UK Visa Fee Changes from 8 April 2026

24 Mar 2026 | Visalogic

UK visa fees are increasing from 8th April.

These examples represent only a portion of the changes, with a significant number of visa routes affected by the new fee structure effective from 8th April.

Entry Clearance Applications

  • 6-month visit visa – £135, an increase of £8.
  • UK Ancestry – £726, an increase of £44.
  • Spouse Entry Clearance – £2,064, an increase of £126.
  • Skilled Worker, up to 3 years – £819, an increase of £50.
  • Skilled Worker, over 3 years – £1,618, an increase of £99.

Leave to Remain Applications

  • Skilled Worker, up to 3 years – £943, an increase of £58.
  • Skilled Worker, over 3 years – £1,865, an increase of £114.
  • Spouse Further Leave to Remain – £1,407, an increase of £86.
  • Spouse Indefinite Leave to Remain (SET M) – £3,226, an increase of £197.

Citizenship

  • Nationality – £1,709 plus £130 ceremony fee, an increase of £104.
  • Child Registration – £1,000, a reduction of £214.

Sponsor Licence Fees

  • Medium or large company – £1,682, an increase of £103.
  • Small company – £611, an increase of £37.

What does this mean for your application or workforce planning?

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