Immigration Fees and Costs
We offer most services on a fixed fee basis, agreed with you before any work begins. This page sets out our typical fee ranges, the Home Office fees that apply to common applications, and the other costs you should budget for.
How we charge
At Bankfield Heath Solicitors we want to give you as much information about costs as reasonably possible, so you can make an informed decision. We offer most services on a fixed or agreed fee basis. Your fee is fixed at the outset of the matter, it will not increase while we carry out the agreed work, and there are no hidden extras.
Our fixed fees do not include disbursements, which are costs payable to third parties such as the Home Office, the Tribunal, interpreters or translators. Home Office and Tribunal fees do not attract VAT. Home Office fees are normally paid directly by you to the Home Office.
Fees within the ranges below vary depending on the experience of the person conducting your matter and the complexity of your case. We will advise you of any costs before they are incurred.
Our fees
By way of example, our fee ranges for common types of case are set out below.
| Our service | Our fee range |
|---|---|
| Spouse, partner or child entry clearance application | £1,250 to £2,250 |
| Fiancé or fiancée entry clearance application | £1,250 to £2,250 |
| Partner or unmarried partner extension in the UK | £1,250 to £2,250 |
| Indefinite leave to remain, including long residence | £1,500 to £2,500 |
| Dependent relative applications | £1,950 to £2,950 |
| Naturalisation or registration as a British citizen | £750 to £1,500 |
| EU Settlement Scheme applications | £950 to £1,750 |
| Family reunion applications | £950 to £1,950 |
| Student visas | £950 to £1,250 |
| Skilled Worker visas | £1,250 to £1,950 |
| Visitor visas | £650 to £1,500 |
| Representation at a First-tier Tribunal appeal | £1,500 to £3,000 excluding VAT and disbursements such as barristers and Tribunal fees |
| Drafting and lodging grounds of appeal | £450 to £500 |
| One-off advice session | £200 to £350 |
VAT at 20% may apply to the fees above, see the VAT section below.
Home Office application fees
Home Office application fees are set by the Home Office and change regularly. You can check the current fees on GOV.UK.
Other costs to budget for
- Immigration health surcharge: £1,035 per person per year of the visa, or £776 per year for students and applicants under 18. For example, a partner visa granted for 2 years and 9 months attracts a surcharge of about £2,587.50. Fiancé visas and other visit applications of 6 months or less made from outside the UK do not attract the surcharge.
- Optional priority processing: £500 for the priority service, £1,000 for the super priority service, where the Home Office offers them.
- Life in the UK test: £50, required for most settlement and citizenship applications.
- Tribunal fees on appeals: £140 for an oral hearing, £80 for a decision on the papers.
- Translations, interpreters and independent experts where needed, charged at cost.
VAT
As a UK registered firm we charge VAT at 20% on our fees if you are ordinarily resident in the UK. We will confirm whether VAT applies to your matter before the fee is agreed. If VAT is payable, it is added to the fee ranges shown above. Home Office and Tribunal fees do not attract VAT.
What our service includes
We offer a comprehensive service which covers all work associated with the application, from the outset until the Home Office makes a decision. As an example, our service includes:
- discussing your circumstances in detail
- confirming this is the most appropriate application and advising on its strengths
- discussing other options that may be available to you
- advising on whether any criterion you do not presently meet can be overcome, and how
- considering and advising on your supporting evidence, and helping you obtain further evidence
- preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf
- advising you on the outcome and any further steps you need to take
Our fees do not include costs you pay to third parties, such as the Home Office or interpreters.
How long will my application take?
We cannot be certain how long the Home Office will take to decide your application. Standard applications commonly take 3 to 6 months, and applications the Home Office considers complex or non-standard can take substantially longer. We chase the Home Office and keep you updated on progress throughout your matter, within the fees quoted above.
When we meet you, we will assess your situation and give you a more accurate timeframe where possible.
Get a fixed quote for your case
Book a free initial consultation and we will confirm your route, your Home Office costs and a fixed fee before any work starts.
Content reviewed: 5 July 2026.