Immigration News - Immigration Fees, United Kingdom Reminder: Immigration fees increased Oct. 4 Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) October 9, 2023 IMPACT — MEDIUM The Home Office has enacted significant increases to some immigration fees, effective Oct. 4. Key Points: The cost of a visit visa for under six months has increased by 15%, from £100 to £115. The application fee for a student visa from outside the United Kingdom has risen by nearly 35%, from £363 to £490. Fees for certificates of sponsorship, settlement, citizenship, entry clearance and leave to remain have increased by 20% or more, while some visa fees have been dropped. Background: The U.K. government announced these fee increases along with increases in the immigration health surcharge in July. The immigration health surcharge is set to rise by 66%, from £624 per year to £1,035. The government has not announced when the surcharge will go into effect but will likely be in 2024. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. Copyright ©2023 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.