The Home Office has announced increases to immigration fees.
As of 8 April 2026, the following visa application fees will apply:
Applications made outside of the UK Applications made in the UK Skilled Worker Visa – up to three years £819 £943 Skilled Worker Visa – three years or more £1,618 £1,865 Health and Care Visa – up to three years £324 £324 Health and Care Visa – three years or more £628 £628
The cost of a Certificate of Sponsorship remains unchanged at £525.
Further details on fee changes are available on the GOV.UK website.
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