UK visas to cost more for students, skilled workers: How much do you need to now
₹1,500) more, and student visas will be £127 (approximately ₹12,750) more expensive for international travelers. The changes became effective from 4 October.
The hike in visa fees applies to most of the categories, including fees for up to 6 months, 2, 5 and 10-year visit visas; the majority of fees for entry clearance and certain 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; health and care visa; fees in relation to certificates of sponsorship and confirmation of acceptance for studies; and applications to register and naturalise as a British Citizen, the official site mentioned. “The cost of family, settlement and citizenship visas will increase by 20%, while the cost of work and visit visas will increase by 15%.
The immigration health surcharge (IHS) will also rise to GBP 1,035 a year," official website also mentions The visa fees for students and dependents will increase to GBP 490, but there won't be an increase in fees for short-term English courses lasting 6 to 11 months. The British Government has announced that a UK Tourist Visa for under six months will cost ₹1,543 (£ 15) more UK Student Visas will be ₹13,070 (£127) more expensive for travelers from around the world For skilled workers, visa fees are £719 (approximately ₹65,000) if the sponsorship certificate is issued for three years or less, and £1420 (approximately ₹129,000) if the certificate is for over three years.
Visa fees have risen for skilled workers in shortage occupations in the UK with a sponsorship certificate. For certificates valid for three years or less, the cost is GBP 551 (around ₹50,351), while certificates exceeding three years incur a fee
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