Increases to visa fees announced
New visa fees announced by the Home Office will come into effect on 8 April 2026 and will see visa fees increase by 6.5 per cent.
As of 8 April 2026, the following visa application fees will apply:
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Applications made outside of the UK |
Applications made in the UK |
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Skilled Worker Visa – up to three years |
£819 |
£943 |
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Skilled Worker Visa – three years or more |
£1,618 |
£1,865 |
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Health and Care Visa – up to three years |
£324 |
£324 |
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Health and Care Visa – three years or more |
£628
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£628
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The cost of a Certificate of Sponsorship remains unchanged at £525.
Further details on fee changes are available on the GOV.UK website.
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