UK Visa Fee for Nepal 2026 — Official Home Office Rates
Nepalese passport holders applying for a UK visa in 2026 pay UK Home Office fees, with biometrics captured at the VFS Global centre in Kathmandu. The Standard Visitor Visa costs £127 for 6 months, with longer-term options up to 10 years. Standard processing is about 3 weeks. Nepalese students apply for the Student visa at £524 plus £1,035/year Immigration Health Surcharge, and Gurkha veterans, their dependants and family members may qualify for specific fee-exempt settlement categories. Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker routes are also widely used. All fees below are shown in NPR alongside the official GBP amount so Nepalese applicants can budget accurately.
UK Visa Fees for Nepal 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 Nepal citizens in 2026?
UK visa fees for Nepal 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 Nepal applicants apply for a UK visa?
Nepal 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 Nepal?
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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