{"id":573,"date":"2021-08-02T11:03:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T11:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/?p=573"},"modified":"2021-09-14T12:29:36","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T11:29:36","slug":"new-immigration-and-nationality-fees-take-effect-in-march-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/new-immigration-and-nationality-fees-take-effect-in-march-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"New Immigration & Nationality fees take effect in March 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEWS: UNITED KINGDOM<\/h3>\n

New Immigration & Nationality fees take effect in March 2016<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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In January, the Home Office introduced legislation to set the maximum amounts it can charge for visa, immigration and nationality applications over the next 4 years. This legislation is now in force.<\/p>\n

On 26 February, the Home Office laid further legislation in Parliament, which will make changes to specific application fees.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The new legislation will come into effect on 18 March (6 April for the Isle of Man).<\/p>\n

The main changes are:<\/p>\n

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  • visas linked most closely to economic growth, such as those offered to workers and students, will be increased by 2%;<\/li>\n
  • a 2% increase will apply to all visit visas to help maintain the UK\u2019s position as one of the world\u2019s top tourist destinations;<\/li>\n
  • an increase of up to 25% will apply to settlement, residence and nationality fees, as these routes deliver the most benefits to successful applicants;<\/li>\n
  • an increase of up to 33% for optional premium services offered by the Home Office such as the super premium service and priority visa services overseas;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Fees for all sponsorship categories will be held at the current rates.<\/p>\n

    These changes ensure that the Home Office can achieve a self-funding system, whilst continuing to provide a competitive level of service, and a fees structure that remains attractive to businesses, migrants and visitors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n