If you are the one who is applying for a UK Visa, you have to be ready for a change in the fine print. This process of altering will start in October, and visa fees across categories are expected to increase by at least 15% or more, depending on the type of visa. The final parliamentary legislation comes after an announcement was made in July by Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.
New visa fee format in the UK:
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Back in July, the UK government announced a 15% increase in the cost of most work and visas which increase of at least 20% in the cost of priority and study visas. As per the new visa fee structure will come into effect from 4 October, the cost for a visit visa for less than six months will rise from £100 to £115 (Rs10,300 to Rs11,8,50), while the fee for a student visa for those who applying from outside the UK that will increase from Rs37, 420 to Rs50.500, all subject to parliamentary approval.
Back in July, the UK government announced a 15% increase in the cost of most work and visit visas and an increase of at least 20% in the cost of priority and study visas. As per the new visa fee structure which will come into effect from 4 October, the cost for a visit visa for less than six months will rise from £100 to £115 (Rs10,300 to Rs11,8,50), while the fee for a student visa for those applying from outside the UK will rise from £363 to £490 (Rs37,420 to Rs50,500), all subject to parliamentary approval.
Visit visas will rise by 15% as you can see given below:
For up to six months: from £100 to £115 (Rs10,300 to Rs11,850)
Up to two years: from £376 to £771 (Rs38,760 to Rs79,480)
Up to five years: from £670 to £963 (Rs69,075 to Rs99,280)
Up to 10 years: from £837 to £1,000 (Rs82,290 to Rs1,03,000)
The cost changes will apply to the following:
Visit visa for up to six months, two, five and 10 years.'
The majority of fees for entry clearance and certain applications for leave to remain in the UK including for those who work and study.
Fees for more leave to enter and to remain.
Convention travel document and stateless person's travel document.
Health and care visa.
Fees in link to certificates of sponsorship and confirmation of acceptance for studies.
The in-and-out-of-country fee for the super-priority service and the out-of-country fee for the priority service. The settlement priority service will be reduced so it is aligned with the cost of using the priority service.
Applications to register and naturalise as a British Citizen.
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