Immigration fees

The following fee ranges are provided on the basis of one applicant, without any applications for dependant family members. Applications for related multiple applicants may be charged at different rates. In call cases we will provide you with an individual fee based on your circumstances once we have received full details from you. The fee ranges provided are based on applications where you comply with the relevant immigration rules; have no prior adverse immigration history; provide us with all required documents in a timely manner; there is no time urgency or discretionary elements to your application; and there are no other factors that may make your application non-standard.

The fees do not include the costs of any appeals.

We would ordinarily charge on a fixed-fee basis, which will vary depending on the seniority and experience of the lawyers who will assist you with your immigration requirements.  Our hourly rates range from £150 to £400 plus VAT for our non-partner fee earners and £500 to £625 plus VAT for partners and legal directors.

Our immigration team advises on all types of UK immigration applications. If the service you require is not listed below, please contact the immigration team and we will provide you with a quotation for your individual case.

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VAT is chargeable at 20%

Our fees will typically range from £10,000 - £20,000 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application.  As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for criminal records certificates, evidence of English language and tuberculosis testing.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £15,000 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application.  As well as the Home Office application fees for the endorsement application by the Designated Competent Body and the Home Office's visa application fee, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing.   Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £2,000 - £2,500 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and the reasons for the extension.  These costs do not include assisting the applicant's Sponsor with work required for the assignment of a Certificate of Sponsorship.  Should this be required, we would be happy to assist and we can provide the Sponsor with a quotation for costs.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for criminal record certificates, evidence of English language and tuberculosis testing.   Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £1,750 - £2,500 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and the reasons for the extension.  These costs do not include assisting the applicant's Sponsor with work required for the assignment of a Certificate of Sponsorship.  Should this be required, we would be happy to assist and we can provide the Sponsor with a quotation for costs.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £4,000 - £7,500 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and the reasons for the extension.  For a Tier 4 (Child) visa, the cost will also vary depending on the care arrangements which will be in place for the child while studying in the UK.  These costs do not include assisting the applicant's Sponsor with work required for the assignment of a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies.  Should this be required, we would be happy to assist and we can provide the Sponsor with a quotation for costs.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £2,500 - £5,000 plus VAT depending on the type of Tier 5 application, whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and the reasons for the extension.  These costs do not include assisting the applicant's Sponsor with work required for the assignment of a Certificate of Sponsorship.  Should this be required, we would be happy to assist and we can provide the Sponsor with a quotation for costs.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for evidence of English language and tuberculosis testing.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £7,500 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and how you are able to demonstrate your UK ancestry.   As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £10,000 plus VAT depending on your circumstances.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £10,000 - £15,000 plus VAT depending on your circumstances and how you will meet the Home Office's financial requirements for the application.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for evidence of English language and tuberculosis testing.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £12,500 - £20,000 plus VAT depending on your circumstances and how you will meet the Home Office's financial requirements for the application.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £10,000 plus VAT depending on the category of standard visitor visa you require.

Costs will include but not be limited to the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £10,000 plus VAT depending on your circumstances and those of your employer who you will be accompanying to the UK.

Costs will include but not be limited to the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs.Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £15,000 plus VAT depending on how you have qualified for Indefinite Leave to Remain.   As well as the Home Office's application fee, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for a Subject Access Request, the Life in the UK Test and evidence of English language.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £7,500 - £15,000 plus VAT depending on how you have qualified for Indefinite Leave to Remain.   As well as the Home Office's application fee, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for a Subject Access Request, the Life in the UK Test and evidence of English language.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £15,000 plus VAT depending on how you qualify for naturalisation as a British Citizen.   As well as the Home Office's application fee, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for a Subject Access Request, the Life in the UK Test and evidence of English language.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £15,000 plus VAT depending on how you qualify for registration as a British Citizen.   As well as the Home Office's application fee, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for a Subject Access Request.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

We will also charge for disbursements that we pay on your behalf. This may include costs such as translation fees and courier fees and can typically range from £30 to £500. There will also be the costs of the Home Office fees and the appointment costs which are set by the Home Office's commercial partner. The Home Office's fees vary depending on the kind of application and the duration of the visa, and the appointment costs will vary depending on where and how the application will be submitted and whether a priority service for expedited determination is being utilised. Home Office fees are subject to change and can be found here. 

Any applicant seeking a visa with a duration in excess of six months will also be required to pay an Immigration Health Surcharge which is charged at a rate of £400 per year the visa will be valid.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for the following (please note, however, that the below is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs and they do not apply to every type of application):

• Criminal Record Certificate – Applicants applying from outside of the UK will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Certificate from any country where he or she has lived for more than 12 months (whether continuously or in total) in the last ten years while aged 18 or over.  Costs for a Criminal Record Certificates will vary depending on the country from which they are obtained and will typically cost between £45 to £100;
• Evidence of English Language - Applicants may also be required to demonstrate their English language level by sitting a Home Office-approved English language test or obtaining documentation from UK NARIC to confirm that their degree was taught in English and it at least the equivalent of a UK Bachelor's degree.  The cost of the English language test will vary depending on the country where the test is taken and the course provider, but typically cost around £200.  The UK NARIC documentation will cost from £125 plus VAT, depending on the time-scales and documentation required;
• Tuberculosis Testing - If the applicant is requesting a visa with a duration of more than six months and the application is being made from outside of the UK, where the applicant has been living in a tuberculosis-prevalent country for more than six months within the last 12 months, the applicant will also be required to obtain a certificate from a Home Office-approved tuberculosis testing clinic.  The cost of the tuberculosis test will vary from clinic-to-clinic but likely to cost from £50.  A list of TB-prevalent countries can be found here;
• Subject Access Request – As part of the preparation of your application, you may wish to request your immigration records from the Home Office.  Such a request is known as a "Subject Access Request" and costs £10.
• Life in the UK Test – Applicants for ILR must sit and pass the Life in the UK test prior to the submission of their ILR application.  The Life in the UK test fee is £50.  Applicants may also wish to purchase the Life in the UK text book and other kinds of study material.  The cost of the text book and study material will vary depending on where they are purchased.

The key stages of a typical application are as follows.  However, please be aware that your application type may vary from the below:

• Taking your initial instructions and receiving a full background of your immigration requirements;
• Discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming the most appropriate visa application for you and advising on whether you meet the requirements for such a visa to be granted to you;
• Providing you with a list of required documents and details regarding the application process;
• Reviewing all application documents and drafting your application form;
• Preparing your application for submission to the Home Office including booking your appointment to submit your biometrics and application bundle.  All applications will be submitted with a letter of representations detailing how you meet the requirements for a visa to be granted to you;
• Providing you with instructions and assistance to submit your biometrics and application;
• Assisting you prepare for an interview with the Home Office, should it be required; and
• Receiving the decision of your application from the Home Office and providing you with instructions for complying with your immigration conditions.

The time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to submitting your application to the Home Office will depend upon the complexity of your case, your circumstances and how quickly the required documentation for the application can be provided by you.

Upon submission, we cannot guarantee how long it will take the Home Office to process your application.  Please see here for the Home Office's current guidelines on processing times.

The costs listed do not include any dependants or any appeals. The costs assume that you have no discretionary elements to your application, no negative immigration history, no civil or criminal convictions or pending convictions, no non-compliance with the Immigrations Rules and that your application is not time sensitive. 

If you would like to contact our Immigration team, please click here.