How much does a UK visa cost?

Disclaimer: The information in this blog is accurate as of its publication date. Any updates after that date are not reflected here.

It seems that UK visa prices are always changing. With this in mind, we have pulled together the most recent UK visa prices across all categories. These rates are accurate as of April 2025. We will continually update this article as prices change so that you always have a reliable source of information.

In this guide, we will not only cover UK visa fees, but we will also look at additional fees you may face, such as the Immigration Health Surcharge. If you are a UK employer hiring workers from overseas, we have also included the latest prices for UK visa sponsorship. And finally, if you hope to take the path to citizenship, we have also listed the relevant latest fees.

Bookmark this page if you want to know the latest UK visa fees and upcoming changes that might impact you. Knowing when visa fee increases are expected can save you a lot of money if you are applying for your first visa or renewing an existing visa.

UK Visa Fees in 2025

Below you will find the latest visa fees for a wide range of visa categories:

Visa typeApplication from outside the UKApplication from inside the UKFamily Visas (Spouse, Partner, Fiance, Child, Parent)£1,846£1,258Family Visas (Adult Dependent)£3,250£1,258Student£524£524GraduateNA£880Visitor (6 months)£127£1,100Visitor in Transit (landside)£70£70Visitor in Transit (airside)£39£39Permitted Paid Engagement Visitor£127NAAncestry£682£1,258British Overseas National Living in Hong Kong (2 years and 6 months)£193£193British Overseas National Living in Hong Kong (5 years)£268£268Skilled Worker Visa (Up to 3 years)£769£885Skilled Worker Visa (More than 3 years)£1,519£1,751Health and Care Worker Visa (Up to 3 years)£284£284Health and Care Worker Visa (More than 3 years)£551£551Temporary Worker£298£298Overseas Domestic Worker£682NASenior or Specialist Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)– Up to 3 years£769£885Senior or Specialist Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)– More than 3 years£1,519£1,751Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)£298£298International Sportsperson (up to 12 months)£298£298International Sportsperson (more than 12 months)£769£885Minister of Religion£769£885Representative of an Overseas Business£769£885Scale-up Worker visa£822£822Innovator Founder visa£1,274£1,590Global Talent£766£766Indefinite leave to remain–£3,029

Priority Processing Fees 

Sometimes, you might be in a hurry and need a decision on your visa application faster than the stated timescales. In this case, you can choose to apply for priority processing.

How much this costs will depend on where you are applying from and your visa category. There are also fees associated with checking the status of your application and submitting queries to the relevant department.

Optional Services from Outside the UK:

Premium serviceCostPriority Visa service – Settlement£500Priority Visa service – Non-settlement£500Super Priority Visa service£1,000International Contact Centre – Email Service (per query)£2.74International Contact Centre – Telephone Helpline (per minute)£0.69

Optional Premium Services Inside the UK:

Premium serviceCostSuper priority service£1,000Expedited processing – priority service£500

Immigration Health Surcharge

In addition to your visa application fee, many applicants will also need to pay the immigration health surcharge (IHS). This is an additional fee that covers the use of the National Health Service (NHS) while in the UK.

This fee must be paid before the Home Office process your application. If you fail to pay this fee, they might cancel your application.

The Current Immigration Health Surcharge is as Follows:

• Student visa: £776 per year
• Youth Mobility Scheme visa £776 per year
• Visa applicants aged 18 and under: £776 per year
• All other visa applicants: £1,035 per year

You will pay the full amount for the duration of your visa upfront. You cannot pay on an annual basis.

Cost of Becoming a UK Visa Sponsor

If you would like to expand your UK workforce with overseas workers, you will need to become a UK visa sponsor. Various fees apply to this process.

The current costs of a UK visa sponsor licence are as follows:

Type of licenceFee for small or charitable sponsorFee for medium or large sponsorWorker£574£1,579Temporary Worker£574£574Worker and Temporary Worker£574£1,579Add a Worker licence to an existing Temporary Worker licenceNo fee£1,005Add a Temporary Worker licence to an existing Worker licenceNo feeNo fee

In addition to your sponsor licence fee, you will also need to pay the following fees:

• Certificate of sponsorship: £239 per applicant
• Immigration skills charge: Varies, depending on the size of the organisation and the length of the contract.

PeriodFee for small or charitable sponsorFee for medium or large sponsorFirst 12 months£364£1,000Each additional 6 months£182£500

Citizenship Fees

If you have been in the UK for long enough and meet the eligibility criteria, you may choose to apply for British Citizenship. This will grant you the right to a UK passport and full protection of your right to live in the UK. It can be a momentous occasion for many people.

British Citizenship CategoryFeeCitizenship by naturalisation£1,605Citizenship by naturalisation (British overseas territory citizens)£1,070Citizenship by registration (adult)£1,446Citizenship by registration (child)£1,214Renunciation of British citizenship£482

Get Immigration Assistance

Refer to this fee schedule, which is updated as of April 2025, before you start any UK visa or immigration application. Bookmark it so you’ll always spot fee changes right away. When it comes to UK immigration, thorough paperwork makes a big difference. That’s why talking with an immigration specialist can be so helpful. At A Y & J Solicitors, we guide you through each step on all visa and immigration matters.

At A Y & J Solicitors, we have handled over 100s of successful UK visa and immigration applications. With a 95% success rate, we have achieved an overall track record of 5,000+ successful immigration and visa cases through our result-driven approach to every application. We take on each client with the genuine intention to provide our undivided care and attention to their case. We guide you through every step of your immigration process, so you can trust the experts to manage your application and work toward your success.

Why A Y & J Solicitors?

With over thousands of successful immigration cases to our name, A Y & J Solicitors has built its reputation on trust, care, and real results. Over the 15+ years of working in UK immigration law, we’ve helped individuals and businesses confidently navigate sponsor licences, UK visas, and ILR applications. We’re proud to be recognised by The Legal 500, but it’s our clients’ peace of mind that matters most. When you work with us, you get clear advice, honest support, and a team that’s truly on your side.

How Can A Y & J Help?

A Y & J Solicitors is a specialist immigration law firm with extensive experience with UK visa applications. We have an in-depth understanding of immigration law and are professional and results-focused. For assistance with your visa application or any other UK immigration law concerns, please contact us on +44 20 7404 7933 or contact us today. We’re here to help!