How United Kingdom visa fees are built up
#UK visa fees include the visa application fee plus the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) of £1,035 per year for most categories. Priority (5 working days) and super priority (next working day) services are available at extra cost.
What this calculator does not include for United Kingdom
#Government filing fees are only one component of the true cost of a United Kingdom visa application. The calculator above does not include:
- Attorney or representative fees ($2,000–$15,000+ depending on case complexity)
- Document translation, notarization, and apostille services
- Credential evaluation fees (where required)
- Medical examinations performed by panel physicians
- English/French language test fees (IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, PTE)
- Travel and accommodation for United Kingdom biometrics or interviews
- Visa application centre (VAC) service fees charged by VFS Global / TLScontact
- Health insurance, where it is a condition of the visa
For a full picture of what your United Kingdom visa will actually cost, start a personalized plan — it includes both government and ancillary cost lines.
How current are the United Kingdom fees
#Fees are extracted from the latest published UKVI fee schedule. Each result includes a verification date and a direct link to the official source so you can verify the line items before paying.
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