How much a UK visa will cost in 2025-2026
The Home Office has announced an increase in immigration and nationality fees to come into effect on 9 April 2025. If you're planning to emigrate to the UK, this is how much a UK visa will cost you.
John Dunn ● Mar 27, 2025
UK visa fees as of 9 April 2025
Application fees for UK visas vary massively. These are the government fees* for your UK visa application if you are applying from outside of the UK after 9 April 2025:
UK visa | Application fee |
£682 | |
£1,938 | |
Innovator Founder visa | £1,191 |
Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker – more than three years | £1,519 |
Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker – less than three years | £769 |
Skilled Worker visa – shortage occupation, less than three years | £590 |
Skilled Worker – shortage occupation, more than three years | £1,160 |
Health and Care Worker visa, less than three years | £304 |
Health and Care Worker visa, more than three years | £590 |
£524 | |
£319 | |
Visitor visa (6 months or less) | £127 |
Visitor visa (2 years) | £475 |
*These fees are charged by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and exclude any fees charged by us.
See also: COVID-19 UK government guidelines for visa applicants outside the UK
Immigration Health Surcharge
If you are moving to the UK for more than six months, you will also need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). The IHS allows you to use the National Health Service (NHS) as soon as you arrive in the UK. Paying this surcharge gives you access to free basic medical care while you are in the UK.
How does the IHS work?
The IHS is an upfront fee that is paid in full along with your visa application. The amount you’ll have to pay depends on which visa you are applying for and how long you’ll be staying in the UK. The current fee is £1,035. So, for example, if you’re applying for an Ancestry visa which is valid for five years, you’ll have to pay £5,175 upfront as part of your application.
Students and Youth Mobility Scheme applicants receive a discounted rate, of £776 per year.
It’s more important now than ever to get your application right
Every year, thousands of visa applications are rejected because they are filled out incorrectly or applicants haven’t included the right documents. The Home Office will keep your visa fee whether your application gets accepted or denied. To avoid throwing money away, or paying the same amount twice, it’s important that your application is as watertight as possible.