How much will I need to pay for a UK Skilled Worker Visa in 2027?

The Skilled Worker Visa fee depends on whether you apply from inside or outside the UK, and on whether your stay is shorter or longer than 3 years. You should budget for the application fee, the health surcharge and your own maintenance funds, and fees are usually revised, so check the official page before you pay.

Skilled Worker Visa Cost Components

Lower Fees and the Health Surcharge

• If your job is on the Immigration Salary List, the application fee is typically lower: £628 (approx INR 79,109) for up to 3 years and £1,235 (approx INR 1.56 L) for more than 3 years, irrespective of where you apply from.
• The IHS is a mandatory upfront payment, so a standard 3-year visa needs a single lump sum of £3,105 (approx INR 3.91 L) when you submit your digital application.
• The IHS is waived only if you qualify for the specialised Health and Care Worker Visa.

My Advice

Add the application fee, the IHS for your full stay and the maintenance funds together before you start, so you are not surprised at the payment step. Check whether your job is on the Immigration Salary List, because that can lower your fee. Confirm every figure on the official government page.