We understand that transparency and certainty about legal costs is just as important as providing pragmatic and succinct advice with excellent response times.
We pride ourselves on being open and transparent on costs from an initial enquiry to a successful conclusion. We also regularly benchmark our costs against our local competitors.
We offer a range of fee models, including fixed fees, retainers and capped fees. If we charge on a time spent basis, we will always provide an estimate or agree a cap on our time.
We are required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority Transparency Rules to publish information on the cost of Immigration applications to members of the public. We have provided this generic information below but would be happy to provide you with a bespoke quote for your matter.
We charge fixed fees for the majority of immigration applications. If the type of visa application you require is not included, please contact us for a quote.
Where we quote a fixed fee, our fee is based on what we consider reasonable, taking into account the time the matter will take to prepare based on our current hourly rates (set out below). VAT is charged at the standard rate of UK VAT, which is currently 20%. We also factor in the complexity or urgency of the matter, the level of expertise required, together with the circumstances of your case and any supporting evidence required.
The more information that can be provided at the outset, will enable us to provide you with the most accurate quotation. If the application proceeds without any unforeseen complications, then the cost for a ‘single applicant’ is set out at the specific visa category below.
If the circumstances of your application are more complex or it becomes protracted for any reason – then the cost may well exceed the fees specified for the immigration route.
| Role | Hourly rate (excl. VAT) |
| Legal Director | £350 |
| Solicitor | £230 |
| Trainees/Paralegals | £125 to £150 |
Disbursements are expenses related to your application that are payable to us or to third parties, such as visa application fees, appointment booking fees, surcharges or translation fees. We will make payment of most disbursements on your behalf or, alternatively, you may be asked to pay them directly. We will agree with you at the start of the matter how disbursements will be paid. If we pay on your behalf, we will request payment of all disbursements in advance.
Each visa route application cost set out below provides an indication of the ‘standard application’ fee that you can expect to pay for the type of application you are making.
Links have been provided to the Government/Home Office pages with fees. The visa application fees are set by the Home Office, but these are revised annually. Some nationals attract concessionary rates. If this applies to your circumstances, we will notify you at the start of the matter.
Where the Immigration Health Surcharge is payable, the cost will be included at the relevant visa route below.
Other possible disbursements for standard applications include:
Higher visa fees will be payable for priority or super priority applications. These vary from country to country. Those costs are set out on either Teleperformance, VFS Global, or Access depending on the country you are applying from.
The standard rate of UK VAT, which is currently 20%, is charged on all disbursements deemed as services. VAT is added on to our standard services such as travel and bulk photocopying costs.
We have set out the typical costs for a ‘standard application’ for a single applicant in the routes below:
The typical fee for a standard single application for Naturalisation under paragraph 6(1) or (2) or Registration under section 1(3) of the British Nationality Act 1981.
Our professional fee will be from £3,500 – £6,000 plus VAT and disbursements.
An application for naturalisation or registration under the British Nationality Act 1981 will typically involve:
The costs quoted here do not include:
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an application for naturalisation or registration within 2-4 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
The typical fee for a late application under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Our professional fees for applicants will be from £1,750 to £3,500 plus VAT and disbursements.
An application for ‘settled’ or ‘pre-settled’ status under the EU Settlement Scheme will typically involve:
The costs quoted here do not include advice and assistance in relation to any appeal should the Home Office refuse your application.
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit a late application under the Settlement Scheme within 2 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
The typical fee for a Youth Mobility Visa.
Our professional fee will be from £1,750 to £3,000 plus VAT and disbursements.
An application for a Youth Mobility Visa will typically involve:
The costs quoted here do not include:
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an application for naturalisation or registration within 2-4 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
The typical fee for a standard single application for a visitor visa.
Our professional fee will be from £2,500 to £4,500 plus VAT and disbursements.
An application for naturalisation or registration under the British Nationality Act 1981 will typically involve:
The costs quoted here do not include:
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an application for a visitor visa within 2-4 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
The typical fee for a standard single application for a family member visa.
Our professional fee will be from £6,000 to £9,000 plus VAT and disbursements.
a. Visa application fee – please click here
b. Immigration Health Surcharge fee – please click here
c. Life in the UK (extensions only) – £50
d. ECCTIS – to compare foreign qualifications – UKVI report – from £150 plus VAT
e. English language tests – vary by provider but around £200
f. Translation of documents into English – from £90
g. Courier fees – Inter UK depending on weight – up to 10kgs (£50 plus VAT)
h. Appointment fees in UK – from £60
For a Family member application, the work will typically involve:
The costs quoted here do not include:
Timescales
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an application for naturalisation or registration within 2-6 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
Please see below the typical fee in relation to a standard Innovator or High Potential Individual (HPI) application.
Our professional fee will be from £9,500 to £14,000 plus VAT and disbursements.
a. Visa application fee – please click here
b. Immigration Health Surcharge fee here
c. ECCTIS – to compare foreign qualifications – UKVI report – from £150 plus VAT
d. English language tests – vary by provider but around £200
e. Translation of documents into English – from £90
f. Courier fees – Inter UK depending on weight – up to 10kgs (£50 plus VAT)
g. Appointment fees in UK – from £60
h. Overseas criminal records certificate – vary by country
For an Innovator or High Potential Individual (HPI) application the work will typically involve:
The costs quoted here do not include:
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an Innovator or High Potential Individual (HPI) application within 4-10 weeks of you instructing us (after the approval of the endorsing body), but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
Please see below the typical fee in relation to a standard Global Talent application for leave to remain.
