UKVI Fee Increases Effective 8 April 2026
The Home Office has confirmed that a wide range of visa, settlement and nationality fees will increase from 8 April 2026. These changes affect almost every route, including visit visas, work visas, student visas, settlement (ILR), citizenship and sponsor licences.
The official update was published on 18 March 2026 in the Home Office fee table.
Additional reporting from international and UK immigration news outlets confirms these increases, with most fees rising 6–7%.
Below is a simplified breakdown for clients and employers.
Why Are Fees Increasing?
According to the Home Office:
The increases reflect inflation‑linked adjustments
The changes shift the immigration system further toward a “user-pays” model, meaning applicants and employers cover more of the costs of processing applications.
Anyone applying on or after 8 April 2026 will be subject to the new rates.
Applications submitted before this date will still be charged at the pre‑increase rates.
Visitor Visas
Standard Visitor Visa (6 months): £350
Long‑Term Visit Visas (2, 5, 10 years): £450–£650 depending on visa length
Business Visitors / Academics / Medical Visitors: £450
Family & Private Life Routes
Spouse/Partner Entry Clearance: £850
Spouse/Partner FLR (In‑Country): £950
Adult Dependant Relative: £1,600
Parent Route / Child Route applications: £900–£1,200
Work, Skilled Worker & Sponsorship
Skilled Worker Visa (new applications): £750
Skilled Worker Extensions or Switches: £750
Health & Care Worker Route: £650
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) assistance: £150
Sponsor Licence (Small organisation): £1,200
Sponsor Licence (Large organisation): £1,500
Ongoing sponsor compliance support: £350 per month (or bespoke plan)
Study Routes
Student Visa (inside or outside the UK): £450
Graduate Route: £400
Settlement & Citizenship
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): £900
ILR 10‑Year Long Residence: £1,100
Naturalisation (British citizenship): £850
Registration (Adult or Child): £700
Priority & Super Priority Handling
Application preparation for Priority/Super Priority submission: £150
Note: UKVI priority fees are separate and paid directly to the Home Office.
Complex Casework & Appeals
Administrative Review: £600
First‑Tier Tribunal Appeal Preparation: From £1,800
What This Means for Applicants
Submit applications before 8 April 2026 where possible to avoid higher fees.
Budget accordingly — especially for settlement routes like ILR (£3,226 from April).
Employers should prepare for increased recruitment and sponsorship costs.
These increases are on top of existing costs such as:
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
English language tests
Priority & Super Priority fees (unchanged at this time)
Updated Professional Fees – Charge Solutions UK
To remain transparent, we have reviewed and updated our own professional fees in line with the Home Office changes.
You can view the updated pricing here:
https://www.chargesolutions.co.uk/ourfees
Our fees remain competitive and fixed, with no hidden charges.
