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Charges and Fees
The table below provides details of the various charges and fees for UK permits and visas. Click on the links for more information about each type of leave.
| Type of leave | Cost of Certificate of sponsorship/other certificate | Application for entry clearance (from British High Commission or Embassy Overseas) | Application for an extension of leave or a variation on leave |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEA national | Can work without Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| EEA national (Workers Registration Scheme) | £90 (paid by individual) | Not applicable | Not applicable |
|
Not Applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable | |
| Students | Employment Document not required | £99 | £295 (or £500 for one-day service) for student extension |
| Tier 1 Post Study Work | Employment Document not required | £205 | £400 (postal application) £600 (Premium Service) |
| Highly Skilled Migrants (Tier 1) General sub-category |
Employment Document not required
|
£600 |
£750 |
|
£170 (paid by sponosr) |
£205 (paid by individual) |
£400 (paid by individual) | |
|
applicant is sponsored by their own national government |
£99 |
No extension permitted | |
|
£10 (paid by sponsor) |
£99 |
£100 | |
| UK ancestry visa | Employment Document not required | £200 | £395 (postal application) £595 (Premium Service) |
|
|
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Exemption from fees - Nationals of any country that has ratified the Council of Europe European Social Charter and their dependents who are applying for leave to remain under the terms of a European Community Association Agreement are exempt from the charges.
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