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UK visa cost and timeline calculator
Estimate the real upfront total before you pay: visa fees, dependants, immigration health surcharge, and optional faster-decision services.
Fees last reviewed 2026-03-18
This calculator is informational only and does not constitute immigration advice. GOV.UK remains the source of truth for route eligibility, fee changes, and service availability.
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Next steps
After the cost estimate, the practical sequence is to verify the route, validate the salary, and then build a sponsor shortlist instead of guessing from jobs alone.