Work out the total upfront cost of a UK visa for you and your family, using the Home Office fees from 8 April 2026 plus the Immigration Health Surcharge.
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UK visa fees from 8 April 2026
| Visa | Fee per person |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker, outside UK (3 years or less / more) | £819 / £1,618 |
| Skilled Worker, inside UK (3 years or less / more) | £943 / £1,865 |
| Health and Care Worker (3 years or less / more) | £324 / £628 |
| Student | £558 |
| Graduate | £937 |
| Youth Mobility Scheme | £340 |
| Standard Visitor (6 months) | £135 |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain | £3,226 |
| British citizenship | £1,709 + £130 ceremony |
The Immigration Health Surcharge
Most visas for more than 6 months also need the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), paid upfront for the whole visa: £1,035 a year, or £776 a year for students, Youth Mobility and children under 18. Health and Care Worker visa holders and their families are exempt.
Example: Skilled Worker family
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| 3 visa fees at £819 (worker, partner, child) | £2,457 |
| IHS for 2 adults, 3 years | £6,210 |
| IHS for 1 child, 3 years | £2,328 |
| Total | £10,995 |
Biometrics appointments, priority services, TB tests, English tests and the employer’s Certificate of Sponsorship and Immigration Skills Charge are separate.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026?
£819 from outside the UK for up to 3 years, or £1,618 for longer, plus the health surcharge of £1,035 a year.
How much is a UK Student visa?
£558 from 8 April 2026, plus the health surcharge of £776 a year.
Do children pay the full visa fee?
Usually yes: dependants pay the same application fee, but the health surcharge for under-18s is £776 a year.
How much does British citizenship cost?
£1,709 for the application plus £130 for the citizenship ceremony.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Home Office immigration and nationality fees, 8 April 2026
- GOV.UK: How much the health surcharge costs
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