UK visitor visa costs: current fees

Current visitor visa fees

• Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months): £135.
• Standard Visitor visa for private medical treatment (up to 11 months): £234.
• Standard Visitor visa for academics (up to 12 months): £234.
• 2-year long-term visitor visa: £506.
• 5-year long-term visitor visa: £903.
• 10-year long-term visitor visa: £1,128.

The fees were increased on 8 April 2026 and are unchanged in the fee table published for 8 October 2026.

Do I need a visa at all?

Many nationalities do not need a visitor visa but must instead apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling. Check your nationality on GOV.UK before paying for a visa you may not need.

Other costs to plan for

• The Immigration Health Surcharge is not payable for visitor visas of 6 months or less applied for from outside the UK.
• Optional priority services at visa application centres, where available.
• Translation of documents that are not in English or Welsh.
• Each family member must make their own application and pay their own fee.

Refunds

Visa fees are not normally refunded if the application is refused, so it is worth getting the application right first time.

Figures checked against GOV.UK and legislation.gov.uk on 3 October 2026. Fees and rules change; always confirm the current position on GOV.UK before applying.