Key Points
- Application fee outside the UK: £2,064.
- Application fee inside the UK: £1,407.
- Immigration Health Surcharge: £1,035 per adult per year.
- Fees usually change each year, so check the date below.
Possible costs
- Application fee
- Immigration Health Surcharge
- Priority service where available
- English language testing
- Document translations
- Biometrics or application centre services where applicable
- Tuberculosis test where required
- Professional fees where assistance is instructed
The Immigration Health Surcharge
The surcharge gives access to the NHS and is paid in full, in advance, for the whole length of the visa. It is charged in addition to the application fee and is paid again at each extension. It is not charged on an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
The cost of the whole route
Budget for the full journey, not only the first application. A typical five-year route involves a first application, one extension and then an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain, each with its own fee.
| Stage | Application fee | Health surcharge |
|---|---|---|
| First visa from overseas | £2,064 | £3,105 |
| Extension inside the UK | £1,407 | £2,587.50 |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain | Separate fee, check GOV.UK | None |
Fee waivers
People applying from inside the UK who cannot afford the fee may be able to ask for a fee waiver in limited circumstances. A waiver changes the route you are on, so take advice first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the fee refunded if the visa is refused?
The application fee is not normally refunded once the application has been processed. The Immigration Health Surcharge is refunded if the application is refused.
Do children pay the same?
Each dependent child included pays their own application fee. The health surcharge for children is charged at a lower rate.
Official Sources
This page is general information, not legal advice. The rules and figures are set by the Home Office and can change.