UKVI today published an increase in visa application fees, which is taking effect for applications submitted on or after 8 April 2026.

As an example of the most popular categories, the fee increase is illustrated below:

Type Curret Fee New fee from 8 April 2026
Entry clearance as a visitor £127.00 £135.00
Entry clearence for routes to settlement, such as fiance, partners and children £1938.00 £2064.00
Entry clearence for adult dependent relatives such as parent 

£3413.00

£3635.00
In country leave to remain routes to settlement, such as for partners  £1321.00 £1407.00
Indefinite leave to remain applications  £3029.00 £3226.00
Naturalization  £1735.00 £1839.00
In country skilled workers (depending on duration, less than 3 years or more than 3 years)  £885.00 to £1751300 £943.00 to £1865.00

For other fees, follow the link here.  

Our advice 

Where possible and if you are able to, submit before 8th of April 2026, we strongly recommend that you do not delay and get in touch with us immediately, so we can submit an application at the current lower rates.

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