The UK Home Office has announced that immigration and nationality application fees will increase starting 9 April 2025. These changes will affect a broad range of categories, including visit visas, nationality applications, and sponsorship licences.
If you’re planning to submit an application or renew an immigration status, it’s essential to review the updated fees and consider submitting your application before the changes take effect.
Key Fee Increases:
| Application Type | Current Fee | Fee from 9 April 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visit visa – short (up to 6 months) | £115 | £127 |
| Visit visa – long (up to 2 years) | £432 | £475 |
| Visit visa – long (up to 5 years) | £771 | £848 |
| Visit visa – long (up to 10 years) | £963 | £1059 |
| Transit visa (direct airside transit) | £35 | £39 |
| Transit visit visa (landside transit) | £64 | £70 |
| Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode | £550 | £589 |
| Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) | £10 | £16 |
What’s New: Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
The Home Office is also rolling out the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, which applies to visitors from certain countries who do not need a visa to enter the UK. The new ETA will cost £16 from April 9.
If you’re unsure how these changes may affect your immigration plans, or if you’d like advice on whether to apply before the increases take effect, Snaid & Morris is here to help.
Get in touch with us to discuss your situation and plan your next steps with confidence.