Immigration Health Surcharge set to increase

by UK Immigration Law Firm in India

Published on: 17th July 2023
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The Immigration health surcharge is set to increase by 66% from £ 624 to £ 1,035, this will help to fund the big rise in public sector wages announced by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Immigration health surcharge for students will also increase from £470 to £776.

The increase in the immigration health surcharge will also be accompanied with an increase in the visa fees.

People moving to the UK from outside of the Common Travel Area for longer than six months are required to pay a health surcharge as part of their immigration application.

UK Immigration health surcharge trends

Immigration health surcharge trends

When is Immigration Health Surcharge paid

For applicants applying online Immigration Health Surcharge is paid as part of the application or when you book an appointment.

For postal applications the surcharge is paid online before you send your application. Applicants need to include the IHS reference number on the application form.

When will the visa fees and IHS be increased from?

The Home Office is expected to provide details of the categories of visas that will face the hikes and when the new higher rates will come into force.

A Guide on:

UK Immigration Health Surcharge: Costs, Exemptions, Payment Options, and Refunds Explained

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