UK Visa Fees 2026: From £135 — All Visa Types

As of April 8, 2026, a standard 6-month UK visitor visa costs £135. Long-term visitor visas cost £506 (2 years), £903 (5 years) and £1,128 (10 years). Visitor visas under 6 months are exempt from the Immigration Health Surcharge.

The UK Student visa costs £558 in 2026 (up from £524), plus the Immigration Health Surcharge of £776 per year for students. A typical 3-year course costs £558 + £2,328 IHS = £2,886 upfront.

The UK Skilled Worker visa costs £943 for up to 3 years (up from £885) and £1,639 for over 3 years. Immigration Salary List and Health & Care Worker routes have reduced fees. IHS of £1,035/year applies on top.

The UK Spouse/Partner (Family) visa costs £2,064 in 2026 (up from £1,938) when applying from outside the UK. IHS of £1,035 per year also applies for the visa duration.

The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) costs £20 in 2026 (up from £16). It is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner, and allows multiple short visits.

No. The UK Home Office visa application fee and VFS service charges are strictly non-refundable if your application is refused on its merits. However, the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is automatically refunded on refusal.

The IHS is £1,035 per year for most applicants and £776 per year for students, Youth Mobility and under-18s. It is paid upfront for the full visa duration. Visitor visas under 6 months are exempt.

Standard Visitor visas take about 3 weeks. Student and work visas take 3–8 weeks. Priority (£500) gives a decision in 5 working days and Super Priority (£1,000) provides a next-working-day decision.