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UK Raises Visa Fees; What Are Revised Fees For Indian Tourists, Students & Workers?

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If the UK has been on your mind, we have some updates for you all. The UK Home Office has raised visa and immigration fees across categories from April 8, 2026. The hike will impact visitor, student and work visa applicants, with most categories seeing an increase of around 6-7% as part of a broader revision of immigration and nationality fees. Scroll on to know more about this.

UK Raises Visa Fees Across All Categories

According to The Economic Times, the UK has increased visa fees across visitor, student and work categories, with most seeing a 6-7% hike. Effective April 8, the British High Commission in India said the revision is aimed at improving the visa system and ensuring more efficient service delivery.

As per reports, this visa fee hike is part of the UK’s effort to create a more streamlined and digital immigration system. In a public statement, they said, “UK visa costs are changing from 8 April 2026. We are making improvements to deliver a more streamlined, digital immigration system, and the global increase in visa fees will help ensure we continue to offer customers a strong, secure and efficient visa service.”

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All You Need To Know About This

The updated fee structure, listed on the UK government’s website, reflects higher charges across major visa categories. For example, the cost of a short-term visit visa (up to six months) has risen from £127 (₹15,788) to £135 (₹16,782), while a long-term visa valid for up to 10 years is now priced at £1,128 (₹1,40,272).

Here’s the revised UK visa fee –

  • Visit Visa (up to 6 months) – Increased from £127 to £135
  • Visit Visa (up to 2 years) – Up from £475 to £506
  • Visit Visa (up to 5 years) – Hiked from £848 to £903
  • Visit Visa (up to 10 years) – Visa fee up from £1059 to £1128
  • Study Visa – Student visa fee has gone up from £524 to £558
  • Work Visa (Skilled, ≤3 years) – Has been increased from £769 to £819

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We hope this information is helpful to you all.

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FAQs

Has the UK increased visa fees?

Yes, as of April 8, 2026, the UK has increased visa fees across all categories by 6-7%.

What is the tourist visa fee for the UK?

As per the latest visa fee revision, a tourist visa for up to six months now costs £135 (₹16,782).

Why has the UK increased its visa fees?

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