UK Visa Fee for Sri Lanka 2026 — Official Home Office Rates
Sri Lankan passport holders applying for a UK visa in 2026 pay UK Home Office fees, with applications submitted online and biometrics provided at VFS Global centres in Colombo. The Standard Visitor Visa is £127 for 6 months, with longer 2-, 5- and 10-year options. Processing usually takes 3 weeks. Sri Lankan students apply for the Student visa at £524 plus an Immigration Health Surcharge of £1,035 per year, and skilled workers — particularly in healthcare — frequently use the Health and Care Worker visa, which benefits from reduced fees of £304–£590 and IHS exemption. Family reunion and settlement applications attract higher fees. All fees below are shown in LKR alongside the official GBP amount.
UK Visa Fees for Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka citizens in 2026?
UK visa fees for Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka applicants apply for a UK visa?
Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?
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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