The United Kingdom (UK) is set to implement a series of increased immigration and nationality fees on October 4, 2023.
The changes were formally presented in the UK Parliament on September 15 and are designed to bolster essential services and allocate more funds towards public sector pay raises.
Some of the notable changes include:
A rise in the cost of a visit visa for stays under six months, increasing by £15 to a total of £115.
An uptick of £127 in the application fee for a student visa from outside the UK, bringing the total to £490, aligning with the fee for in-country applications.
Revenue generated from these fees plays a crucial role in sustaining the operational capacity of the Home Office’s immigration and nationality system.
The government has stated that it has carefully considered the financial burden on British taxpayers while aiming to ensure an attractive service for those seeking employment in the UK, thus fostering broader prosperity.
The fee alterations encompass various categories, including:
Visit visas for durations of up to 6 months, 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
The majority of fees for entry clearance and specific applications for leave to remain in the UK, including those for work and study.
Fees for indefinite leave to enter and indefinite leave to remain.
Convention travel documents and stateless person’s travel documents.
Health and Care visas.
Fees related to certificates of sponsorship and confirmation of acceptance for studies.
The fees for the super-priority service, both in-country and out-of-country and the out-of-country fee for the priority service. The settlement priority service fee will be adjusted to align with the cost of using the priority service.
Applications to Register and Naturalise as a British Citizen and the fee for the User Pays Visa Application Service
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