UK Visa Fees (2026)

The United Kingdom operates a range of visa categories covering visits, work, study, family reunification, and settlement. The tables below detail the Home Office application fees effective from 8 April 2026, as published by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Fees are payable in British Pounds (GBP). Refund rules depend on the application stage, whether biometrics or evidence have been submitted, and the reason for cancellation or refund.

UK Standard Visitor Visa Fees (2026)

The UK Standard Visitor Visa allows travel to the UK for tourism, business, family visits, or private medical treatment. Each stay is limited to 6 months unless otherwise stated.

Visitor Visa Type
Fee from 8 Apr 2026
Notes

Standard Visitor Visa: up to 6 months £135 Stay limited to 6 months

Standard Visitor Visa: long-term, up to 2 years £506 Multiple entries; 6 months per visit

Standard Visitor Visa: long-term, up to 5 years £903 Multiple entries; 6 months per visit

Standard Visitor Visa: long-term, up to 10 years £1,128 Multiple entries; 6 months per visit

Visiting academic: more than 6 months but no more than 12 months £234 Eligible academics only

Private medical treatment: more than 6 months but not more than 11 months £234 Requires UK medical evidence

Transit Visas and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Travellers transiting through the UK may require a Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) depending on nationality and travel route. ETAs are valid for 2 years or until passport expiry.

Product
Fee from 8 Apr 2026
When it Applies

Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) £41.50 For certain nationals transiting airside

Visitor in Transit (landside) £74.50 Passing through border control

Joining ship or aircraft as crew £74.50 For aircrew and seafarers joining vessel

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) £20 For eligible non-visa nationals; valid for 2 years

Study Application Fees (Outside the UK)

Study routes allow international students to pursue education in the UK. Applicants must hold a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed sponsor and meet financial and English language requirements.

Route
Fee from 8 Apr 2026

Student (main applicant and dependants) £558

Child Student £558

Short-term English Study, more than 6 months but not more than 11 months £228

Work and Skilled Routes (Outside the UK)

The UK offers multiple employment-based visas, from short-term placements to permanent work routes. Fees vary by job category and sponsorship type.

Work Visa Type
Fee from 8 Apr 2026
Notes

Skilled Worker Visa (up to 3 years) £819 Main route for sponsored employment

Skilled Worker Visa (over 3 years) £1,618 Long-term sponsorships

Health and Care Worker Visa £324 for up to 3 years or £628 for over 3 years Discounted fee; IHS exemption applies to eligible Health and Care Worker applications

Seasonal Worker Visa £340 Up to 6 months, agricultural sector

Graduate Route £937 Post-study work permission; this route is applied for from inside the UK

Family and Settlement Visa Fees

Applicants joining family members in the UK under the Family Route or applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) pay the following fees:

Visa Type
Fee from 8 Apr 2026

Route to Settlement, including eligible spouse/partner applications made outside the UK £2,064

Family route / leave to remain application inside the UK £1,407, check the exact GOV.UK fee for the application route before applying

Route to Settlement, including eligible parent or dependant child applications made outside the UK £2,064

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) £3,226

Naturalisation (British citizenship) £1,709

Optional Priority Services (Outside the UK)

Applicants can select optional priority processing, where available, to receive faster decisions. Availability varies by visa route, application location and how the applicant proves their identity.

Service
Fee
Typical Outcome

Priority Visa, Settlement
£500
Decision in approx. 30 working days

Priority Visa, Non-Settlement
£500
Decision in approx. 5 working days

Super Priority Visa £1,000 Decision usually by the end of the next working day, or 2 working days if the appointment or document upload is at the weekend or on a bank holiday

Paying Fees and Refunds

Visa fees are paid online during application submission. Refund rules depend on the application stage, whether biometrics or evidence have been submitted, and whether the applicant is cancelling the application or requesting a refund.

• All payments are processed in GBP; conversion and card issuer charges may apply.
• Fees are not usually refundable once biometrics have been submitted, unless a refund is available under the applicable cancellation or refund rules.
• Refunds for priority services are not usually available simply because a decision takes longer. Refunds depend on the priority service refund rules and the reason for the delay.

Explore UK Visa Types

Use the table below to explore key UK visa categories and linked overviews:

Standard Visitor Visa
Business Visa
Transit Visa

Study Visa
Child Student Visa
Skilled Worker Visa

Health & Care Worker Visa
Seasonal Worker Visa
Graduate Visa

Spouse Visa
Parent Visa
Family Visa

Settlement (ILR)
Refugee & Humanitarian Protection

About This Page

Author: Michael Gibbons, UK Solicitor and Regulated Immigration Advisor
Reviewed by: UK Visa Applications Editorial Team
Last Updated: 29 January 2026.