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Home Office immigration and nationality fees changed

Updated Home Office fees apply across visit, work, study, settlement, nationality and sponsor services.

Resource type
Rules change
Last reviewed
26 July 2026
Official sources
1
Platform role
Information only
Published
8 April 2026
Effective
8 April 2026
Status
In force
General information, not a personal recommendation

This summary is not transitional-rule advice. The application date, decision date and exact commencement wording may matter.

What changed

Practical summary

  • Many application and sponsorship fees increased
  • The live fee depends on route and application location
  • ETA pricing also changed in the published table

What to do next

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  • Use the live official fee tool
  • Budget separately for IHS and optional services
  • Check dependant fees individually

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