UK Standard Visitor Visa Cost

Quick answer

A UK Standard Visitor visa costs around 135 GBP for a short visit of up to 6 months. Long-term visit visas cost more. Visitors do not pay the health surcharge. Always confirm current fees on gov.uk before you apply.

The short visit visa fee

The Standard Visitor visa lets you come to the UK for tourism, family visits, business meetings, and some short courses. For a single visit of up to 6 months, the fee is around 135 GBP.

You pay this fee to the UK government when you submit your online application. It is separate from any charge you pay to a service that helps you prepare your papers.

Fees change from time to time. Check the current amount on gov.uk before you start, so you know the exact price for the date you apply.

Long-term visit visa fees

If you visit the UK often, a long-term visit visa can be worth it. These let you make repeat visits over a longer period. Each entry still has to be a genuine short visit, usually up to 6 months at a time.

The approximate fees are:

• 2-year long-term visit visa: around 506 GBP
• 5-year long-term visit visa: around 903 GBP
• 10-year long-term visit visa: around 1128 GBP

A long-term visa can save money if you plan several trips. Think about how often you will travel and for how many years. As always, confirm the current fees on gov.uk before you decide.

No health surcharge for visitors

Some UK visa routes require the Immigration Health Surcharge. This is an extra payment that gives access to the National Health Service during a longer stay.

Standard Visitors do not pay the health surcharge. That is one less cost to plan for.

Because visitors are not covered for routine NHS care, many travellers buy private travel or medical insurance for their trip. That is your choice and it is not part of the visa fee.

Priority services

The standard fee comes with a normal processing time. If you need a decision faster, the UK government offers paid priority services for an extra cost.

• Priority service: a faster decision, usually within a few working days.
• Super priority service: an even faster decision, often by the next working day.

These options are not always available at every location, and prices vary. There may also be a small fee for using a visa application centre or for optional add-ons like extra copies or holding your passport. Check what is offered for your country on gov.uk.

Code X Elite fees vs government fees

It helps to keep two costs separate in your mind.

• The government visa fee: you pay this directly to the UK government when you apply. Examples are the amounts listed above.
• The Code X Elite service fee: a separate flat fee you pay us to prepare your documents.

Code X Elite is a document-preparation service. We help you get your application papers ready, organised, and complete. You submit your own application and you pay the visa fee to the UK government yourself.

Our flat fee means you know the cost up front. There are no hourly rates and no surprises. We are not lawyers and we do not give immigration advice. We help with the clerical work of preparing a clear, well-ordered application.

See what our preparation covers on our UK Standard Visitor visa page, or read our step-by-step guide on how to apply.

Frequently asked questions

Is the visa fee included in the Code X Elite service fee?

No. Our flat service fee covers document preparation only. You pay the UK government visa fee yourself when you submit your application.

Do I have to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge as a visitor?

No. Standard Visitors do not pay the health surcharge. Many travellers buy private travel insurance instead, but that is your choice.

Will I get my money back if my visa is refused?

The UK government visa fee is generally not refunded if your application is refused. This is why careful preparation matters. Confirm the refund rules on gov.uk before you apply.

A note on fees and advice

All fee amounts here are approximate and can change. Always confirm the current fees on gov.uk before you apply. Code X Elite provides clerical document-preparation help only. We are not lawyers and we do not provide immigration advice or legal advice.

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