Complete List of Updated UK Visa Fees – Prepare for the Oct 4 Increase

The United Kingdom has announced a significant change in its visa and immigration fees, set to take effect from October 4, 2023. These fee adjustments encompass a wide range of visa categories, with alterations in fees for visas, applications, premium services, and more.

The changes aim to reflect the evolving landscape of immigration and visa services and to ensure that the costs associated with these services remain current and sustainable.

1. Visas and Applications Made Outside the UK

The fees for various visa categories for applications made outside the UK are undergoing modifications. The following table summarizes the current fees, the new fees effective from October 4, 2023, and the corresponding fee changes:

2. Work – Applications Made Outside the UK

The fee adjustments for various work-related visa categories for applications made outside the UK are as follows:

3. Study – Applications Made Outside the UK

For students planning to study in the UK, the following changes in fees apply:

4. Optional Premium Services Outside the UK

For those seeking expedited services and premium options, the following adjustments have been made:

5. Optional Premium Services in the UK

For premium services within the UK, the following fee adjustments are in place:

6. Premium Services at the Border

For services at the UK border, the fees remain unchanged:

7. Work – Applications Made in the UK

For individuals already in the UK or applying within the country, the following changes apply to work-related visas:

8. Study – Applications Made in the UK

For students already in the UK or applying within the country, the fees remain unchanged:

9. Other Applications Made in the UK

For other applications made within the UK, the following fee adjustments are in place:

10. Nationality

For those seeking British nationality, the fees remain unchanged. Except;

11. Sponsorship

1. Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Skilled Worker, T2 Minister of Religion, Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker: Current Fee: ￡199New Fee: ￡239Fee Change: ￡40
2. Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) – Temporary Worker including Global Business Mobility – Graduate Trainee, UK Expansion Worker, Service Supplier and Secondment Worker route, and Scale-up route: Current Fee: ￡21New Fee: ￡25Fee Change: ￡4
3. Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for International Sportsperson route – Over 12 Months: Current Fee: ￡199New Fee: ￡239 Fee Change: ￡40
4. Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for International Sportsperson route – Up to 12 months or less: Current Fee: ￡21New Fee: ￡25Fee Change: ￡4
5. Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) for student, child student: Current Fee: ￡21New Fee: ￡25 Fee Change: ￡4

Footnotes

• [Footnote 1] The fee for a visit visa – long up to 2 years for Chinese nationals will remain at ￡390.
• [Footnote 2] Health and Care Visa – Certificate of Sponsorship is subject to a charge of ￡199 for each period of 12 months or less.
• [Footnote 3] Not exceeding ￡400 in any 24-hour period, the fee may be charged for a minimum of 15 minutes.

Conclusion

The changes in UK visa and immigration fees, effective from October 4, 2023, encompass various visa categories and premium services. These adjustments aim to align with the evolving landscape of immigration and visa services while ensuring the sustainability of these services.

It’s essential for individuals planning to apply for UK visas or immigration services to take note of these new fee structures and budget accordingly.

For specific details on the fee changes and requirements for each visa category, applicants should refer to the official UK government website or consult with relevant authorities.

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Sataish Naeem Baloch

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