UK Visa Requirements and Fees from Hong Kong
Hong Kong citizens need to apply for a visa if they intend to visit, work, study, or settle in the UK. However, the UK visa requirements for Hong Kong citizens depends on the type of application. Moreover, the UK visa fee in Hong Kong depends on the type of application. For instance, UK tourist, student, and spouse visa fees in Hong Kong are HKD1,066 (£95), HKD3,904 (£348), and HKD17,082 (£1,523), respectively.
Applicants applying for UK visa from Hong Kong need to pay the online application cost in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD). Accordingly, Hong Kong nationals can pay for UK visa fee online by a debit or credit card. after completing the application form.
UK Visitor Visa Fees in Hong Kong 2021
The UK Visa Fees in Hong Kong Dollars 2021 for 6-months visit, tourist, family, or business application is HKD1,066 (£95). The UK visa fees from Hong Kong in 2021 long-term 2, 5 and 10-year visitor visa are HKD4,049 (£361), HKD7,347 (£655) and HKD9,220 (£822), respectively. Please note, the UK visit visa fees in Hong Kong for infants under 5 and children under 18 are same as that for adults.
Priority
For fast tracking UK tourist and visit visa in Hong Kong within 5 working days, the cost of priority service is HKD2,467 (£220). Therefore, the UK tourist visa fees 2021 in Hong Kong with fast tracking service for 6 months, 2, 5 and 10 years applications are HKD3,533 (£315), HKD6,516 (£581), HKD9,814 (£875) and HKD11,687 (£1,042), respectively.
Super Priority
At a few UKVACs in Hong Kong, applicants can purchase the same-day (24-hour) super-priority service. The UK super priority visa fees in Hong Kong are HKD10,723 (£956). Accordingly, the UK visit visa fees in Hong Kong Dollars 2021 with same-day premium service for 6 months, 2, 5 and 10 years are HKD11,788 (£1,051), HKD14,772 (£1,317), HKD18,069 (£1,611) and HKD119,942 (£1,778), respectively.
Application Type | UK Visa Fees in Hong Kong 2021 |
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Visitor | |
Visit visa < 6 months | HKD1,066 (£95) |
Visit visa < 2 years | HKD4,049 (£361) |
Visit visa < 5 years | HKD7,347 (£655) |
Visit visa <10 years | HKD9,220 (£822) |
Visiting academic – more than 6 months but no more than 12 months | HKD2,131 (£190) |
Private medical treatment visa – more than 6 months but not more than 11 months | HKD2,131 (£190) |
Transit | |
Transit visa – (direct airside transit) | HKD393 (£35) |
Transit visit visa (landside transit) | HKD718 (£64) |
Visa for the purpose of joining a ship or aircraft as a member of the crew of that ship or aircraft | HKD718 (£64) |
E-Visa | |
Electronic Visa Waiver | HKD337 (£30) |
Hong Kong British National (Overseas) | |
Hong Kong British National (Overseas) for 30 months | HKD2,019 (£180) |
Hong Kong British National (Overseas) for 5 years | HKD2,804 (£250) |


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Multilingual qualified London based immigration specialists will get back to you, usually within 2-3 working days. If you have not attached any documents, then the UK based Law firm may ask for the relevant Case-Specific Document(s) such as Refusal Letters, Deportation Orders, Application Forms etc. Moreover, after reviewing the papers and information, the legal advisor may advise a course of action and quote the fees for processing the application.
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Student Visa UK Fees in Hong Kong
The UK student visa fees in Hong Kong are HKD3,904 (£348). For fast tracking UK Visa a student needs to pay an additional cost of HKD2,467 (£220). Therefore, the UK priority student visa fees are HKD6,371 (£568). The UK visa cost for child students and dependants is also the same.
Short Term Student (English Language)
The UK short term (English Language) student visa fees in Hong Kong for studying English language for more than 6 months but not more than 11 months is HKD2,086 (£186).
Family Visa UK Fees in Hong Kong
The UK spouse visa fee 2021 is HKD17,082 (£1,523) for entry clearance application. However, to fast track processing time within 6 weeks (instead of 12-24 weeks) the UK spouse visa fees with priority service [HKD6,427 (£573)] are HKD23,509 (£2,096).
Application Type | UK Visa Fees in Hong Kong 2021 |
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Family Settlement | |
Route to Settlement – UK Spouse Visa Fees in Hong Kong | HKD17,082 (£1,523) |
Route to Settlement – other dependant relative | HKD36,452 (£3,250) |
Route to Settlement – refugee dependant relative | HKD4,352 (£388) |
Indefinite leave to enter the UK as the dependant of a member of the armed forces under Appendix Armed Forces to the Immigration Rules. | HKD26,795 (£2,389) |
Work
Please note, the innovator, start-up, and global talent visa has replaced the Tier 1 Entrepreneur, Graduate Entrepreneur and Tier 1 Exceptional Talent, respectively. Moreover, Skilled Worker, Intra Company Transfer, T2 Sportsperson, T2 Minister of Religion and T5 Temporary Worker visa has replaced the Tier 2 General, Tier 2 Intra-company Transfer (ICT), Tier 2 Sportsperson, Tier 2 Minister of Religion and Tier 5 Temporary Worker visa, respectively.
