Skilled Worker visa fees compared
The application fees GOV.UK spreads across several pages, in one place — per person, by route and length of stay.
| Application fee | Up to 3 years | More than 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| Applying from outside the UK | £819 | £1,618 |
| Applying from inside the UK (extend / switch) | £943 | £1,865 |
| Job on the Immigration Salary List (reduced) | £628 | £1,235 |
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
Charged per person for each year of the visa. Standard rate £1,035 / year; the discounted rate of £776 / year applies to students, under-18s and the Youth Mobility Scheme. The Health and Care Worker visa is exempt from the IHS.
Applicants must also show maintenance funds of £1,270 (unless exempt). The Immigration Skills Charge is paid by the sponsoring employer, not the applicant.
Figures verified on 21 June 2026 · official sources: Skilled Worker visa — how much it costs Pay for UK healthcare as part of your immigration application (IHS)
Information, not advice
This tool gives general information about the published UK immigration fees and rules — it is not advice on an individual case, and it does not decide whether anyone qualifies. Figures are summarised from GOV.UK and can change; always check the official pages before applying. For advice on a specific situation, find a regulated adviser via GOV.UK — Find an immigration adviser (the Immigration Advice Authority, formerly OISC).
Work out the total
Use the cost calculator to total the application fee and IHS for the applicant's length of stay and dependants.