Process & Timing
UK Skilled Worker Visa Fee Calculator (2026)
A 3-year Skilled Worker visa from outside the UK costs roughly £4,500 total (visa fee £769 + IHS £3,105 + biometrics £19 + priority optional £500); 5-year applications cost ~£7,000.
Key fact
£4,500 typical 3-year cost out-of-country including IHS
Step-by-step
- 1Visa application fee: £769 (3-year out-of-country) or £1,420 (5-year).
- 2Immigration Health Surcharge: £1,035 per year.
- 3Biometrics fee: £19 (out-of-country).
- 4Priority service: £500 (optional).
- 5Add ATAS / TB test fees if applicable (£100–£150).