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UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office

United Kingdom

Self-help guidance for UK visas issued by UK Visas and Immigration. Most routes carry an Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035/year) in addition to the visa fee. Verify current fees on gov.uk before applying.

Official portal: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

Government forms & filing fees

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Every fee below is the official government amount. Sheria Smart does not collect government filing fees — you pay the agency directly at their portal.

Skilled Worker
Skilled Worker Visa

Workers with a job offer from a UK licensed sponsor at eligible skill/salary level.

GBP 719
Paid to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office
3 weeks outside UK / 8 weeks inside
Health and Care Worker
Health and Care Worker Visa

Qualified doctors, nurses, and health/care professionals with a NHS or care sector sponsor.

GBP 284
Paid to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office
Global Talent
Global Talent Visa

Leaders or promising leaders in academia, research, arts, digital technology.

GBP 766
Paid to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office
HPI
High Potential Individual Visa

Graduates of eligible top-ranked global universities within the last 5 years.

GBP 822
Paid to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office
Graduate
Graduate Visa

International students who completed an eligible UK degree.

GBP 822
Paid to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office
Student
Student Visa

Applicants accepted onto a course with a licensed Student sponsor.

GBP 490
Paid to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office
Appendix FM
Spouse / Partner Visa

Partners of British citizens or settled persons.

GBP 1,938
Paid to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office
12–24 weeks
Innovator Founder
Innovator Founder Visa

Experienced entrepreneurs with an innovative, viable, scalable business idea endorsed by an approved body.

GBP 1,274
Paid to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office
Family Visa
Family Visa (Child, Parent, Adult Dependent Relative)

Family members of British citizens or settled persons outside partner category.

GBP 1,938
Paid to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office
SET(M)/(O)/(LR)
Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement)

Migrants completing qualifying period (usually 5 years) on a route to settlement.

GBP 2,885
Paid to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office
6 months standard
Form AN
British Citizenship by Naturalisation

ILR holders (or those married to British citizens) meeting residence and good character requirements.

GBP 1,630
Paid to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Home Office
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