Immigration Estimated Price List

We have provided estimated prices below for the most common types of application and casework.

We calculate fees based on our hourly rates which can vary depending on the experience of the lawyer carrying out the work. They typically range between £635 for a Partner, £375 - £450 for a solicitor and £235 for work carried out by a paralegal or immigration caseworker.

The people working on your case and how that impacts the fee estimate will always be discussed with you at the outset of any matter.

Our legal fees

Our estimated fees below do not include VAT charged at 20% in addition to the fees unless specifically stated. Please note that the charge of VAT for immigration matters may depend on where you live or your type of immigration permission. We will confirm whether the 20% VAT is payable when you instruct us.

Work in the UK

Consultation Fees: We charge a fixed consultation fee of £100.00 which must be paid before your appointment. Contact us for payment details.

Immigration Casework Fee Estimate

Investor, business development and talent visas

Initial/switch: £8,000 - £20,000

Innovator

Extension: £7,000 - £12,000
Dependent: £2,300
Initial/switch: £8,000 - £20,000

Start-up

Initial/switch: £7,000 - £12,000
Extension: £7,000 - £12,000
Dependent: £2,300 – £3,500

UK Expansion Worker

Initial/switch: £7,000 - £12,000
Extension: £7,000 - £12,000
Dependent: £2,300 - £3,500

Entrepreneur & Investor

Extension £9,000 - £12,000
Dependent: £2,300 - £3,500

Global Talent

Initial/switch £7,000 - £20,000
Extension: £2,500 - £5,000
Dependent: £2,300 - £3,500

Long-Term Work Visas

Initial/switch (within UK): £2,400 - £3,500

Skilled Worker

Initial/switch (outside UK): £2,600 - £5,000
Extension: £2,400 - £3,500
Dependent: £1,500 - £2,500

Health & Care Worker, Senior or Specialist Worker, Scale-up Worker, Minister of Religion

Initial/switch: £2,400 - £3,500
Extension: £2,400 - £3,500
Dependent: £1,500 - £2,500

Sportsperson

Initial/switch: £2,500 - £6,000
Extension: £2,300 - £4,000
Dependent: £1,500 - £2,500

UK Ancestry

Initial/switch: £2,500 - £5,000
Extension: £2,400 - £3,500
Dependent: £1,500 - £2,500

Temporary Work Visa (incl. work experience)

Initial/switch: £2,000 - £3,500
Extension: £2,000 - £3,500
Dependent: £1,500 - £2,500

Sponsorship

Application for sponsor licence: £3,500 - £7,000
Allocation of Certificate of Sponsorship: £500 - £1,000

Study in the UK

Student: £2,300 - £3,000
Child Student: £3,500 - £4,000

Family in the UK

Partner (Fiancee. Spouse, Civil Partner, Child): Initial £4,000 - £6,000

Visitor

Initial: £2,500 - £5,000

EEA Nationals & Their Family Members (EU Settlement Scheme -Pew-Settled or Settled Status)

£2,500 - £5,000
Dependent: £1,500 - £2,500

Naturalization as British Citizen

Application (Individuals): £3,000 £6,000
Dependent: £1,500 - £2,500

Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK

Application: £3,000 - £6,000
Dependent: £1,500 - £2,500

Representation at First Tier Tribunal

£13,000 - £24,000

Please note that the actual cost may vary depending on the particular circumstances and complexity of your case. For example, it is likely that the fees will be at the lower end where the application is relatively straightforward, and could be significantly higher than the estimates provided subject to the complicating factors of the case.

Disbursements (not included in the estimated costs above)

Please note that disbursements are costs that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. Like our estimated fees above, the disbursements exclude VAT. We have indicated where VAT at 20% may be chargeable but we will confirm whether VAT is payable when you instruct us.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office and official fees for submitting the application. These vary depending on the type of application you are making. Please see the following link for further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table.
Fees of independent expert witnesses where required (VAT at 20% may be chargeable).
Interpreter fees which vary depending on what language you speak and the amount of time spent by the interpreter. VAT at 20% may be chargeable on interpreter’s fees.
Official translation fees which vary depending on the language and the number of documents requiring translation. VAT at 20% may be chargeable on translation fees.
Counsel’s fees which may be incurred for ad hoc advice on complex issues, or representation at First-Tier Tribunal hearings, at £250-£400 per hour (VAT at 20% may be chargeable).

Interpreter fees

You may require an interpreter to assist with your case for example, where English is not your first language or you do not speak English. Please note that our above fees are not inclusive of interpreter costs. You may only require a couple of hours with an interpreter, whilst other applications may require a considerable amount or time, for instance, 10-15 hours. We estimate these costs to be from £500 - £3,000 for a remote interpreter, however additional fees may apply for an in-person interpreter.

The number of hours needed will vary depending on the complexities of your case, please see “Factors that could make a case more complicated” section below for further information.

You do not have to use an interpreter chosen or recommended by the firm, and you may also wish to bring a friend, family member or community figure to assist and support you.

Services included in our charges

discussing the circumstances of your case with you in detail and advising on the Immigration Rules and your eligibility in relation to the relevant application.
Consideration of other options that may be available to you.
Completing the application documentation.
Providing you with a comprehensive checklist of required document to support of your application.
Reviewing supporting documentation provided by you and advising if additional information or evidence is required, to maximize the chances of a successful outcome.
Preparing a covering letter containing legal submissions in support of your application and submitting the application on your behalf.
Preparing further template documentation where required.
Coordinating Home Office application appointments where necessary.
Liaising with the Home Office in relation to your application/chase up if the need arises.
Providing you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

The amount of time that will be involved depends on the number of documents, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain any missing documents.

Please note that we also offer advice and assistance in relation to appeals. Our appeal services are not included in the fees above but we can discuss fee estimates for this with you if, and when it becomes necessary.

Factors that could contribute to the complexity of a case

The following are examples of issues that may impact on the cost:

The amount of supporting evidence for consideration.
Previous refusal decisions and or adverse immigration history.
The language/s you speak.
Whether you are applying with dependants and the number of dependants.
How easily and quickly you are able to provide the supporting evidence.
Whether you meet the eligibility criteria for the relevant application.
The urgency of your case for example, whether you are subject to deportation or in detention at the Immigration Removal Centre.
In relationship cases, where you are not married or you have stepchildren.

Application time frame

We aim to submit most types of application 3 weeks of instruction provided we have received all the necessary documentation, but in urgent cases we can make an application more quickly.

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. However, the Home Office has provided guidance on the current processing times which can be accessed on their website at Visa processing times: applications inside the UK - GOV.UK

Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are estimates, and all applications are likely to vary and of course, we can give you a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case.