How much the UK charges for selected work visas filed overseas

The three-year boundary

For the standard Skilled Worker fee, three years of sponsorship is in the lower bracket. A period over three years moves the application to the next bracket and adds GBP 799 at the overseas rate. The sponsorship period therefore affects the fee before any separate charges are counted. Source 1

Two lower rates have different conditions

The Immigration Salary List and Health and Care rows are separate categories in the Home Office schedule. An application under the general Skilled Worker rate does not qualify for a lower fee simply because its duration matches a lower-priced category. Check the official route and job eligibility before using the figure. Source 1 Source 2

The threshold can change with the route

The International Sportsperson application fee rises after 12 months. The Senior or Specialist Worker route uses a three-year split, while the schedule lists one application fee each for Graduate Trainee and UK Expansion Worker. The dataset keeps the exact fee basis beside each amount. Source 1

The application fee is one part of the budget

The Home Office lists different fees for some applications filed inside the UK. The Skilled Worker route usually requires a separate healthcare surcharge and proof of available maintenance funds where applicable. Health and Care Visa applicants and their eligible dependants are exempt from the surcharge. Check the fee and evidence requirements for every person applying. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

Sources

• Home Office immigration and nationality fee schedule
• GOV.UK Skilled Worker costs
• Home Office Health and Care Visa guidance