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What a UK work visa will cost you

Application fee, Immigration Health Surcharge and priority options for the Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker routes, with dependants.

Figures checked against GOV.UK on 11 February 2026.
Estimated total£3,8744 of 5 at or above the published level

Calculator inputs

Your entries and the published rules

4 of 5 entries are at or above the published level

This compares what you entered with 5 published rules. It is not an assessment of your application.

Estimated total

£3,874

Application fees (1 applicant)£769
Immigration Health Surcharge£3,105
Priority service£0

Key checks

  • Licensed sponsor and valid CoS

    Rule: a job offer from a Home Office licensed sponsor. Your answer: yes.

  • Occupation and skill rules

    Rule: the occupation must be eligible for the route. Your answer: yes.

  • Salary threshold

    Rule: £41,700, the higher of the baseline and the going rate entered. Your figure: £41,700.

  • English language requirement

    Rule: Skilled Worker applications generally require approved English evidence. Your answer: yes.

  • Maintenance funds

    Rule: £1,270, unless the sponsor certifies maintenance. Your figure: £0.

Maintenance requirement (if needed)

Required funds: £1,270

Includes £1,270 main applicant + £285 partner + £315 first child + £200 each additional child.

Sources

This tool is a planning estimator. Final fees and eligibility depend on your exact route, occupation code, and application details.

Skilled Worker visa costsHealth and Care Worker visa costsImmigration Health Surcharge ratesSkilled Worker route guidanceSalary rules for Skilled WorkerDependants and maintenance fundsPriority and super priority services