CESC Discount
A Council of Europe Social Charter (CESC) discount of HKD617 (£55) applies for main applicants under the following routes:
- Innovator
- Start-up
- Global Talent initial application
- Global Talent subsequent application
- Tier 1 Entrepreneur
- Skilled Worker
- Intra-Company Transfer, T2 Sportsperson & T2 Minister of Religion
- Intra-Company Transfer – Graduate Trainee
- T5 (Temporary Worker)
Application Type | UK Visa Fees in Hong Kong 2021 |
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Innovator – main applicant and dependants | HKD11,452 (£1,021) |
Start-up – main applicant and dependants | HKD4,071 (£363) |
Approval letter in respect of an initial application for Global Talent | HKD5,115 (£456) |
Global Talent – Initial Application | HKD1,705 (£152) |
Global Talent – subsequent application | HKD6,820 (£608) |
Global Talent – dependant | HKD6,820 (£608) |
Tier 1 High Skilled Migrants | |
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) – dependants only | HKD6,820 (£608) |
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) – main applicants and dependants | HKD11,452 (£1,021) |
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) – dependants only | HKD4,071 (£363) |
Tier 1 (Investor) – main applicant and dependants | HKD18,204 (£1,623) |
Skilled Worker | |
Skilled worker, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for three years or less – main applicant and dependants | HKD6,842 (£610) |
Skilled Worker, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for over three years – main applicant and dependants | HKD13,684 (£1,220) |
Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation | |
Skilled Worker, shortage occupation where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for three years or less – main applicant and dependants | HKD5,205 (£464) |
Skilled Worker, shortage occupation, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for over three years – main applicant and dependants | HKD10,409 (£928) |
Skilled Worker – Health and Care | |
Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa – where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for three years or less – main applicant and dependants | HKD2,602 (£232) |
Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa – where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for over three years – main applicant and dependants | HKD5,205 (£464) |
Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation – Health and Care | |
Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation – Health and Care Visa – where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for three years or less – main applicant and dependants | HKD2,602 (£232) |
Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation – Health and Care Visa – where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for over three years – main applicant and dependants | HKD5,205 (£464) |
Intra-Company Transfer, T2 Sportsperson & T2 Minister of Religion | |
Intra-Company Transfer, T2 Sportsperson & T2 Minister of Religion, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for three years or less – main applicant and dependants | HKD6,842 (£610) |
Intra-Company Transfer, T2 Sportsperson & T2 Minister of Religion where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for over three years – main applicant and dependants | HKD13,683 (£1,220) |
Intra-Company Transfer – Graduate Trainee – main applicant and dependants | HKD5,406 (£482) |
T5 Temporary Worker | |
T5 (Temporary Worker) Seasonal Worker, Religious Worker, Charity Worker, Creative and Sporting Worker, International Agreement Worker, Government Authorised Exchange Worker and Youth Mobility Scheme – main applicant and dependants | HKD2,737 (£244) |
Priority Services
The UK priority settlement (spouse) and non-settlement (visit, student, work) visa fees in Hong Kong 2021 are HKD6,427 (£573) and HKD2,467 (£220), respectively. The cost of UK super-priority visa for tourists and visitor is HKD10,723 (£956).
Other Visas and Services
Other Visas and Services | UK Visa Fees in Hong Kong 2021 |
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Premium Services | |
Priority Visa Service – settlement | HKD6,427 (£573) |
Priority Visa Service – non-settlement | HKD2,467(£220) |
Super Priority Visa Service | HKD10,723 (£956) |
User-pay visa application centre | HKD617 (£55) |
International Contact Centre – Email Service (per query) | HKD30.73 (£2.74) |
International Contact Centre – Telephone Helpline (per minute) | HKD7.74 (£0.69) |
Other Visas | |
Other Work Visas | HKD5,787 (£516) |
Representative of an overseas business – main applicant and dependants | HKD6,841 (£610) |
Other Services | |
Single-entry visa to replace a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) | HKD1,727 (£154) |
Certificate of entitlement – (right of abode) | HKD4,352 (£388) |
Transfer of Conditions (Vignette transfer) | HKD1,727 (£154) |
Call out/ out of hours fee (per hour/part hour) – service of consular officers | HKD1,592 (£142) |
Receiving, preparing, and forwarding documents – consular functions | HKD1,582 (£141) |
Processing an application which is subsequently rejected as invalid | HKD281 (£25) |
Administrative review | HKD898 (£80) |