Visa Fees For Work Permit In Uk
Are you looking to come to the UK and work? If you are, you will need to get yourself a visa. There are many different types of visas available but the best one for you will depend on what sort of job or employer you want to work with.
Visa fees for work permit are charged for the grant of a work permit and that too varies on different grounds. The fee schedule for each of these is different and can be found below to give you a clear idea about the charges and payment of visa fees for obtaining a work permit.
Visa Fees for Work Permit in UK
UK is one of the most popular destinations for immigrants and immigrants from all over the world have been moving to this country for work, study and business purposes. One of the first things that you need to do before entering the country is get your visa. Generally, UK has a lot of different types of visas but there are only two types that can apply for work permit in UK – Tier 2 General and Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme.
Tier 2 General Visa: This visa is valid for a maximum period of three years and it allows you to live and work in the country. You will be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years of continuous residence in any country or ten years if you are married to or living with a British citizen. You can also apply for settlement after five years if you have been granted indefinite leave on this visa or ten years if you are married to or living with a British citizen.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme: This visa allows you to live and work in the UK for up to two years at a time provided that you have not spent more than 180 days outside UK during each 12 month period up until now. You can extend your stay if necessary.
The UK Work Permit Visa Fees are different for each type of visa. The fees are charged by different departments, depending on the reason for your application.
The visa fee for a Tier 2 General Visa is £80 or £328 if you have paid for your application to be fast-tracked.
The visa fee for a Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer Visa is £80 or £328 if you have paid for your application to be fast-tracked.
The visa fee for an Entrepreneur Visa is £80 or £328 if you have paid for your application to be fast-tracked.
The visa fee for an Investor Visa is £80 or £328 if you have paid for your application to be fast-tracked.
How Much Does a UK Visa Application Cost?
The cost of a UK visa application is based on the type of UK visa you need to obtain in order to enter the UK. The visa fees vary from £93 for a visit visa up to 9 months, to £3,250 for a settlement visa as another dependant relative. There are also additional optional Premium Services outside the UK and inside the UK, which can be as cheap as £55 and as expensive as £10,500.
The following tables tell you how much it costs to apply for a UK visa from 6 April 2018. It shows fees for all types of visas, including:
- visitor
- work
- student
- settlement
- naturalisation
UK Visa Fees
Visa applications made outside the UK
| Fees category | Fee Before 6 April 2018 | Current Fee | Fee Change |
| Visit visa < 6 months | £89 | £93 | £4 |
| Visit visa < 2 years [note 1] | £337 | £350 | £13 |
| Visit visa < 5 years | £612 | £636 | £24 |
| Visit visa <10 years | £767 | £798 | £31 |
| Visiting academic – more than 6 months, but no more than 12 months | £179 | £186 | £7 |
| Private medical treatment visa – more than 6 months but not more than 11 months | £179 | £186 | £7 |
| Short term student visa (up to 6 months) | £93 | £97 | £4 |
| Short term student child (up to 6 months) | £93 | £97 | £4 |
| Short term student studying English language for more than 6 months but not more than 11 months | £179 | £186 | £7 |
| Settlement | £1,464 | £1,523 | £59 |
| Settlement – other dependant relative | £3,250 | £3,250 | £0 |
| Settlement – refugee dependant relative | £423 | £388 | -£35 |
| Indefinite leave to enter the UK as the dependant of a member of the armed forces under Appendix Armed Forces to the Immigration Rules. | £2,297 | £2,389 | £92 |
| Transit visa – (direct airside transit) | £34 | £35 | £1 |
| Transit visit visa (landside transit) | £62 | £64 | £2 |
| Visa for the purpose of joining a ship or aircraft as a member of the crew of that ship or aircraft | £62 | £64 | £2 |
| Representative of an overseas business | £587 | £610 | £23 |
| Single-entry visa to replace a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) | £169 | £154 | -£15 |
| Other visa | £496 | £516 | £20 |
| Electronic Visa Waiver | £15 | £15 | £0 |
| Certificate of entitlement – (right of abode) | £423 | £388 | -£35 |
| Transfer of Conditions (Vignette transfer) | £169 | £154 | -£15 |
| Call out/ out of hours fee (per hour/part hour) | £137 | £142 | £5 |
| Receiving, preparing and forwarding documents | £136 | £141 | £5 |
Points Based System – applications made outside of UK
| Fees category | Fee Before 6 April 2018 | Current Fee | Fee Change |
| Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) [note 2] | £982 | £1,021 | £39 |
| Tier 1 (Investor) | £1,561 | £1,623 | £62 |
| Approval letter from a competent body in respect of an initial application for Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) | £292 | £456 | £164 |
| Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) – subsequent application [note 2] | £585 | £608 | £23 |
| Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) [note 2] | £349 | £363 | £14 |
| Tier 1 (Post-study Work) – dependant | £581 | £604 | £23 |
| Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) – dependant | £585 | £608 | £23 |
