UK Skilled Worker visa fees
What a UK Skilled Worker visa actually costs — the Home Office application fee, the Immigration Health Surcharge you pay up front, and the Immigration Skills Charge your employer pays. Figures from the official gov.uk pages.
Application fee (paid by the applicant)
| Where you apply | Up to 3 years | More than 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| From outside the UK | £819 | £1,618 |
| From inside the UK | £943 | £1,865 |
| Immigration Salary List job | £628 | £1,235 |
Jobs on the Immigration Salary List pay the reduced fee (same inside or outside the UK).
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
Paid up front for the whole visa length: £1,035 per year for a main applicant. A 3-year visa is £3,105; 5 years is £5,175.
Immigration Skills Charge (paid by the employer)
| Sponsor size | First 12 months | Each extra 6 months |
|---|---|---|
| Medium or large sponsor | £1,320 | £660 |
| Small or charitable sponsor | £480 | £240 |