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  • Visa Fees

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    Important: Dependants are charged the same fee as the main applicant. All dependants who are travelling must pay the fee whether or not they are included in the main applicant's passport.

    Refunds: A fee will be refundable only if the application is withdrawn in writing prior to any processing of the application and biometrics have not been taken, or if the applicant refuses to provide biometrics. Refunds will not be given if long term visit visas are granted for less than the period applied for.

    These fees are effective for all visa applications made from 15 April 2010The consular rate of exchange is £1=Rs.115.

    Category / Type / Description Fees (Rs)
    VISIT
    General visitor
    Short term visit [up to six months, single or multiple entry]
    7850
    Longer term visit - up to 2 years
    26450
    Longer term visit - up to 5 years
    48300
    Longer term visit - up to 10 years
    70150
    Business visitor
    Short term visit [up to six months, single or multiple entry]
    7850
    Longer term visit - up to 2 years
    26450
    Longer term visit - up to 5 years
    48300
    Longer term visit - up to 10 years
    70150
    Business visitor - academic visitor (up to 12 months)
    7850
    Business visitor - clinical attachments, dental observation and PLAB test
    26450
    Diplomatic Couriers
    7850
    Entertainer
    Entertainer visitor [up to six months, single or multiple entry]
    7850
    Longer term visit - up to 2 years
    26450
    Longer term visit - up to 5 years
    48300
    Longer term visit - up to 10 years
    70150
    Family visitor
    Short term visit [up to six months, single or multiple entry]
    7850
    Longer term visit - up to 2 years
    26450
    Longer term visit - up to 5 years
    48300
    Longer term visit - up to 10 years
    70150
    Special visitor
    Special visitor - marriage/civil partnership
    7850
    Special visitor - medical treatment
    7850
    Special visitor - student visitor, up to 6 months
    7850
    Special visitor - prospective student
    7850
    Special visitor - parent of a child at school (up to 12 months)
    26450
    Special visitor - child visitor
    7850
    Special visitor - child visitor - up to 2 years
    [visa duration would be subject to travel restrictions]
    26450
    Special visitor - child visitor - up to 5 years
    [visa duration would be subject to travel restrictions]
    48300
    Special visitor - child visitor - up to 10 years
    [visa duration would be subject to travel restrictions]
    70150
    Sports
    Sports visitor
    7850
    Longer term visit - up to 2 years
    26450
    Longer term visit - up to 5 years
    48300
    Longer term visit - up to 10 years
    70150
    Other visa
    Course F
    7850
    TRANSIT
    Transit
    Direct Airside Transit (DAT)
    5450
    Joining ship/aircraft
    5450
    Special visitor – visitor in transit
    5450
    STUDY
    Points-based system Tier 4 - Student applicant - main applicant and dependants
    (visa duration for main applicants and their dependants is subject to length of study.  Study below degree level is limited to 3 years maximum duration)
    22900
    Chevening Scholarship or Fellowship 
    Free of charge
    British Marshall Scholarship
    Free of charge
    Fulbright Scholarship
    Free of charge
    Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan
    Free of charge
    WORK
    Points-based system Tier 1
    Tier 1 general applicant - main applicant and dependants
    79350
    Tier 1 investor or entrepreneur - main applicant and dependants
    79350
    Tier 1 post study applicant - main applicant and dependants
    36250
    Points-based system Tier 2
    Tier 2 applicant - main applicant and dependants
    31050
    Points-based system Tier 5
    Tier 5 applicant (temporary worker) - main applicant and dependants
    14750
    Tier 5 applicant (youth mobility scheme) - main applicant only
    14750
    Employment (non points-based system)
    Overseas domestic worker - private household
    26450
    Dependants of current Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) / Work Permit visa holders
    31050
    UK Ancestry
    26450
    Fisherman operating inside UK waters
    [dependent on contract of employment]
    26450
    Off Shore Workers
    26450
    Sole representative
    26450
    Vander Elst
    Free of charge 
    Swiss Posted Worker
    Free of charge 
    SETTLEMENT
    Spouse/civil partner of a settled person
    74100
    Fiancé(e)/proposed civil partner of a settled person
    74100
    Unmarried/same sex partner of a settled person
    74100
    Former members of HM Armed Forces
    74100
    Adopted child dependant of a settled person; view to settlement
    74100
    Child coming to UK for adoption; view to settlement
    74100
    Child dependant of a settled person; view to settlement
    [fianc(e)/proposed CP may receive only 6 months validity]
    74100
    Spouse/ CP of exempt member of armed forces
    74100
    Child of exempt member of armed forces
    74100
    Parent, grandparent and other dependant relative of a settled person
    193200
    Other visa
    Returning resident
    26450
    Family reunion
    Family reunion - under Part 11
    Free of charge
    EXEMPT
    European Economic Area (EEA)
    Family member of an EEA national
    Free of charge
    Family member of a Swiss national
    Free  of charge
    Employment
    Turkish nationals to establish in business
    Free  of charge
    Exempt Status and courtesy endorsements
    Heads of state and their households
    Free of charge
    Diplomat on posting
    Free of charge
    Unmarried diplomat dependant
    Free of charge
    Visiting diplomat
    Free of charge
    Non-diplomatic staff at mission
    Free of charge
    Embassy locally engaged staff
    Free of charge
    Visiting government ministers
    Free of charge
    Employees of international organisations
    Free of charge
    Interns/ official visitors of international organisations
    Free of charge
    Commonwealth Armed Forces
    Free of charge
    Foreign Nationals in HM Forces
    Free of charge
    Overseas military personnel visiting
    Free of charge
    Overseas military training with HM forces
    Free of charge
    Arms control personnel - Vienna doc '92
    Free of charge
    Chernobyl
    Free of charge
    FCO Strategic performance fund and bilateral projects
    Free of charge
    OTHERS
    Other Visa
    Exercise the right of access to a child
    26450
    Parent/primary carer of an EEA national child
    26450
    Commonwealth / Overseas
    Forwarding documents to Commonwealth Countries/Overseas Territories (additional fee)
    7500
    Handling applications on behalf of Commonwealth Countries/Overseas Territories
    5550
    Other
    Right of Abode Certificate of Entitlement
    25300
    Vignette transfer
    (transfer of a valid visa vignette to a new passport)
    8650
    Vignette replacement
    (replacement of lost or stolen visa)
    Full cost of equivalent application
    Mobile biometrics / call out charge
    Rs 15600 an hour up to a maximum of Rs112680 for each 24 hour period

    Visa application fees are set in sterling by the British Government and are the same world wide. Visit the UK Border Agency Visa Services website to see the sterling visa application fees.
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