How much a UK visa will cost South Africans in 2022

How much a UK visa will cost South Africans in 2022

Businesstech  - 13 April 2022

 

Every year on 6 April, the prices of most UK visas increase as the Home Office revises pricing,.

Immigration Health Surcharge

“If you are moving to the UK for more than six months, you will also need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS),” said Dunn. The IHS allows the use of the National Health Service (NHS) as soon as you arrive in the UK.

“Paying this surcharge gives you access to free basic medical care while you are in the UK.”

Below is a table that shows the fees charged by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI):

UK visa

Application fee

Ancestry visa

R10 208

Partner/spouse visa

R29 568

Start-up visa

R7 267

Innovator visa

R19 917

Intra-Company Transfer – more than three years

R23 743

Intra-Company Transfer – less than three years

R12 015

Skilled Worker visa – shortage occupation, less than three years

R9 208

Skilled Worker – shortage occupation, more than three years

R18 129

Health and Care visa, less than three years

R4 748

Health and Care visa, more than three years

R9 208

Student visa

R 9 420

Youth Mobility Scheme visa

R4 979

Visitor visa (6 months)

R1 922

Visitor visa (2 years)

R7 228

Current conversion rate: £1/R19.23.

How does the IHS work?

The IHS is an upfront fee that is paid in full along with your visa application.

The amount you’ll have to pay depends on which visa you are applying for and how long you’ll be staying in the UK, said Dunn.

The current fee is R12,000/£624. If you’re applying for an Ancestry visa which is valid for five years, you’ll have to pay R60,000/£3,120 upfront as part of your application.

The surcharges for other common visas are as follows:

  • Spouse visa – R23,993
  • Spousal extension – R23,993
  • Youth Mobility Scheme – R18,071
  • Student visa – R9,035

Correct Application

Every year, thousands of visa applications are rejected because they are filled out incorrectly or applicants haven’t included the right documents, said Dunn.

“The Home Office will keep your visa fee whether your application gets accepted or denied, to avoid throwing money away, or paying the same amount twice, it’s important that your application is as watertight as possible.”

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