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How much does a visa to travel to the UK cost?<\/h1>\n\n

All UK visa applications are subject to a compulsory fee. These fees cover the administrative costs of examining and processing applications. Fees vary according to the type of visa requested<\/strong>, the length of stay<\/strong> and the applicant’s country of residence<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

For a tourist stay <\/strong>: There’s no need to obtain a visa, just complete the ETA form online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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For the year 2025<\/strong>, here are some indicative examples:<\/p>\n\n

Visitor Visa<\/strong><\/td>Visa fees<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Short-stay tourist visa<\/a> for up to 6 months<\/td>\u00a3 115<\/td><\/tr>
Long-term visitor visa (2 years)<\/td>\u00a3 400<\/td><\/tr>
Long-term visitor visa (5 years)<\/td>\u00a3 771<\/td><\/tr>
Long-term visitor visa (10 years)<\/td>\u00a3 963<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Table of visa fees for visitor visas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
Transit visa<\/strong><\/td>Visa fees<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) for passengers staying in international zones<\/td>\u00a3 39<\/td><\/tr>
Visitor in Transit Visa: for passengers who have to pass through border control<\/td>\u00a3 64<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
These visas allow a maximum stay of 48 hours in the UK.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Student visa fees for the United Kingdom<\/h2>\n\n

International students wishing to study in the UK must obtain a student visa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Short-term student visa<\/strong><\/td>Visa fees<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Visa application fee<\/td>\u00a3 524<\/td><\/tr>
Immigration Health Surcharge per year<\/td>\u00a3 776<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Payment of the IHS is compulsory and allows access to the National Health Service for the duration of the stay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Can UK visa fees be paid in local currency?<\/h2>\n\n

Visa fees are set in pounds sterling (\u00a3)<\/strong>. However, payment can usually be made in the local currency<\/g> of the country of residence, based on the exchange rate applied by the British government. This rate is updated regularly and is automatically applied when you pay online. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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