The United Kingdom has announced a significant increase in visa fees across various categories, set to take effect from April 9, 2025, according to an official notification from the Home Office.
The revised fee structure will impact tourists, students, workers, and those seeking British nationality.
Under the new policy, the fee for a standard six-month visit visa will rise from £115 to £127, while a two-year visit visa will now cost £475, up from £432. Similarly, longer-term visit visas—including five-year and ten-year permits—will see an increase of £77 and £96, respectively.
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee has also been revised, with an increase of £6, bringing the total cost to £16 per application.
Hike in student and work visa fees
The changes will also affect students applying for visas to study in the UK. The standard student visa fee will increase by £34, bringing the total to £524. Additionally, short-term student visas for English language courses exceeding six months but not more than eleven months will now cost £214, up from £200.
For foreign workers, various work visa categories will also see price hikes, though the exact changes for each category have not been detailed in the Home Office announcement.
Increased charges for British nationality applications
The fee for Naturalisation (British citizenship) will increase significantly, rising from £1,500 to £1,605. Similarly, sponsorship fees under multiple categories—including Student sponsor licences, Worker sponsor licences (small and large), Temporary Worker sponsor licences, and Sponsor action plans—will also be revised.
