Don’t delay! Apply for your UK visa before fees increase

The prices, for now

Application fees for UK visas vary massively. This is what you’re going to pay for your UK visa application before April 2018 if you are applying from outside of the UK:

The process of applying and reapplying for your UK visa is not only expensive, but time-consuming and stressful. If you want to guarantee your visa application has the best chance of success, get in touch with an experienced immigration expert who can assist you every step of the way.

Why you need to get your UK visa application right the first time

Unfortunately, thousands of visa applications fail every month. Worse still, the Home Office will keep your visa fee whether your application gets accepted or denied. To avoid throwing money away, or paying the same amount twice, it’s important that your application is as watertight as possible.

The Immigration Health Surcharge

If you are moving to the UK for more than six months, and you are a non-EU citizen, you will also need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). The IHS allows you to use the National Health Service (NHS) as soon as you arrive in the UK. Paying this surcharge gives you access to free basic medical care while you are in the UK.

The amount you will have to pay will depend on which visa you are applying for. You will have to pay:

• £150 per year for a student or Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa
• £200 per year for all other visa applications

Please note: If your application includes part of a year that is less than six months, you will pay half the yearly amount.

The great thing about the IHS is that, unlike with your visa application fee, your IHS will automatically be paid back into your bank account if your application is refused. Do note, your IHS will not be refunded if your visa application is successful but you choose not to go to the UK.

We offer a “no visa, no fee” guarantee, so if you don’t get your UK visa, we won’t charge you a cent. Get in touch with us on immigration@sableinternational.com or call +27 (0) 21 657 2153 or +44 (0) 20 7759 4500.