Applying for a UK visa involves various costs, primarily determined by the type of visa and the applicant’s location. The Home Office charges fees for processing visa applications. It is crucial for applicants to understand these costs to plan effectively. The following is a breakdown of the work visa application fees 2024:
Work visa applications made outside the UK |
Fee from 4 October 2023 |
|---|---|
| Innovator Founder – main applicant and dependants | £1,191 |
| Endorsement fee under Innovator Founder route (payable to endorsing body) excluding VAT | £1,000 |
| Start-up – main applicant and dependants | £435 |
| Approval letter from a competent body in respect of an initial application for Global Talent | £524 |
| Global Talent – main applicant – where Approval Letter is required | £192 |
| Global Talent – main applicant – where Approval Letter is not required | £716 |
| Global Talent – dependants only | £716 |
| Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) – dependants only | £716 |
| Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) – dependants only | £1,191 |
| Tier 1 (Investor) – main applicant and dependants | £1,884 |
| Skilled Worker, Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) duration 3 years or less – main applicant and dependants | £719 |
| Skilled Worker, Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) duration over 3 years – main applicant and dependants | £1,420 |
| Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation (CoS duration 3 years or less) – main applicant and dependants | £551 |
| Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation (CoS duration over 3 years) – main applicant and dependants | £1,084 |
| Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa (CoS duration 3 years or less) – main applicant and dependants | £284 |
| Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa (CoS duration over 3 years) – main applicant and dependants | £551 |
| Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation – Health and Care Visa (CoS duration 3 years or less) – main applicant and dependants | £284 |
| Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation – Health and Care Visa (CoS duration over 3 years) – main applicant and dependants | £551 |
| T2 Minister of Religion – main applicant and dependants | £719 |
| International Sportsperson (CoS duration 12 months or less) – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| International Sportsperson (CoS duration over 12 months) – main applicant and dependants | £719 |
| Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker, Religious Worker, Charity Worker, Creative Worker, International Agreement, Government Authorised Exchange and Youth Mobility Scheme – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| Representative of an overseas business – main applicant and dependants | £719 |
| Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker – up to 3 years – main applicant and dependants | £719 |
| Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker – more than 3 years – main applicant and dependants | £1,420 |
| Global Business Mobility – Graduate Trainee – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| Global Business Mobility – Service Supplier – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| Global Business Mobility – UK Expansion Worker – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| Global Business Mobility – Secondment Worker – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| Scale-up – main applicant and dependants | £822 |
| High Potential Individual – main applicant and dependants | £822 |
Work visa applications made in the UK |
Fee from 4 October 2023 |
|---|---|
| Innovator Founder – main applicant and dependants | £1,486 |
| Endorsement fee under Innovator Founder route (payable to endorsing body) excluding VAT | £1,000 |
| Start-up – main applicant and dependants | £584 |
| Approval letter from a competent body in respect of an initial application for Global Talent | £524 |
| Global Talent – main applicant – where Approval Letter is required | £192 |
| Global Talent – main applicant – where Approval Letter is not required | £716 |
| Global Talent – dependants only | £716 |
| Graduate Route – main applicant and dependants | £822 |
| Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) – dependants only | £716 |
| Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) – main applicant and dependants | £1,486 |
| Tier 1 (Investor) – main applicant and dependants | £1,884 |
| Skilled Worker (CoS duration 3 years or less) – main applicant and dependants | £827 |
| Skilled Worker (CoS duration over 3 years) – main applicant and dependants | £1,500 |
| Skilled Worker, Shortage Occupation (CoS duration 3 years or less) – main applicant and dependants | £551 |
| Skilled Worker, Shortage Occupation (CoS duration over 3 years) – main applicant and dependants | £1,084 |
| Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa – (CoS duration 3 years or less) – main applicant and dependants | £284 |
| Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa – (CoS duration over 3 years) – main applicant and dependants | £551 |
| Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation – Health and Care Visa (CoS duration 3 years or less) – main applicant and dependants | £284 |
| Skilled Worker – Shortage Occupation – Health and Care Visa (CoS duration over 3 years) – main applicant and dependants | £551 |
| T2 Minister of Religion – main applicant and dependants | £827 |
| International Sportsperson (CoS duration 12 months or less) – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| International Sportsperson (CoS duration over 12 months) – main applicant and dependants | £827 |
| Temporary Worker – Seasonal Worker, Religious Worker, Charity Worker, Creative Worker, International Agreement Worker, Government Authorised Exchange Worker and Youth Mobility Scheme – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| Representative of an overseas business – main applicant and dependants | £827 |
| Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker – up to 3 years – main applicant and dependants | £827 |
| Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker – more than 3 years – main applicant and dependants | £1,500 |
| Global Business Mobility – Graduate Trainee – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| Global Business Mobility – Service Supplier – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| Global Business Mobility – UK Expansion Worker – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| Global Business Mobility – Secondment Worker – main applicant and dependants | £298 |
| Scale-up – main applicant and dependants | £822 |
| High Potential Individual – main applicant and dependants | £822 |
It’s important to note that the application fee is not the only cost incurred during the visa process. The Immigration Health Surcharge, a mandatory fee for accessing the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), is applicable to most visa categories and adds a significant amount to the total cost. This surcharge varies depending on the visa type and duration.
Given the complexity and variability of uk work visa fees, seeking professional guidance is highly recommended. Immigration experts can provide comprehensive advice on the full spectrum of costs associated with a Home Office application. They can help to ensure the applicants are fully aware of the financial commitments involved.
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