UK Home Office to Increase Immigration Fees from April 2025: Breakdown

Effective 9 April 2025, the UK Home Office has announced adjustments to various immigration and nationality fees. Below is a summary of the key changes:

1. Visit Visas

• Short-term Visit Visa (up to 6 months): Increased from £115 to £127.

Long-term Visit Visas:

• Up to 2 years: From £432 to £475.

• Up to 5 years: From £771 to £848.

• Up to 10 years: From £963 to £1,059.

2. Study Visas

• Student Visa (main applicant and dependents): Increased from £490 to £524.

• Child Student Visa: From £490 to £524.

• Short-term Student Visa (English language, 6-11 months): From £200 to £214.

3. Work Visas

• Innovator Founder Visa (main applicant and dependents): Increased from £1,486 to £1,590.

• Start-up Visa (main applicant and dependents): From £584 to £625.

4. Nationality Applications

• Naturalisation (British citizenship): Increased from £1,500 to £1,605.

• Nationality Registration as a British Citizen – Adult: From £1,351 to £1,446.

• Nationality Registration as a British Citizen – Child: Remains at £1,214.

5. Premium Services

• Priority Visa Service – Settlement: Remains at £500.

• Priority Visa Service – Non-Settlement: Remains at £500.

• Super Priority Visa Service: Remains at £1,000.

6. Passport Application Fees

Standard Online Application (within the UK):

• Adults: Increased from £88.50 to £94.50.

• Children: From £57.50 to £61.50.

Postal Applications:

• Adults: From £100 to £107.

• Children: From £69 to £74.

Premium Service (1-day processing):

• Adults: From £207.50 to £222.

• Children: From £176.50 to £189.

7. Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

• ETA Fee: Increased from £10 to £16.

These fee adjustments aim to ensure that the UK’s migration and borders system operates on a cost-recovery basis, reducing reliance on taxpayer funding. 

For a comprehensive list of all fee changes, please refer to the official Home Office website

Note: All fees are subject to change. It’s advisable to consult the official UK government website for the most current information.