Fees for, and in connection with, applications for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom
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1.—(1) Table 5 specifies the amount of the fees for the specified applications for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom, and the amount of the fee for an application for an approval letter from a designated competent body.
(2) Table 6 specifies the amount of the fee for specified applications for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom by a dependent of the main applicant.
(3) Table 7 specifies the amount of the fee for an application for indefinite leave to enter the United Kingdom as the dependant of a member of HM forces.
(4) Table 8 provides for exceptions to the requirement to pay the fees specified in Tables 5, 6 and 7, and Table 9 confers a discretion on the Secretary of State to waive or reduce the fees specified in Tables 5, 6 and 7 in certain circumstances.
(5) Paragraph 2 makes provision for the amount of fees to be paid in respect of an application for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom by a dependant of a main applicant in cases where Table 6 does not apply.
(6) The fees specified in Table 5 are subject to paragraph 3 (Applications by CESC nationals).
Table 5 (Fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom, and connected applications)
| Number of fee | Type of application | Amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | General fee for applications for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom | |
| 5.1.1 | Application for entry clearance (other than an application by a person passing through the United Kingdom) where the fee is not specified elsewhere in these Regulations or other immigration and nationality regulations. | £289 |
| 5.2 | Fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom, and connected applications, under the Points-Based System | |
| 5.2.1 | Application to the Home Office for an approval letter from a designated competent body in respect of a proposed application for entry clearance as a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Migrant. | £437 |
| 5.2.2 | Application for entry clearance as a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Migrant where fee 5.2.1 applies. | £437 |
| 5.2.3 | Application for entry clearance as a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Migrant where fee 5.2.1 does not apply. | £874 |
| 5.2.4 | Application for entry clearance as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrant. | £874 |
| 5.2.5 | Application for entry clearance as a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Migrant. | £310 |
| 5.2.6 | Application for entry clearance as a Tier 1 (Investor) Migrant. | £874 |
| 5.2.7 | Application for entry clearance as a Tier 2 (General) Migrant, a Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) Long Term Staff Migrant, a Tier 2 (Sportsperson) Migrant or a Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) Migrant where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for a period of three years or less, and fee 5.2.9 does not apply. | £514 |
| 5.2.8 | Application for entry clearance as a Tier 2 (General) Migrant or Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) Long Term Staff Migrant where a certificate of sponsorship has been issued for a period of more than three years, and fee 5.2.10 does not apply. | £1,028 |
| 5.2.9 | Application for entry clearance as a Tier 2 (General) Migrant where a shortage occupation certificate of sponsorship has been issued for a period of three years or less. | £428 |
| 5.2.10 | Application for entry clearance as a Tier 2 (General) Migrant where a shortage occupation certificate of sponsorship has been issued for a period of more than three years. | £856 |
| 5.2.11 | Application for entry clearance as a Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) Short Term Staff Migrant, a Tier 2 (Graduate Trainee) Migrant or a Tier 2 (Skills Transfer) Migrant. | £428 |
| 5.3 | Fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom as a visitor | |
| 5.3.1 | Application for entry clearance as a visitor for a period of more than six months but not more than two years. | £300 |
| 5.3.2 | Application for entry clearance as a visitor for a period of more than two years but not more than five years. | £544 |
| 5.3.3 | Application for entry clearance as a visitor for a period of more than five years but not more than ten years. | £737 |
| 5.4 | Fees for other applications for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom | |
| 5.4.1 | Application for entry clearance for settlement in the United Kingdom. | £885 |
| 5.4.2 | Application for entry clearance as a parent, grandparent, or other dependant relative of a person present and settled in the United Kingdom under Appendix FM of the immigration rules. | £1,982 |
| 5.4.3 | Application for entry clearance as the senior employee of an overseas business under paragraph 144(ii)(a) of the immigration rules. | £514 |
| 5.4.4 | Application for entry clearance as the employee of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation under paragraph 144(ii)(b) of the immigration rules. | £514 |
| 5.4.5 | Application for entry clearance as a short term student studying an English language course for a period of between six and eleven months. | £150 |
| 5.4.6 | Application for entry clearance for a period of between six and eleven months under the English language concession operated outside the immigration rules. | £150 |
Table 6 (Specified fees for dependants)
| Number of fee | Type of application for leave to remain | Amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Specified fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom as the dependant of the main applicant | |
| 6.1.1 | Application for entry clearance as the dependant of a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Migrant. | £874 |
| 6.1.2 | Application for entry clearance as the dependant of a Tier 1 (Post-Study) Work Migrant. | £518 |
| 6.1.3 | Application for entry clearance as the dependant of a student under paragraphs 76 to 81 of the immigration rules. | £310 |
Table 7 (Fee for application for indefinite leave to enter the United Kingdom – dependants of Armed Forces Personnel)
| Number of fee | Type of application | Amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | Fee for application for indefinite leave to enter the United Kingdom | |
| 7.1.1 | Application for indefinite leave to enter the United Kingdom as the dependant of a member of the armed forces under Appendix Armed Forces to the immigration rules. | £1,093 |
Table 8 (Exceptions in respect of fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom)
| Number and description of the exception | Fees to which exception applies | |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Officials of Her Majesty’s Government | |
| No fee is payable in respect of an application made in connection with the official duty of any official of Her Majesty’s Government. | All fees in Tables 5, 6 and 7 | |
| 8.2 | Dependants of refugees or persons granted humanitarian protection | |
| No fee is payable in respect of an application made under paragraphs 352A to 352FI of the immigration rules. | All fees in Tables 5, 6 and 7 | |
| 8.3 | Applications under the EC Association Agreement with Turkey | |
| No fee is payable in respect of an application made under the terms of the EC Association Agreement with Turkey. | All fees in Tables 5, 6 and 7 | |
Table 9 (Waivers in respect of fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the United Kingdom)
| Number and description of the waiver | Fees to which waiver applies | |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | General waiver | |
| No fee is payable in respect of an application where the Secretary of State determines that the fee should be waived. | All fees in Tables 5, 6 and 7 | |
| 9.2 | Scholarships funded by Her Majesty’s government | |
| The official determining an application may decide to waive the payment of the fee or reduce the amount of the fee where the application is made by a candidate for or holder of a scholarship funded by Her Majesty’s government and is in connection with such a scholarship. | All fees in Tables 5, 6 and 7 | |
| 9.3 | International courtesy | |
| The official determining an application may decide to waive the payment of the fee or reduce the amount of the fee as a matter of international courtesy. | All fees in Tables 5, 6 and 7 | |
| 9.4 | Visitors under a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Bilateral Programme | |
| The official determining an application may decide to waive the payment of the fee or reduce the amount of the fee where the applicant intends to visit the United Kingdom in connection with programmes operated by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to give funds directly to Embassies and Missions outside the United Kingdom to support activities directly connected to the United Kingdom’s international priorities. | All fees in Tables 5, 6 and 7 | |
| 9.5 | Visitors under a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Strategic Programme | |
| The official determining an application may decide to waive the payment of the fee or reduce the amount of the fee where the applicant intends to visit the United Kingdom in connection with programmes of funding operated by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to promote action on global issues in areas of strategic importance to the United Kingdom. | All fees in Tables 5, 6 and 7 | |