, and travel in the UK for up to 2 years without sponsorship. |
Commonwealth & Legacy Routes
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| British National (Overseas) visa | £850 | If you’re from Hong Kong and are a British national (overseas) you and your family members can apply for a British National (Overseas) visa. |
| UK Ancestry visa | £850 | Permits Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent to live, work, and study in the UK for up to 5 years. |
| Windrush Scheme | £850 | For individuals settled in the UK without formal proof, especially those who arrived from Commonwealth countries before 1973 or whose parents did; offers free documentation confirming the right to live and work in the UK, such as an eVisa or official letter. |
Marriage Visitor Visa
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Visitor visa | £800 | For individuals aged 18+ who wish to marry or register a civil partnership in the UK without settling afterwards; not required for Irish citizens or those with (or awaiting) EU Settlement Scheme status. |
Graduate Visa
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate visa | £400 | UK Graduate visa allows eligible international graduates to stay for up to 2 years after completing their course. PhD graduates may stay for up to 3 years |
EU, EEA and Swiss Citizens
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S2 Healthcare Visitor | £1,000 | For EEA or Swiss residents authorised for planned UK treatment under the S2 arrangement, or accompanying someone receiving such care; entry is solely for healthcare purposes. |
Administrative Review
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Review | £450 | A formal process allowing applicants to request a caseworker to re-examine a UK visa refusal or decision they believe was incorrect due to a caseworking error. |
Protection & Asylum
| Service | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Asylum | £1,000 | For individuals seeking refuge in the UK due to fear of persecution in their home country, based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a particular social group. Although we cannot advise on asylum claims, we can still support you in other ways: - We can explain publicly available information about the asylum process, such as the stages of a claim or where to find official guidance. - We can direct you to qualified organisations who are authorised to help with asylum matters, including legal aid providers and specialist charities. - Setting up appointment with the Home Office for your interview. |