This relates to Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Immigration and Nationality Charges effective from February 20, 2020. Apparently, there are no changes in the Home Office Fee for applications made inside the UK. Therefore, the Home Office Fees from Feb 20, 2020, for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), British citizenship, Naturalisation, EU Citizens, PBS Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 4 students and Tier 5 applications will remain the same.
Please note; the Home Office revises Nationality and Immigration charges once every year during February-March. In fact, the charges are payable under regulations made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 68 and 69 of the Immigration Act 2014. Therefore, there are no hidden charges in the Home Office Immigration and Nationality Fee 2020/21. Moreover, the UKVI offers a number of premium services for ILR, leave to remain and other types of applications from inside the UK. Accordingly, applicants can use priority and super-priority service to fast track their applications. However, applicants need to make separate payments for these premium services.
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- Home Office Immigration and Nationality Fees and Charges 2020/21
- ILR Fees
- Home Office Fees for Leave to Remain Applications 2020/21
- Spouse Visa Fees
- Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
- UK Naturalisation Fees 2020/21
- British Citizenship Fees 2020/21
- Home Office Fees for EU Citizens and Non-EEA Family Members
- Innovator Visa under Appendix W
- Start-up Visa under Appendix W
- Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Global Talent
- Other Fees and Charges
- Are Home Office Fees Refundable?
- Home Office Fees 2020/21 for PBS Applications
- Home Office Fees 2020/21 for PBS Sponsorship
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Home Office Immigration and Nationality Fees and Charges 2020/21
ILR Fees
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Fees 2020/21
Evidently, from February 20, 2020, there will be no increase in ILR Fee. Accordingly, the indefinite leave to remain (ILR) fees will remain at £2,389. Perhaps, the ILR fees are applicable for all types of indefinite leave to remain applications from inside the UK.
Home Office Fees for the same-day ILR applications
Apparently, the Home Office Fees 2020/21 for the same day (24 hours) processing of Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) or no time limit (NTL) applications are £3,189/- i.e. ILR application fees £2,389/- plus the cost of super-priority service £800.
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What is the purpose of the same-day ILR service?
In fact, the Home Office’s same-day service is only for straightforward ILR applications. Accordingly, the mere purchase of the same-day service does not guarantee a prompt or favourable decision! Therefore, if an ILR application is complex then there is no point of paying the fees for ILR same day service. Apparently, if an application is not straightforward then instead of a same-day decision, an applicant may receive the following communication from UKVI/Home Office:
We are sorry that your case is outside of the published service standards. We aim to complete all applications within the 24-hour service standard. However, where we are not able to do this we will complete the application as quickly as possible. If the delay in making the decision is due to UKVI, we will refund the super-priority service fee. The team will be in touch once they have made a decision.
Please note the onus is upon individual customers to ensure that they satisfy the requirements……….
Home Office Fees for Leave to Remain Applications 2020/21
Apparently, the Home Office Fees 2020/21 for leave to remain applications is £1,033. Moreover, the leave to remain fees with priority (5-day) and super-priority (24-hour) service is £1,533 and £1,833/-, respectively. Perhaps, the leave of remain fee is not applicable for all types of leave to remain applications from inside the UK. For instance, leave to remain or extension applications under PBS have a different fee structure.
Spouse Visa Fees
The UK spouse visa fees 2020/21 for leave to remain and ILR applications are £1,033 and £2,389, respectively. In fact, the UK spouse visa fees for leave to remain and ILR applications with super-priority same day service are £1,833 and £3,189, respectively. Moreover, the UK spouse priority visa fees 2020 for leave to remain or extension applications are £1,533.
Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
Perhaps, there will be no change in the Home Office fees for Biometric residence permit (BRP) card. Accordingly, the fee for Biometric residence permit (BRP) / replacement BRP is £56. Moreover, the Biometric enrolment fee will also remain at £19.20.
UK Naturalisation Fees 2020/21
British Naturalisation Fees 2020/21
Apparently, there will be no increase in the Home Office Fees 2020/21 for British naturalisation applications from Feb 20, 2020. Accordingly, the British naturalisation fees will remain at £1,330, inclusive of the citizenship ceremony fee of £80.
Naturalisation fees for British Overseas Territory citizens
The naturalisation fee for British overseas territory citizens is £1,000.
British Citizenship Fees 2020/21
British Citizenship Fees 2020/21 for Adults
There will be no increase in nationality registration fee as a British citizen for adults from Feb 20, 2020. Accordingly, the British Citizenship Fees for adults is £1,206, inclusive of citizenship ceremony fee of £80.
British Citizenship Fees 2020/21 for Children
The British nationality registration fee for children is £1,012. However, the Home Office will charge an additional £80 per applicant to cover the ceremony fee if the minor turn 18 during the application process. Apparently, applicants can make the payment at the point of decision.
Nationality registration charges for British overseas citizens
Nationality registration charges for British overseas territory citizen, British overseas citizens, British Subjects, British protected persons are £901 and £810 for adults and children, respectively.
Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Citizenship Ceremony
Evidently, the fee for the arrangement of a citizenship ceremony, including the administration of a citizenship oath and pledge at the ceremony, is £80. And £5 for the administration of a citizenship oath, or oath and pledge where the oath, or oath and pledge, are not administered at a citizenship ceremony or by a justice of the peace.
Home Office Fees for EU Citizens and Non-EEA Family Members
Home Office Fees 2020/21 for European Residence Documents
Apparently, there is no change in the Home Office fees 2020/21 for European residence documents. Accordingly, the Home Office Fees 2020/21 is £65 for the following residence documents relating to EU citizens and non-EEA family members:
- registration certificate
- a document certifying permanent residence
- residence card
- accession resident card
- derivative residence card
- permanent residence card
Leave to remain applications under Appendix EU
In fact, in October 2018, the Home Office introduced a new fee category relating to applications for leave to remain under Appendix EU.
Accordingly, the application fees for leave to remain Appendix EU for Adult and Child were £65 and £32.50, respectively. However, from Feb 20, 2020, there will be no fee for applications made under Appendix EU. And also no fee for the processing of an application made under Appendix EU which is subsequently rejected as invalid.
Biometric Residence Card under EUSS
Evidently, application for Biometric residence card under the EU Settlement Scheme costs £56.
Innovator Visa under Appendix W
The Home Office Fees for UK Innovator visa leave to remain or extension applications are £1,277. Moreover, a Council of Europe Social Charter (CESC) discount of £55 applies for the main applicant.
Start-up Visa under Appendix W
The Home Office Fees for UK start-up visa leave to remain or extension applications are £493. Moreover, a Council of Europe Social Charter (CESC) discount of £55 applies for the main applicant.
Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Global Talent
Moreover, the Immigration and Nationality fee 2020/21 for Global Talent initial application is £152. And also the fee for the approval letter from a competent authority in respect of the initial application is £456. Furthermore, the Home Office fees for Global Talent subsequent application for main applicants and dependants is £608. However, a CESC discount of £55 applies for the initial and extension applications of the main applicant.
Other Fees and Charges
| Applications and Services | Home Office Fees 2020/21 |
|---|---|
| Leave to Enter Fees for persons liable to immigration detention | £1,033 |
| Certificate of Travel – Adults | £280 |
| Certificate of Travel – Children | £141 |
| Convention Travel Documents – Adults | £75 |
| Convention Travel Documents – Children | £49 |
| Transfer of Conditions (TOC) or Application for a document confirming identity and immigration or nationality status – indefinite leave to remain (ILR) | £229 |
| TOC or Application for a document confirming identity and immigration or nationality status – leave to remain | £161 |
| Renunciation of Nationality | £372 |
| Certificate of Entitlement (Right of Abode) | £372 |
| Nationality Review application | £372 |
| Status Letter | £250 |
| Non-acquisition Letter | £250 |
| Nationality Correction to a Certificate | £250 |
| Nationality – supply of a certified copy of a notice, certificate, order or declaration | £250 |
| Life in the UK test | £50 |
| Administrative Review | £80 |
| Invalid applications – processing an application which subsequently rejected as invalid | £25 |
| Representatives of an overseas business | £704 |
| Retired persons of independent means | £1,949 |
| UK visitor visa extension for the main applicant and all their dependants | £993 |
Are Home Office Fees Refundable?
Yes, if applications are unsuccessful or withdrawn, except for declarations of renunciation, then the fees for Naturalisation and British Citizenship applications are refunded after deducting administration charges of £25.
Home Office Fees 2020/21 for PBS Applications
High Value PBS Tier 1
Evidently, there are no changes in the Tier 1 application charges from inside the UK.
Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Tier 1 Investors
Apparently, the Home Office fees for Tier 1 Investor application for leave to remain and extension applications are £1,623 for main applicants and dependants. Moreover, for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) applications as Tier 1 investor, the ILR fees 2020/21 are £2,389/- for standard service. However, the Tier 1 investor ILR application fees 2020 with same day service are £3,189/-.
Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Tier 1 Entrepreneurs
Evidently, the fee for Tier 1 Entrepreneur extension and leave to remain applications is £1,277. In fact, the Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Tier 1 entrepreneur leave to remain or extension applications with 5-day priority service are £1,777. Moreover, for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) applications as Tier 1 entrepreneur, the ILR fees 2020/21 are £2,389/- for standard service. However, the Tier 1 entrepreneur ILR application fees 2020/21 with same day service is £3,189/-.
Furthermore, a Council of Europe Social Charter (CESC) discount of £55 applies for the main applicant.
Please note, apparently, the innovator visa under Appendix W has replaced Tier 1 Entrepreneur for fresh applications from Feb 20, 2020. However, existing migrants on the Tier 1 entrepreneur route can apply for leave to remain and extension applications.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneurs
Furthermore, the Immigration and Nationality fee 2020/21 for Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur extension applications is £493. Moreover, a CESC discount of £55 applies for the main applicant. Evidently, the startup visa under Appendix W has replaced the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur for fresh applications from July 6, 2019. However, existing migrants on the Tier 1 Graduate entrepreneur route can apply for leave to remain and extension.
Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent
Moreover, the Immigration and Nationality fee 2020/21 for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent initial application is £152. And also the fee for the approval letter from a competent authority in respect of the initial application is £456. Furthermore, the Home Office fees for Tier 1 exceptional talent extension applications for main applicants and dependants is £608. However, a CESC discount of £55 applies for the initial and extension applications of the main applicant.
Tier 1 General Dependant applicants
Apparently, the Immigration and Nationality fee 2020/21 for Tier General dependant applicants will continue to remain at £1,878.
Skilled PBS Tier 2
Evidently, there are no changes in the charges for Points Based System (PBS) Tier 2 leave to remain and extension applications from inside the UK. Please note a Council of Europe Social Charter (CESC) discount of £55 applies to the Tier 2 main applicants.
Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Tier 2 General
The Home Office fees for Tier 2 General leave to remain and extension applications are £704, where a COS has been issued for a period of 3 years or less. However, where a certificate of sponsorship (COS) has been issued for a period of more than 3 years then the Tier 2 General application charges are £1,408. Accordingly, the Tier 2 General extension or leave to remain application fees with priority service are £1,204 (for up-to 3-years) and 1,908 (for more than 3 years), respectively.
Tier 2 General Shortage Occupation
Evidently, the Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Tier 2 (General) shortage occupation where a certificate of sponsorship (COS) has been issued for a period of 3 yrs or less is £464. And the application charges are £928 where the COS is issued for a period of more than 3 years.
Tier 2 Intra-company Transfer (ICT)
The Home Office fees for Tier 2 Intra-company Transfer (ICT) Long Term Staff leave to remain and extension applications are £704, where a COS has been issued for a period of 3 years or less. However, where a certificate of sponsorship (COS) has been issued for a period of more than 3 years then the Tier 2 ICT Long Term Staff application charges are £1,408.
Moreover, the Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) – Graduate Trainee is £482.
Home Office Fees 2020/21: Tier 2 Minister of Religion
Perhaps, the Home Office Fee 2020/21 is £704 for Tier 2 Minister of Religion main and dependant applicants.
Home Office Fees 2020/21: Tier 2 Sportspersons
Perhaps, the leave to remain or extension application fees for Tier-2 sportsperson are £704.
Tier 4 Students
Evidently, from Feb 20, 2020, there are no changes in PBS Tier 4 student visa fees from inside the UK. Accordingly, the Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Tier 4 student leave to remain and extension visa is £475 for main and dependant applicants. And the leave to remain or extension visa fees for Tier 4 students with priority or super-priority service are £975 and £1,275, respectively.
Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Tier 5 Temporary Workers
Evidently, there are no changes in Points Based System (PBS) Tier 2 leave to remain and extension visa fees from inside the UK. Please note a Council of Europe Social Charter (CESC) discount of £55 applies to the Tier 5 main applicants. Accordingly, the Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Tier 5 Temporary workers from inside the UK will continue to remain at £244.
Home Office Fees 2020/21 for PBS Sponsorship
Premium Sponsor Scheme
From Feb 20, 2020, there will be no increase in the Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Points Based System (PBS) Premium Sponsor Scheme.
| Premium Sponsor Scheme | Home Office Fees 2020/21 |
|---|---|
| Large Sponsor Tier 2 & 5 | £25,000 |
| Small Sponsor Tier 2 & 5 | £8,000 |
| Large Sponsor Tier 2 & 5 for a period of 3 months | £6,250 |
| Small Sponsor Tier 2 & 5 for a period of 3 months | £2,000 |
| Tier 4 | £8,000 |
| Premium Change of Circumstances | £200 |
Home Office Fees for Sponsor Licence
From Feb 20, 2020, there will be no increase in the Home Office Fees 2020/21 for Points Based System (PBS) Sponsor Licence.
| Type of PBS Sponsor Licence | Home Office Fees 2020/21 |
|---|---|
| Large Sponsor Licence Tier 2 (may also include Tier 4 and/or Tier 5) | £1,476 |
| Small Sponsor Licence Tier 2 (may also include Tier 4 and/or Tier 5 ) | £536 |
| Tier 4 sponsor licence | £536 |
| Tier 5 sponsor licence £536 | £536 |
| Add Tier 2 to an existing Tier 4 &/or Tier 5 licence (Large Sponsor) | £940 |
| Basic compliance assessment (previously ‘Tier 4 Sponsor status’) | £536 |
| Sponsor action plan | £1,476 |
Home Office Fees for Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Apparently, the Home Office Fee 2020/21 for Tier 2 and Tier 5 Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) are £199 and £21, respectively. Moreover, the Immigration and Nationality charges for Tier 4 Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) are £21.
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