The British government has announced an increase in visa fees which will come into effect immediately from today.
With this, tourists from all over the world will have to pay an additional GBP 127 (about Rs 12,750) for a student visa and an additional GBP 15 (Rs 1,500) for a UK visit visa for stays. less than six months.
According to the UK Home Office, the cost of a visit visa lasting less than six months will increase to GBP 115 (about Rs 11,500), and the fee for applying for a student visa from outside the UK will increase to GBP 490. (about 50,000 rupees). ).
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The increase in visa fees applies to most categories, including fees for visit visas of up to six months, two, five and 10 years; most entry clearance fees and certain applications for permission to remain in the UK, including those for work and study; fees for indefinite entry leave and indefinite stay leave; health and care visas; fees for sponsorship certificates and confirmation of study acceptance; and application.
“It is right and fair to increase visa application fees so we can fund vital public services and allow for wider funding to contribute to public sector wages,” a Home Office spokeswoman said.
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- What are the UK visa application fees?
- UK student visa fee
- UK work visa fee
- UK tourist visa fees
- UK Skilled Worker Visa
- What are the documents required for a UK student visa?
- Helpful Tips for Getting a UK Student Visa
What are the UK visa application fees?
The new cost structure for UK visas for foreigners, including Indians, will come into force on October 4. The cost of UK visas for students, skilled workers and immigrants will increase.
According to the official website, the cost of family, settlement and citizenship visas will increase by 20%, while work and visit visas will increase by 15%.
The annual Immigrant Health Surcharge (IHS) will also increase to £1,035.
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UK student visa fee
The fee for applying for a UK student visa from outside the UK has been increased to Rs 50,428 (£490).
UK work visa fee
If you come to the UK on a skilled worker visa (with a certificate of sponsorship for three years or less), you need to pay GBP 718 (Rs 77,147). The current fee for this visa category is GBP 625.
UK tourist visa fees
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According to the UK Home Office, the cost of a UK visit visa for less than six months will increase to 11,835 rupees (£115).
UK Skilled Worker Visa
The visa fee for qualified employees with a sponsorship certificate for three years or less will be GBP 719 (Rs 65,000). However, if the sponsorship certificate has been issued for more than three years, the immigration cost will be £1,420, or approximately £129,000.
What are the documents required for a UK student visa?
When applying for a visa, you will often need:
- A valid passport or other travel documents.
- Proof of cash to cover your subsistence needs during your training.
- Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) reference number and documents required to obtain the CAS
- Passport-sized color photographs.
- Tuberculosis test (mandatory in South Asian countries)
- Evaluation documentation.
- Certificate of approval from the Academic Technology Approval Program (ATAS) (if required).
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Additional documentation may be required if you are:
- You are not a citizen of the country from which you are applying.
- Under 18 years old
- Have a family (dependency)
Helpful Tips for Getting a UK Student Visa
- Try not to postpone your visa appointment to the last minute because obtaining a student visa takes at least three weeks.
- Start your visa application six months in advance.
- Before applying for a visa, you must receive a certificate of acceptance for studies (CAS) from your university.
- Before applying, make sure the institute is licensed.
If you require a prior visa to enter the UK (depending on your nationality), you must apply for the Standard Visitor Visa online before traveling to the UK. The earliest you can apply is three months before your planned trip to the UK.
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For up to six months, a standard visitor visa costs £95. As a normal tourist, you can stay in the UK for up to six months. Under some conditions, you may have the right to request an extended stay.
A long-term (multiple entry) visit visa for the United Kingdom provides for numerous visits of up to six months at a time over a period of two, five or ten years.
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