Immigration fees

The following fee ranges cover applications for individual clients. The fee ranges are indicative of average costs only and may be less than or higher than those indicated subject to the facts of each case. This can also apply where we carry out a significant volume of work for the same client. Depending on the circumstances, applications for dependent family members may be charged at different rates.

In all cases we will provide you with a bespoke fee based on your circumstances once we have received full details from you. The fee ranges provided are based on applications where you have no prior adverse immigration history; provide us with all required documents in a timely manner; there is no time urgency; there are no discretionary elements to your application; and there are no other factors that may make your application non-standard.

Our hourly rates will vary and depend on if a Paralegal, Associate, Managing Associate or Partner is working on the case and range from £245 to £780 plus VAT.  These rates are subject to annual review.

Our immigration team advises on all types of UK and US immigration applications. If the service you require is not listed below, please contact the immigration team and we will provide you with a quotation for your individual case.

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VAT is chargeable at 20% where applicable. We will confirm whether VAT is payable once we have been instructed.

The fees do not include the costs of any appeals or administrative review. Nor do they include the costs of any disbursements, further details of which are below.

In the vast majority of cases, our fees will fall within an average of £4,000 – £7,500 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and the reasons for the extension. These costs do not include assisting the applicant's Sponsor with work required for the assignment of a Certificate of Sponsorship. Should this be required, we would be happy to assist and we can provide the Sponsor with a quotation for costs.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for criminal record certificates, evidence of English language and tuberculosis testing.   Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

In the vast majority of cases, our fees will fall within an average of £4,000 – £7,500 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and the reasons for the extension. These costs do not include assisting the applicant's Sponsor with work required for the assignment of a Certificate of Sponsorship. Should this be required, we would be happy to assist and we can provide the Sponsor with a quotation for costs.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £10,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on your circumstances, grounds for applying, and the evidence you are able to provide in support of your case.  

Applicants may also incur costs for any required translation or couriers. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £12,500 - £30,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application, and the level of work required in relation to advising on the endorsement application.  

As well as the Home Office application fees for the endorsement application, the Home Office's visa application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £12,500 - £30,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application, and the level of work required in relation to advising on the endorsement application.  

As well as the Home Office application fees for the endorsement application, the Home Office's visa application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £10,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and the reasons for the extension. For a Child Student visa, the cost will also vary depending on the care arrangements which will be in place for the child while studying in the UK. These costs do not include assisting the applicant's Sponsor with work required for the assignment of a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies. Should this be required, we would be happy to assist and we can provide the Sponsor with a quotation for costs.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £3,500 - £6,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on the type of Temporary Work application, whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and the reasons for the extension. These costs do not include assisting the applicant's Sponsor with work required for the assignment of a Certificate of Sponsorship. Should this be required, we would be happy to assist and we can provide the Sponsor with a quotation for costs.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for evidence of English language and tuberculosis testing.  Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £10,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on your circumstances.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £10,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on your circumstances.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £10,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on your circumstances.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £10,000 - £25,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on how you are able to demonstrate your UK ancestry.   

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £7,500 - £15,500 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on your circumstances.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £7,500 - £15,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on your circumstances and how you will meet the Home Office's financial requirements for the application.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for evidence of English language and tuberculosis testing. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £12,500 - £25,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on your circumstances and how you will meet the Home Office's requirements for the application. Often these applications can result in litigation and additional fees and costs will be incurred should an application be challenged or go to court.

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for tuberculosis testing. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £7,500 - £15,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on the category of Standard Visitor visa you require.

Costs will include but are not limited to the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £5,000 - £10,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on your circumstances and those of your employer who you will be accompanying to the UK.

Costs will include but not be limited to the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £10,000 - £30,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on how you have qualified for Indefinite Leave to Remain.  

As well as the Home Office's application fee, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for a Subject Access Request, the Life in the UK Test and evidence of English language. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £10,000 - £30,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on how you have qualified for Indefinite Leave to Remain.  

As well as the Home Office's application fee, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for a Subject Access Request, the Life in the UK Test and evidence of English language. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Our fees will typically range from £12,500 - £50,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on how you qualify for naturalisation.  

As well as the Home Office's application fee, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for a Subject Access Request, the Life in the UK Test and evidence of English language. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs and any British passport application costs will be charged separately.

Our fees will typically range from £10,000 - £25,000 plus VAT (where applicable) depending on how you qualify for registration.  

As well as the Home Office's application fee, appointment submission costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for a Subject Access Request. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs and any British passport application costs will be charged separately.

There are a variety of ways in which a Home Office decision can be challenged and the available options will depend upon the nature of your case and if you are given a right of appeal. There are certain types of application that can be appealed using the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber). The process of appealing a decision to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) can be long and costly.  For example, it can take over a year for a claim to be listed for a hearing after it is first lodged.  

