Visa costs
The standard fee for a Skilled Worker visa ranges from £625 to £1,423 depending on your circumstances.
If you’re unsure of the length of your sponsorship, please check your Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or speak with your local HR team.
Visa fees can be subject to change, so please ensure you have checked the UKVI website for up-to-date fees, before applying.
Applications made outside the UK ('Entry Clearance')
| Sponsorship up to 3 years | Sponsorship more than 3 years | Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) | |
| Main applicant | £625 | £1235 | £624 per year based on duration of visa |
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Main applicant – job on shortage occupation list |
£479 | £943 | £624 per year based on duration of visa |
| Dependants | £623 |
£624 per year based on duration of visa £470 per year if under age of 18 |
Applications made inside the UK - switch of extensions ("Further Leave to Remain")
| Sponsorship up to 3 years | Sponsorship more than 3 years |
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) |
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|
Main applicant |
£625 | £1235 |
£624 per year based on duration of visa |
|
Main applicant – job on shortage occupation list |
£479 | £943 |
£624 per year based on duration of visa |
|
Dependants |
£623 |
£624 per year based on duration of visa £470 per year if under the age of 18 |
University of Edinburgh Reimbursement policy
The University of Edinburgh offers assistance for visa fees.
These webpages contain details of what can be claimed and there is a form (along with guidance notes) which is downloaded and used to make the claim. If you have any further questions about the reimbursement policy, please contact your local HR team.