Latest UK Visa Fees 2024 for Visit, Work, Student, Spouse

1. UK Visit Visa Fees 2024

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Standard Visit Visa Application Fees

UK Visa Fee for 6 Months: £115

• Priority 6 Months Visa Fee: £615 (£115 + £500)
• Super Priority 6 Months Visa Fee: £1,115 (£115 + £1,000)

2 Years Visa Fee: £432

• Priority 2 Years Visa Fee: £932 (£432 + £500)
• Super Priority 2 Years Visa Fee: £1,432 (£432 + £1,000)

5 Years Visa Fee: £771

• Priority 5 Years Visa Fee: £1,271 (£771 + £500)
• Super Priority 5 Years Visa Fee: £1,771 (£771 + £1,000)

10 Year Visa Fee: £963

• Priority 10 Years Visa Fee: £1,463 (£963 + £500)
• Super Priority 10 Years Visa Fee: £1,963 (£963 + £1,000)

Standard Visitor Visa Purpose and Requirements

Purpose

The Standard Visitor Visa allows individuals to visit the UK for:

• Tourism
• Business
• Visiting family and friends
• Short-term study
• Participating in sports or creative events

Requirements

• Intention to Leave the UK:
  • Applicants must demonstrate that they will leave the UK at the end of their visit.
• Financial Support:
  • Show financial capability to support themselves during their stay.
• Accommodation Arrangements:
  • Have arranged accommodation.
• Permitted Activities:
  • Provide proof of any permitted activities planned, such as attending a conference or meeting.

Visit Visa Processing Times

• Standard Processing:
  • Usually within 3 weeks.
• Priority Service:
  • Processing within 5 working days for an additional £500.
• Super Priority Service:
  • Processing by end of next working day for an additional £1,000.

Other Visit and Transit Visas

Specific Visit Visas

• Visiting Academic (more than 6 months but no more than 12 months): £200
• Private Medical Treatment Visa (more than 6 months but not more than 11 months): £200
• Marriage Visitor Visa: £100
• Permitted Paid Engagement Visa: £100
• ADS Visa for Chinese Tour Groups: £100

Transit Visas

• Direct Airside Transit Visa: £35
• Landside Transit Visa: £64
• Visa for Joining a Ship or Aircraft Crew: £64

Conclusion

Understanding the various UK visit visa options and their associated fees is crucial for Indian citizens planning to visit the UK. Ensure all necessary documents are prepared and criteria are met to increase the chances of a successful application.

2. UK Tourist Visa Fees 2024 (aka London Visit Visa Price)

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Standard Tourist Visa Fees

6 Months London Tourist Visa Price: £115

• Priority 6 Months London Tourist Visa: £615 (£115 + £500)
• Super Priority 6 Months London Tourist Visa: £1,115 (£115 + £1,000)

2 Years London Visit Visa Price: £432

• Priority 2 Years London Visa: £932 (£432 + £500)
• Super Priority 2 Years London Visa: £1,432 (£432 + £1,000)

5 Years London Visa Fee: £771

• Priority 5 Years London Visa: £1,271 (£771 + £500)
• Super Priority 5 Years London Visa: £1,771 (£771 + £1,000)

10 Years UK Tourist Visa Fees: £963

• Priority 10 Years Tourist Visa: £1,463 (£963 + £500)
• Super Priority 10 Years Tourist Visa: £1,963 (£963 + £1,000)

Key Points for UK Tourist Visa

• Proof of Funds:
  • Applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds and intent to leave the UK at the end of the visit.
• Maximum Stay:
  • The maximum stay per visit is 180 days.
• Processing Time:
  • Standard processing time is approximately 3 weeks, subject to verification and workload.
• Priority Services:
  • Priority and Super Priority visa options are available to accelerate processing within 5 working days and by the next working day, respectively.

3. UK Student Visa Fees 2024

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Standard Student Visa Fees

Student Visa (including Child Students and Dependents): £490 per applicant

• Priority Student Visa Fee: £990 (£490 + £500)
• Super-Priority Student Visa Cost: £1,490 (£490 + £1,000)

IHS Fees for UK Student Visa 2024:

• £776 Immigration Health Charge (per year) effective from February 6, 2024, for students and their dependents

Short-term Student (English Language) Visa:

• Application fee of £200 for studying more than 6 months but not more than 11 months
• Applicants for English language courses lasting 6 months or less may opt for a £100 standard visitor visa.