Our fees for assisting with an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) will vary greatly depending on many factors including but not limited to: the nature of the claim (i.e. what is being appealed), your individual circumstances, the complexity of the case, the level of urgency, the number of witnesses and the documentary evidence required. Our fees for advice and representation at the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) are therefore difficult to estimate, but would typically start from £20,000 plus VAT and disbursements, but may be significantly higher. Each fee quote will be given on a bespoke basis depending on the individual facts and merits of the case and this will impact the ultimate cost. Our fees will also vary depending on the seniority and experience of the lawyers who will assist you. 

In addition to our fees, disbursements such as barristers' fees, translation, copying and courier costs, any expert witness fees and the First-Tier Tribunal fees will also be payable. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs.

Where the matter is an appeal to the First-tier tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), the stages may include:

• taking your initial instructions and receiving a full background of your immigration history and circumstances;
• reviewing the refusal decision and all relevant supporting documentation to advise you on the merits of the appeal;
• preparing the grounds of appeal and lodging the notice of appeal on your behalf;
• assisting you to prepare all required supporting evidence;
• instructing a barrister to represent you at the appeal;
• reviewing the supporting evidence and advising on the same;
• attending the tribunal hearing; and
• advising you on the tribunal’s decision and explaining any next steps which may be required.

We will also charge for disbursements that we pay on your behalf. This may include costs such as translation fees and courier fees and can typically range from £30 to £500. As stated above, there will also be the costs of the Home Office fees and the appointment costs which are set by the Home Office and its commercial partners. The Home Office's fees vary depending on the kind of application and the duration of the visa, and the appointment costs will vary depending on where and how the application will be submitted and whether a priority service for expedited determination is being utilised.

Certain applicants will also be required to pay an Immigration Health Surcharge in order to use the National Health Service in the UK, and this is subject to change by the Home Office. The exact amount of the Surcharge depends upon the age of the applicant, the visa applied for and the length of the visa. A link to current Immigration Health Surcharge costs is here: Pay for UK healthcare as part of your immigration application: How much you have to pay - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

As well as the Home Office application fees, appointment submission costs, Immigration Health Surcharge costs and any required translation or courier costs, applicants may also incur costs for the items listed below. Please note, however, that the below is not an exhaustive list of all possible costs and they do not apply to every type of application:

• Criminal Record Certificate – Applicants applying from outside of the UK for certain visa categories will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Certificate from any country where they have lived for more than 12 months (whether continuously or in total) in the last ten years while aged 18 or over. Costs for a Criminal Record Certificates will vary depending on the country from which they are obtained;
• Evidence of English Language - Applicants may also be required to demonstrate their English language level by sitting a Home Office-approved English language test or obtaining documentation from UK Ecctis to confirm that their degree was taught in English and it at least the equivalent of a UK Bachelor's degree. The cost of the English language test will vary depending on the country where the test is taken and the course provider. The UK Eccits documentation will cost from £140 plus VAT, depending on the timescales and documentation required;
• Tuberculosis Testing - If the applicant is requesting a visa with a duration of more than six months and the application is being made from outside of the UK, where the applicant has been living in a tuberculosis-prevalent country for more than six months within the last 12 months, the applicant will also be required to obtain a certificate from a Home Office-approved tuberculosis testing clinic. The cost of the tuberculosis test will vary from clinic-to-clinic but likely to cost from £50. A list of TB-prevalent countries can be found here;
• Life in the UK Test – Applicants for ILR must sit and pass the Life in the UK test prior to the submission of their ILR application. The Life in the UK test fee is currently £50, but subject to change by the Home Office. Applicants may also wish to purchase the Life in the UK text book and other kinds of study material. The cost of the textbook and study material will vary depending on where they are purchased.

The key stages of a typical application are as follows.  However, please be aware that your application type may vary from the below:

• Taking your initial instructions and receiving a full background of your immigration requirements;
• Discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming the most appropriate visa application for you and advising on whether you meet the requirements for such a visa to be granted to you;
• Providing you with a list of required documents and details regarding the application process;
• Reviewing all application documents and drafting your application form;
• Preparing your application for submission to the Home Office including booking your appointment to submit your biometrics and application bundle.  All applications will be submitted with a letter of representations detailing how you meet the requirements for a visa to be granted to you;
• Providing you with instructions and assistance to submit your biometrics and application;
• Assisting you to prepare for any interview with the Home Office, should it be required; and
• Receiving the decision on your application from the Home Office and providing you with instructions for complying with your immigration conditions.

The time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to submitting your application to the Home Office will depend upon the complexity of your case, your circumstances and how quickly the required documentation for the application can be provided by you.

Upon submission, we cannot guarantee how long it will take the Home Office to process your application. Please see here for the Home Office's current guidelines on processing times.

The costs listed do not include any appeals or administrative review, and depending on the circumstances, costs for dependants may be charged differently. The costs assume that you have no complicating factors to your application such as discretionary elements, negative immigration history, civil or criminal convictions or pending convictions, and that your application is not time sensitive.

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