UK Visa Updates

  Thinking about coming to the UK? It's good to know about the costs involved. The UK government has announced new fees for immigration and nationality applications . These new fees will start on 9 April 2025 . Let's break down some of these changes in simple terms. Visas for Visiting the UK (Outside the UK) If you want to visit the UK for a short time, the fee for a visit visa (up to 6 months) is going up from £115 to £127 . For longer visits, like up to 2 years, the fee will change from £432 to £475 . If you're planning to visit for up to 5 years, the new fee will be £848 (currently £771). For the longest visit visa (up to 10 years), the price will increase from £963 to £1059 . Even the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will see a rise from £10 to £16 . Coming to the UK for Work (Outside the UK) If you are looking to work in the UK, there are different visas. For the Skilled Worker visa (for 3 years or les...

UK Spouse Visa Cost Breakdown A thorough explanation of the expenses related to applying for a UK spouse visa . These charges are divided into three categories: Mandatory application fees, Optional payments for accelerated processing, and Additional possible costs. Essential Application Fees Application Fee: This is the primary fee for processing your application. It varies depending on whether you apply from inside or outside the UK: o Outside the UK: £1,846 o Inside the UK: £1,048 Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): The IHS gives you access to the NHS while you're in the UK. This is a mandatory fee for all applicants and is paid for each year you are granted a visa. o Cost: £1,035 per year (set to increase from £624) Biometric Enrolment Fee: If you apply from within the UK to extend or switch to a Spouse Visa, you'll need to pay this fee to have your fingerprints and photograph taken. o Cost: £19.20   Optional Fees for Expedited Processing Priority Vi...