| Tier 1 (General) – dependant | £982 | £1,021 | £39 |
| Tier 2 (General), (Intra-Company Transfer) – Long Term Staff, (Sportsperson) & (Minister of Religion), where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for a period of three years or less [note 2] | £587 | £610 | £23 |
| Tier 2 (General), (Intra-Company Transfer) – Long Term Staff, where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for a period of more than three years [note 2] | £1,174 | £1,220 | £46 |
| Tier 2 (General) shortage occupation where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for a period of three years or less [note 2] | £446 | £464 | £18 |
Sponsorship application fees
| Sponsorship | |
|---|---|
| Application category | Fee from 6 April 2022 |
| Premium Sponsor Service (12 months) Worker sponsor and Temporary worker sponsor – large sponsors | £25,000 |
| Premium Sponsor Service (12 months) Worker sponsor and Temporary worker sponsor – small sponsors | £8,000 |
| Premium Sponsor Service (12 months) Student sponsors | £8,000 |
| The expedited processing of a sponsorship management request made by a Worker sponsor or Temporary worker sponsor | £200 |
| Priority service for expedited processing of sponsor licence applications | £500 |
| Worker sponsor licence (large sponsor ) | £1,476 |
| Worker sponsor licence (small sponsor) | £536 |
| Student sponsor licence | £536 |
| Temporary Worker sponsor licence | £536 |
| Worker and Temporary Worker sponsor licence (large sponsor) | £1476 |
| Worker and Student sponsor licence (large sponsor) | £1476 |
| Worker, Temporary Worker and Student sponsor licence (large sponsor) | £1476 |
| Temporary Worker and Student sponsor licence | £536 |
| Worker sponsor licence (large sponsor), where sponsor currently holds a Temporary Worker and/or Student Sponsor Licence | £940 |
| Student sponsor basic compliance assessment | £536 |
| Sponsor action plan | £1,476 |
| Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for Skilled Worker, T2 Minister of Religion, Intra-company Transfer, Intra-company Transfer Graduate Trainee | £199 |
| Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for Temporary Work route | £21 |
| Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for International Sportsperson route – Over 12 Months | £199 |
| Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for International Sportsperson route – Up to 12 months or less | £21 |
| Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) for student, child student | £21 |
British citizenship
| UK nationality applications | |
|---|---|
| Application category | Fee from 6 April 2022 |
| Naturalisation | £1,250 |
| Naturalisation British overseas territory citizens | £1,000 |
| Nationality registration as a British citizen – adult | £1,126 |
| Nationality registration as a British citizen – child | £1,012 |
| The arrangement of a citizenship ceremony (including the administration of a citizenship oath and pledge at the ceremony) | £80 |
| The administration of a citizenship oath, or oath and pledge where the oath, or oath and pledge, are not administered at a citizenship ceremony or by a justice of the peace | £5 |
| Nationality registration – British overseas territory citizen, British overseas citizens, British Subjects, British protected persons – adult | £901 |
| Nationality registration – British overseas territory citizen, British overseas citizens, British Subjects, British protected persons – child | £810 |
| Renunciation of nationality | £372 |
| Certificate of Entitlement Nationality Right of Abode (In the UK) | £372 |
| Nationality review | £372 |
| Status Letter (Nationality) | £250 |
| Non-acquisition Letter (Nationality) | £250 |
| Nationality correction to certificate | £250 |
| Nationality – supply of a certified copy of a notice, certificate, order or declaration | £250 |
Paying UK visa fees in your local currency
UK visa fees are set in Pounds Sterling (GBP) but can be paid in your local currency based on the exchange rate at the time of payment. The Home Office sets the rate, which is typically reviewed every two weeks.
Need assistance?
Home Office fees are subject to frequent change, so you are advised to check with a legal adviser or the Home Office website for the latest fees before submitting your application.
If you have a question about a Home Office application, such as sponsor licence applications or on British citizenship fees, contact us. Our team of specialist immigration advisers help individuals and companies on all areas of UK immigration, visas and mobility.
UK visa fee FAQs
How much is a UK visa fee?
The UK visa fee will depend on the type of application you are making. For example, a visitor visa for up to six months costs £100.
How much bank balance is required for UK visa?
Some UK visas will require the applicant to show proof of a certain amount of funds in their bank account. Visitor visa applicants will need to provide evidence of access to sufficient funds to pay for accommodation and to support themselves and any dependants during their stay in the UK.
How much is a long term UK visitor visa?
The 2 year visitor visa is £361 per applicant, £655 for 5 years or £822 for 10 years.
Conclusion
For those who are trying to get a visa (work permit) in the UK, the above steps may help you. The screening process is stringent and may take months; however, if you follow it closely and provide all the required documents, your chances of getting a visa will increase dramatically.
The fees for a visa and work permit can be quite expensive. So as an employer, you need to plan ahead and anticipate any expenses related to visa applications and ensure they are not overpaying the amount that they owe.