UK Visa Fee Calculator
Calculate total UK visa costs including application fee, IHS surcharge, priority processing and dependants.
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: GOV.UK — Visa fees
Total Visa Cost
£3,824.00
| Application fee (main) | £719.00 |
| Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) | £3,105.00 |
| Grand Total | £3,824.00 |
Disclaimer
This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
How It Works
UK visa fees vary by category and are set by the Home Office. They include the application fee itself plus the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), currently £1,035 per year for most categories. Some visas also require biometric enrolment fees, priority processing charges and the cost of an English language test.
Common visa fees include: Skilled Worker visa from £719 (up to 3 years), Student visa from £490, Family visa from £1,846 (initial 2.5-year application) and Visit visa from £115 (6 months). Fees are higher when applying from within the UK (leave to remain) than from overseas in some categories.
This calculator totals the full cost for each visa type including IHS, priority options and typical third-party costs. It distinguishes between main applicant and dependent fees, as dependents have separate application and IHS charges.
Example: Skilled Worker visa (3 years, from outside the UK)
- Application fee: £719
- Immigration Health Surcharge: £1,035 × 3 years = £3,105
- Priority processing (optional): £500
- English test (if needed): approx. £170
- Total without priority: £3,994 | With priority: £4,494
Source: GOV.UK — Visa fees
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the UK Visa Fee Calculator do?
- Calculate total UK visa costs including application fee, IHS surcharge, priority processing and dependants. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.
- Are visa fees up to date?
- This calculator uses the current UK visa and immigration fees as published by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Fees are reviewed periodically — check GOV.UK for the very latest amounts.
- Does this include the Immigration Health Surcharge?
- Yes. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is included in the total cost calculation where applicable. The current IHS rate is £1,035 per year for most visa categories.