Claimants and applicants
51Fees
1
The Secretary of State may by order require an application or claim in connection with immigration or nationality (whether or not under an enactment) to be accompanied by a specified fee.
2
The Secretary of State may by order provide for a fee to be charged by him, by an immigration officer or by another specified person in respect of—
a
the provision on request of a service (whether or not under an enactment) in connection with immigration or nationality,
b
a process (whether or not under an enactment) in connection with immigration or nationality,
c
the provision on request of advice in connection with immigration or nationality, or
d
the provision on request of information in connection with immigration or nationality.
3
Where an order under this section provides for a fee to be charged, regulations made by the Secretary of State—
a
shall specify the amount of the fee,
b
may provide for exceptions,
c
may confer a discretion to reduce, waive or refund all or part of a fee,
d
may make provision about the consequences of failure to pay a fee,
e
may make provision about enforcement, and
f
may make provision about the time or period of time at or during which a fee may or must be paid.
4
Fees paid by virtue of this section shall—
a
be paid into the Consolidated Fund, or
b
be applied in such other way as the relevant order may specify.