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The UK Government has officially implemented a new fee structure across nearly all immigration routes.
UK visa fees increased by 6% to 9% across almost all immigration routes from April 8, 2026.
KEY POINTS
- The Skilled Worker visa extension fee for those already in the UK has risen to £943.
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee for visa-exempt nationals increased from £16 to £20.
- The fee hikes directly fund the transition to a fully digital, paperless UK border system.
- Physical vignettes and BRP cards will eventually be eliminated in favor of digital permissions.
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