UK Visa and Immigration Fees to Increase from 9 April 2025

The UK Home Office has announced that visa and immigration application fees will increase as of 9 April 2025. The changes will apply across a wide range of categories, including visitor, work, settlement, and citizenship routes.

Below is a summary of some of the key updates:

Key Fee Increases

• Visitor Visa (6 months): £115 → £127

• Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): £2,885 → £3,029

• British Citizenship Application: £1,630 → £1,735

• Family Reunion Applications: £1,846 → £1,938

Skilled Worker Visa Fees

Applications made from outside the UK:

• Up to 3 years: £719 → £769

• Up to 5 years: £1,420 → £1,519

Applications made from within the UK:

• Up to 3 years: £827 → £885

• Up to 5 years: £1,636 → £1,751

Sponsor Licence Application Fees

• Small Sponsors: £536 → £574

• Large Sponsors: £1,476 → £1,579

Fees Remaining Unchanged

Certain services will remain unaffected by this change. These include:

• Priority Services (for expedited processing): no change in fees

• Administrative Review applications: no increase

Further Information

For the full list of updated fees and official guidance, please refer to the UK Government website:gov.uk – Home Office Immigration and Nationality Fees – 9 April 2025