Key Points for UK Student Visa

Purpose

• The Student Visa allows individuals to study in the UK, including Child Students and their dependents.

Requirements

Applicants must have:

• An offer from an educational institution
• Demonstrated sufficient funds to support themselves in the UK
• Proof of their intended stay duration

Processing Times and Additional Services

• Standard Processing Time:
  • Usually within 3 weeks.
• Priority Service:
  • Processing within 5 working days for an additional fee of £500.
• Super Priority Service:
  • Processing by the next working day for an additional fee of £1,000.

4. Family Visa UK Cost 2024

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Route to Settlement

• Married, Unmarried Partner or Spouse Visa UK Fees 2024: £1,846
  • Priority Spouse Visa UK Fees 2024: £2,346 (£1,846 + £500 Priority Service)
• Standard Route to Settlement such as:
  • Fiancé(e): £1,846
  • Parent of a British Child: £1,846
  • Others: £1,846
• Dependent Joining or Accompanying: £1,846
• Returning Residents: £637
• Route to Settlement:
  • Other Dependant Relative: £3,250
  • Refugee Dependant Relative: £404
• Indefinite Leave to Enter the UK as:
  • The Dependant of an HM Armed Forces Service Leaver or a Member of HM Armed Forces under Appendix HM Armed Forces to the Immigration Rules: £2,885
  • An HM Armed Forces Service Leaver or a Member of HM Armed Forces under Appendix HM Armed Forces to the Immigration Rules: £2,885
  • As a Victim of Domestic Abuse and Dependant Children under Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse to the Immigration Rules: £2,885

Key Points for Family Visa UK

• Purpose:
  • The Family Visa allows individuals to join family members in the UK, including spouses, partners, children, and other dependents.
• Requirements:
  • Applicants must demonstrate a genuine relationship, sufficient funds to support themselves, and meet accommodation requirements.

Spouse Visa Processing Times and Additional Services

• Standard Processing Time:
  • Usually within 60 working days (i.e. 12 weeks or 3 months).
• Priority Service:
  • Processing within 30 working days (6 weeks) for an additional fee of £500.

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5. UK Embassy Fees for Work Permit 2024

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For those seeking employment opportunities in the UK, understanding the cost structure of work permits is vital. The UK offers a range of work visas in 2024, catering to skilled workers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and more. Each visa category has specific fees, reflecting the diverse workforce the UK attracts.

UK Work Visa Fees 2024 for Applications Made Outside the UK

IHS Fees for Work Permit 2024

• From February 6, 2024, the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees for work permits have increased from £624 to £1,035 per year.
• For instance, a skilled worker applying for a three-year work visa will pay a surcharge of £3,105 plus application fees of £719, with the same amount applicable to a dependant partner.

Skilled Worker Visa UK Cost 2024

The Skilled Worker Visa, tailored for professionals sponsored by a UK employer, is a popular route for skilled individuals.

This visa category offers pathways for both shorter and longer job contracts.

• CoS issued for 3 years or less
  • For individuals on job contracts of up to three years, the fee is £719.
  • UK skilled worker visa priority service fees: £1,219 (£719 + £500)
  • Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) – 3 years work permit: £3,105 (£1,035 × 3 years)
• CoS issued for over 3 years
  • If the contract exceeds three years, the application fee rises to £1,420.
  • Priority Skilled Work Visa UK Cost: £1,919 (£1,420 + £500)
  • Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) – 5 years work permit: £5,175 (£1,035 × 5 years)

Job on the Immigration Salary List (aka Shortage Occupation List)

• £551 for contracts up to three years
• £1,084 for those extending beyond three years

Standard processing time for work visas is 3 weeks.

• The Priority Service, which guarantees processing within one week, incurs an extra charge of £500.
• The Super Priority option ensures processing by the end of the next working day at a cost of £1,000.

Health and Care UK Visa Application Fees 2024

The Health and Care Visa is specifically tailored for healthcare professionals.

• Visa durations up to three years:
  • Application fee: £284
• Visa durations exceeding three years:
  • Application fee: £551
• Priority service: Processing within one week for an additional £500

Other Work Visas

Global Business Mobility

The Global Business Mobility route has five sub-routes:

• Senior or Specialist Worker:
  • Up to 3 years: £719
  • More than 3 years: £1,420
• Other sub-categories: £298
  • Graduate Trainee
  • Service Supplier
  • UK Expansion Worker
  • Secondment Worker

Innovator Founder

The Innovator Founder route has replaced the start-up and innovator routes for establishing a viable and scalable innovative business.

