The United Kingdom has announced an increase in visa fees, set to take effect from April 9, 2025.
The changes will impact various visa categories, including study, visit, sponsorship, and transit visas.
Under the new fee structure, the cost of a six-month tourist visa will rise from £115 to £127, reflecting a nearly 7% increase.
The two-year visitor visa fee will increase from £432 to £475, while the five-year and ten-year visitor visas will now cost £848 and £1,059, respectively.
Students and their dependents will also experience a 10% hike, with the application fee rising from £490 to £524.
Similarly, transit visa fees have been adjusted, with air passengers now required to pay £39 instead of £35, and land travellers paying £70 instead of £64.
The fee adjustments also affect visa extensions, skilled worker visas, naturalisation applications, and electronic travel authorisations (ETAs).
However, premium services such as expedited processing and premium sponsorship options remain unchanged.
The UK government stated that these changes are part of broader efforts to regulate immigration and manage operational costs.
