The United Kingdom has announced a substantial increase in visa fees across multiple categories, set to take effect from April 9, 2025, as per an official notification from the Home Office.
The revised fee structure will impact tourists, students, workers, and individuals applying for British nationality.
Under the new policy, the cost of a standard six-month visit visa will rise from £115 to £127, while a two-year visit visa will now be priced at £475, up from £432. Similarly, fees for long-term visit visas—such as five-year and ten-year permits—will increase by £77 and £96, respectively.
Additionally, the fee for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will see a £6 hike, bringing the total to £16 per application.
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Increase in Student and Work Visa Fees
The changes will also impact students applying for UK study visas. The standard student visa fee will increase by £34, reaching a total of £524. Meanwhile, short-term student visas for English language courses lasting more than six months but less than eleven months will now cost £214, up from £200.
For foreign workers, various work visa categories will also experience price hikes, though specific details for each category have not been disclosed in the Home Office announcement.
Higher Fees for British Nationality Applications
The cost of Naturalisation (British citizenship) will see a notable increase, rising from £1,500 to £1,605. Moreover, sponsorship fees across multiple categories—including Student sponsor licences, Worker sponsor licences (both small and large), Temporary Worker sponsor licences, and Sponsor action plans—will also be adjusted.
