Different charges, different purposes
The application fee funds the immigration application. The IHS concerns access to NHS services. Endorsement, professional work, translations and optional priority services may be separate.
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Fees & healthcare surcharge
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Age, route and duration matter
The usual adult IHS is £1,035 per year. Under-18 applicants, students and their dependants, and Youth Mobility applicants normally use the £776 annual rate. Graduate-route adults use the standard rate.
Exact amounts are assessed by the application
Partial years, extra permission and exemptions affect the calculation. Budget tools on this hub use stated whole-year examples. Check the official IHS process before paying.
Waivers and exemptions
Fee waivers are limited to eligible applications and circumstances. ILR, asylum claims and eligible Health and Care Worker applications have different IHS treatment. Do not assume an exemption simply because you work in healthcare.
Fees & practical costs.
Reviewed 29 September 2026 · Government charges and professional costs are separate.
| Item | Amount / basis | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Global Talent | £766 | Endorsement plus visa, or eligible-prize route. |
| Innovator Founder | £1,357 outside / £1,693 inside UK | Endorsement and contact points are additional. |
| Graduate | £937 | Healthcare surcharge is additional. |
| Family: partner, parent or child | £2,064 outside / £1,407 inside UK | Other family categories can differ. |
| Standard ILR | £3,226 | Check route-specific exemptions and charges. |
Fees shown are public government charges reviewed 29 September 2026. A CMB enquiry is not a payment request or an application submission.
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE
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Information reviewed 29 September 2026. Fees and rules can change; use the official route guidance before applying.
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