From 8 April 2026, UK Visas & Immigration are increasing immigration application fees across a variety of immigration routes. Details of all the changes that are coming into force from 8 April 2026 can be found on the Home Office immigration and nationality fees webpage.
We are highlighting here some of the most relevant changes to potential students and their dependants:
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Visitor visa (up-to 6 months) increasing to £135
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Electronic Travel Authorisation increasing to £20
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Student visa, main applicant and dependants increasing to £558
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Short-term student increasing to £228
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Child Student increasing to £558
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Graduate route, main applicants and dependants increasing to £937
We would also draw attention to some changes to sponsorship fees for institutions in the UK seeking to sponsor international students:
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Student sponsor licence increasing to £611
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Worker and Student sponsor licence (large sponsor) increasing to £1,682
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Temporary Worker and Student sponsor licence increasing to £611
These application fees, where applicable, will be reflected in our web information in due course.
