UK Visa Fee for Egypt 2026 — Official Home Office Rates
Egyptian passport holders applying for a UK visa in 2026 pay official UK Home Office fees updated on 8 April 2026, with applications submitted online at gov.uk and biometrics captured at VFS Global centres in Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities. The Standard Visitor Visa now costs £135 for stays of up to 6 months (up from £127), with longer 2-year (£506), 5-year (£903) and 10-year (£1,128) multi-entry options. Standard processing takes about 3 weeks, and priority (£500) or super priority (£1,000) services are available. Egyptian students applying for the UK Student visa pay £558 (up from £524) plus an Immigration Health Surcharge of £776 per year for students, while skilled workers use the Skilled Worker route at £943 for up to 3 years or £1,639 for longer, plus IHS of £1,035 per year. Spouse and family visas cost £2,064 from outside the UK. All fees below are shown in EGP alongside the official GBP amount.
UK Visa Fees for Egypt Applicants (April 2026)
| Visa Type | Fee (GBP) | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Visitor Visa (6 months) | £135 | 3 weeks |
| Standard Visitor (2 years) | £506 | 3 weeks |
| Student Visa | £558 | 3–8 weeks |
| Skilled Worker (≤3 years) | £943 | 3–8 weeks |
| Spouse / Family Visa | £2,064 | 12 weeks |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the UK visa fee for Egypt citizens in 2026?
UK visa fees for Egypt citizens are set in GBP by the UK Home Office and were updated on 8 April 2026. A Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for 6 months, £506 for 2 years, £903 for 5 years and £1,128 for 10 years. Student visas cost £558 and Skilled Worker visas start at £943 for up to 3 years.
Where do Egypt applicants apply for a UK visa?
Egypt applicants apply online at gov.uk and then attend a VFS Global or TLScontact visa application centre to submit biometrics and supporting documents. Decisions are returned by courier or for in-person collection.
How long does a UK visa take from Egypt?
Standard UK visitor visa processing takes about 3 weeks (15 working days) from the biometrics appointment. Priority service returns a decision in around 5 working days for £500, and super priority in 1 working day for £1,000.
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