UNITED KINGDOM: New Immigration and Nationality Fees

April 7, 2017


On 3rd April 2017, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) published new fees, which come into effect on 6th April 2017.

What are the Main Changes?

There are to be increases to fees across a number of immigration categories, with the most significant increase to an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain, or Settlement, made from within the UK. The charge for an application of this type will increase by £422 to £2297.

Applications for leave to enter or remain under Tier 2 of the points-based system, in both the General and Intra-Company Transfer sub-categories, will increase by a maximum of £25.

All premium services (excluding sponsorship premium services) are to increase by up to 23%.

Our advice

Ensure global mobility planning takes into account the new visa and immigration fees.

For further advice on the new UK immigration fees, please email us at [email protected].