Massive increases to immigration fees announced

The government has today announced massive increases in immigration fees and the immigration health surcharge. The normal rate for the immigration health surcharge will increase from £624 to £1,035 per year. This will be paid by workers entering for a period of six months or more and the family members of migrants and British citizens alike. The discounted rate for students, children and youth mobility visa holders will be increased from £470 to £776. The minister announcing the measure explicitly stated that this increase “would fund the pay rise for doctors” that was announced earlier. Immigration and nationality fees will be increased as well. Work and visit visas will rise…



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