Our professional fee will be from £6,000 – £8,000 plus VAT and disbursements.
a. Endorsement Fee and Visa application fee – please click here
b. Immigration Health Surcharge fee – please click here
c. ECCTIS – to compare foreign qualifications – UKVI report – from £150 plus VAT
d. English language tests – vary by provider but around £200
e. Translation of documents into English – from £90
f. Courier fees – Inter UK depending on weight – up to 10kgs (£50 plus VAT)
g. Appointment fees in UK – from £60
h. Overseas criminal records certificate – vary by country
For an application for Global Talent leave to remain the work will typically involve:
The costs quoted here do not include:
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an endorsement application for Global Talent within 2-5 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this. Once the endorsement is approved it is normally another 2-12 weeks before a visa application is submitted.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
Please see below the typical fee in relation to a standard application for UK Ancestry application.
Our professional fee will be from £3,000 – £4,500 plus VAT and disbursements.
a. Visa application fee – please click here
b. Immigration Health Surcharge fee here
c. ECCTIS – to compare foreign qualifications – UKVI report – from £150 plus VAT
d. English language tests – vary by provider but around £200
e. Translation of documents into English – from £90
f. Courier fees – Inter UK depending on weight – up to 10kgs (£50 plus VAT)
g. Appointment fees in UK – from £60
h. Overseas criminal records certificate – vary by country
For an application for UK Ancestry leave to remain the work will typically involve:
The costs quoted here do not include:
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an application for UK Ancestry leave to remain within 2-8 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
Please see below the typical fee in relation to a standard application for standard indefinite leave to remain.
Our professional fee will be from £3,500 to £6,000 plus VAT and disbursements.
Visa application fee – please click here.
a. Life in the UK – £50
b. ECCTIS – to compare foreign qualifications – UKVI report – from £150 plus VAT
c. English language tests – vary by provider but around £200
d. Translation of documents into English – from £90
e. Courier fees – Inter UK depending on weight – up to 10kgs (£50 plus VAT)
f. Appointment fees in UK – from £60
For an application for indefinite leave to remain the work will typically involve:
The costs quoted here do not include:
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an application for indefinite leave to remain within 4-8 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
Please see below the typical fee in relation to a standard application for Indefinite Leave to Remain on the basis of completing 10 Years continuous residence in the UK.
Our professional fee will be from £6,000 to £9,000 plus VAT and disbursements.
a. Visa application fee – please click here
b. Life in the UK – £50
c. ECCTIS – to compare foreign qualifications – UKVI report – from £150 plus VAT
d. English language tests – vary by provider but around £200
e. Translation of documents into English – from £90
f. Courier fees – Inter UK depending on weight – up to 10kgs (£50 plus VAT)
g. Appointment fees in UK – from £60
For an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (10 Years Long Residence) the work will typically involve:
The costs quoted here do not include:
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (10 Years Long Residence) within 4-12 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
Please see below the typical fee in relation to a standard skilled worker application. For the purposes of our fee arrangements, we will also consider, Health and care, Minister of Religion, Sportsperson and all visas under the Global Business Mobility routes for the same fee quote.
Our professional fee will be from £3,000 to £6,000 plus VAT and disbursements.
a. Visa application fee – please click here
b. Immigration Health Surcharge fee – please click here
c. ECCTIS – to compare foreign qualifications – UKVI report – from £150 plus VAT
d. English language tests – vary by provider but around £200
e. Translation of documents into English – from £90
f. Courier fees – Inter UK depending on weight – up to 10kgs (£50 plus VAT)
g. Appointment fees in UK – from £60
For a skilled worker application the work will typically involve:
The costs quoted here do not include:
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an application for skilled worker within 2-4 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
The typical fee for a standard single application for student visa.
Our professional fee will be from £3,000 to £6,000 plus VAT and disbursements.
a. Visa application fee – please click here
b. Immigration Health Surcharge fee – please click here
c. ECCTIS – to compare foreign qualifications – UKVI report – from £150 plus VAT
d. English language tests – vary by provider but around £200
e. Translation of documents into English – from £90
f. Courier fees – Inter UK depending on weight – up to 10kgs (£50 plus VAT)
g. Appointment fees in UK – from £60
The costs quoted here do not include:
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an application for a student visa within 2-4 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.
The typical fee for a standard single application for Graduate visa.
Our professional fee will be from £3,000 to £3,500 plus VAT and disbursements.
a. Visa application fee – please click here
b. Immigration Health Surcharge fee – please click here
c. ECCTIS – to compare foreign qualifications – UKVI report – from £150 plus VAT
d. English language tests – vary by provider but around £200
e. Translation of documents into English – from £90
f. Courier fees – Inter UK depending on weight – up to 10kgs (£50 plus VAT)
g. Appointment fees in UK – from £60
The costs quoted here do not include:
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Current processing times are available in UK here and outside UK here.
We will normally be able to submit an application within 2-4 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know if we become aware that it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note that applications are likely to vary depending on circumstances. We will give you a more accurate estimate of timings (and costs) once we have more information about you. None of the information contained within this document should be taken as a binding estimate or quotation. All fee quotes will be clarified in our engagement letter.