Immigration Fees
Immigration Fees
Our immigration fees are set out below. All fees are exclusive of VAT at 20% unless otherwise stated. VAT-inclusive totals are shown alongside. Home Office application fees and immigration health surcharge (IHS) are disbursements payable directly to the Home Office and are not included in our professional fees.
Asylum applications are excluded from this fee schedule. Please contact us directly to discuss asylum matters.
Personal Immigration — Indicative Fees
| Service | Our Fee (ex. VAT) | VAT (20%) | Total (inc. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Visa application (new) | From £1,500 | From £300 | From £1,800 |
| Skilled Worker Visa — extension | From £1,200 | From £240 | From £1,440 |
| UK Spouse / Partner Visa (entry clearance) | From £1,200 | From £240 | From £1,440 |
| UK Spouse / Partner Visa — extension or FLR(M) | From £1,200 | From £240 | From £1,440 |
| Graduate Visa application | From £500 | From £100 | From £600 |
| PBS Dependent (family member) Visa | From £600 | From £120 | From £720 |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) | From £1,500 | From £300 | From £1,800 |
| British Citizenship (naturalisation) | From £1,000 | From £200 | From £1,200 |
| First-Tier Tribunal appeal (immigration) | From £2,500 | From £500 | From £3,000 |
Business Immigration — Indicative Fees
| Service | Our Fee (ex. VAT) | VAT (20%) | Total (inc. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsor Licence application (new) | From £2,500 | From £500 | From £3,000 |
| Sponsor Licence renewal | From £1,500 | From £300 | From £1,800 |
| Innovator Founder Visa | From £2,000 | From £400 | From £2,400 |
| UK Start-Up Visa | From £1,800 | From £360 | From £2,160 |
| Scale-Up Visa | From £1,500 | From £300 | From £1,800 |
| Global Business Mobility Visa (Senior/Specialist Worker) | From £1,800 | From £360 | From £2,160 |
| Self-Sponsorship Visa (set-up and application) | From £3,000 | From £600 | From £3,600 |
| US Expansion Worker Visa | From £1,800 | From £360 | From £2,160 |
Typical Home Office Disbursements
The following are indicative Home Office fees. These change regularly and are set by the government. We will confirm the current fees applicable to your matter before your application is submitted.
| Application | Home Office Fee (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Visa (3 years) | £827 |
| Skilled Worker Visa (5 years) | £1,636 |
| Spouse Visa (entry clearance) | £1,846 |
| ILR (indefinite leave to remain) | £2,885 |
| British citizenship (naturalisation) | £1,000 |
| Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) | £1,035 per year (non-EU applicants) |
Home Office fees are set by the government and are subject to change. They are not subject to VAT. The firm accepts no liability for changes to government fees after a quote is provided.
Detailed information regarding Home Office fees can be found on the following link : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026
Typical Disbursements (Third-Party Costs)
Other typical third-party costs may include Immigration Health Surcharge, translation services, English language tests or priority processing options. We may not be able to confirm the precise costs in advance.
Key Stages – Immigration
When assisting with a Visa application, we typically
- Assess your circumstances to confirm the most appropriate application for your situation
- Explain the relevant Immigration Rules and whether you meet the requirements
- Identify potential issues and how these maybe addressed
- Review supporting documents and help obtain further evidence where needed
- Prepare and submit a thorough and well evidenced application on your behalf
- Advise on expected costs, timescales and arranging any other services such as priority processing
- Preparation for any Home Office interview and attend with you if required
- Respond to routine queries from UK Visas and Immigration services
- Advise on decision and guidance on next steps
- Monitor key dates, including visa expiry and future deadlines
Timescales — Immigration
Standard visa application processing times vary considerably by visa type. Current UKVI processing times are typically 3–8 weeks for standard applications. Priority and super priority services are available for certain visa types at an additional fee set by the Home Office. We will advise on the expected timescale specific to your application at the outset.
More detailed timescales can be found on the following link: Visa processing times
Who Will Handle Your Immigration Matter
Immigration matters are handled by Parvinder Singh, Immigration Specialist Consultant, who has over 20 years of experience advising individuals and businesses on UK immigration law. He has particular expertise in sponsor licences, Skilled Worker, Innovator Founder, and Start-Up visa routes.
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Our Team — Qualifications by Practice Area
The following sets out the qualified personnel responsible for supervising each practice area covered by our fee schedule.
Property Conveyancing
Supervising Partner: Dharmini Somani, Partner Solicitor — qualified 2018, 6+ years PQE, specialist in residential and commercial property, Wills & Probate, property litigation, and matrimonial law.
Supporting team: Parveen Verma, Senior Consultant Conveyancing Solicitor — over 35 years of experience in commercial property and private client work. Day-to-day matters may be handled by supervised paralegals including Cecilia Fernandes (Senior Paralegal, 10+ years' experience) and Radnika Shah (Senior Paralegal, 30+ years' experience in commercial property)
Wills, Probate and Lasting Power of Attorney
Supervising Solicitor: Dharmini Somani, Partner Solicitor — qualified 2018, specialist in Wills & Probate and private client matters.
Day-to-day matters are handled by Lasith Hewasiliyange (Paralegal, LLB Hons — University of London, currently pursuing Masters in Law) under qualified supervision.
Immigration
Lead: Parvinder Singh, Immigration Specialist Consultant — over 20 years of experience advising individuals and businesses on all areas of UK immigration and nationality law, with particular expertise in Skilled Worker, Sponsor Licences, Innovator Founder, and Start-Up visa routes.
Employment Law and Settlement Agreements
Lead: Angalee Pandya, Senior Consultant Employment Solicitor — over 18 years of experience in employment law and HR. Advises employers and employees on settlement agreements, unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, discrimination, and Employment Tribunal proceedings.
Family and Divorce
Lead: Kalpana Shah, Senior Consultant Family Solicitor — 31 years of dedicated practice in family law including divorce, child arrangements, domestic violence, and financial settlements.
Supporting: Reena Patel, Senior Consultant Family Solicitor — over 23 years of experience in all aspects of family law, member of Resolution.
Litigation and Disputes
Lead: Paul Mendelsohn, Senior Consultant Litigation Solicitor — over 35 years of experience in civil litigation, commercial disputes, and alternative dispute resolution.
Supporting: Samantha Greer, Senior Consultant Commercial Solicitor — qualified 2009, extensive experience in commercial contracts, construction disputes, and advocacy in lower courts.