• Innovator Founder visa cost:
  • Main applicant and dependants: £1,191
  • Endorsement fee: £1,000
  • Contact point meeting fees: £500

Global Talent

The Global Talent visa is for leaders or potential leaders in academia, arts, and digital technology.

• Global Talent Visa Fees:
  • Approval letter: £524
  • Application with Approval Letter: £192
  • Application without Approval Letter: £716
  • Dependants: £716

T5 Temporary Worker

T5 Temporary Worker visa fees is £298 for the following sub-categories:

• Seasonal Worker
• Religious Worker
• Charity Worker
• Creative Worker
• International Agreement Worker
• Government Authorised Exchange Worker
• Youth Mobility Scheme

Other Routes

1. International Sportsperson
   • For elite sportspeople and coaches.
   • International Sportsperson visa fees:
     • CoS for 12 months or less: £298
     • CoS exceeding 12 months: £719
2. T2 Minister of Religion
   • For individuals offered a job within a faith community.
   • T2 Minister of Religion visa fee: £719
3. Start-up
   • For those starting a new business in the UK for the first time.
   • Start-up visa fee: £435
4. Scale-up
   • For talented individuals recruited by a UK scale-up business.
   • Scale-up visa fee: £822
5. High Potential Individual
   • For graduates from top global universities.
   • High Potential Individual (HPI) visa fee: £822
6. Representative of an Overseas Business
   • For sole representatives of an overseas company.
   • Fee: £719
7. Tier 1 Route
   • Includes sub-categories for high-value migrants.
     • Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent): £716 (dependants only)
     • Tier 1 (Entrepreneur): £1,191 (dependants only)
     • Tier 1 (Investor): £1,884 (main applicant and dependants)

6. Optional Premium Services Outside the UK

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• Priority Services
  • Priority Visa Service – Settlement: £500
  • Priority Visa Service – Non-Settlement: £500
  • Super Priority Visa Service: £1,000
• Application Services
  • User Pays Visa Application Service: £76.50
• Premium Services by Immigration Officers
  • Provision of an Immigration Officer for Premium Services (per hour per officer): £77.40
• International Contact Centre
  • Email Service (per query): £2.74
  • Telephone Helpline (per minute): £0.69

7. Other Visas and Services

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• Replacement and Entitlement Visas
  • Single-entry Visa to Replace a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP): £154
  • Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode (outside the UK): £550
  • Transfer of Conditions (Vignette Transfer) Application Made Overseas: £154
• Other Visas
  • Other Visa: £637
  • Hong Kong British National (Overseas) for 30 Months – Main Applicant and Dependants: £180
  • Hong Kong British National (Overseas) for 5 Years – Main Applicant and Dependants: £250
• Consular and Administrative Fees
  • Call Out/Out of Hours Fee (per hour/part hour) – Service of Consular Officers: £142
  • Receiving, Preparing and Forwarding Documents – Consular Functions: £141
  • Administrative Review: £80
• Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
  • ETA: £10

8. Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for Entry Applications

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When applying for entry to the UK, the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) ensures that visa holders can access the National Health Service (NHS). Here are the details:

• General Visa and Extensions:
  • The IHS for most entry visas is £1,035 per year for non-EU nationals staying longer than six months.
• Student and Graduate Visas:
  • Students and children pay a reduced IHS rate of £776 per year, while Graduate visas require the standard rate of £1,035 per year.
• Ancestry, Partner, and Fiancé Visas:
  • These visas incur the standard IHS rate of £1,035 per year.
• Youth Mobility and Skilled Worker Visas:
  • The IHS for Youth Mobility and Skilled Worker visas is £1,035 per year, ensuring health coverage for participants.
• Visitor Visas and Short Stays:
  • For short stays of less than six months, the IHS is calculated at half the annual rate, amounting to £517.50. Visitors typically do not pay the IHS unless extending their visa.

This surcharge is a crucial part of the application process, providing visa holders with comprehensive healthcare access while they are in the UK.

9. FAQs: Navigating UK Visa Fees 2024

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For more information about application charges, explore UK Government Visa Regulations.