# Short-term visit visas of up to 6 months will cost £135, up from £127.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · The Financial Express*

## Key points

- UK visa and immigration fees will increase for most categories starting April 8, 2024.
- The electronic travel authorisation (ETA) fee will rise from £16 to £20 on April 8, 2026.
- Skilled Worker visa fees for sponsorship over three years increase by £99 to £1,618 for overseas applicants.
- Naturalisation as a British citizen will cost £1,709, up by £104 from the previous fee.
- No fee changes apply to Global Talent, Tier 1 (Investor), and High Potential Individual visas.

**Countries:** United Kingdom, India

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