UK Skilled Worker Visa — Fee Calculator
The all-in cost of a UK Skilled Worker visa, with current 2026 fees. Including dependants, ILR, and what your sponsor pays separately.
Your situation
You will pay
10,029
Your sponsor pays an additional £6,579 separately (cannot be passed to you under sponsor duties).
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visa application fee (5y, out-of-country) | £1,420 | |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | £5,175 | £1,035 × 5 years |
| Biometric enrolment + courier | £49 | Approx. — varies by country |
| Priority service (optional) | £500 | 5-day decision; £1,000 super-priority for next-day |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain | £2,885 | After 5 years on Skilled Worker; includes Life-in-the-UK + B1 English costs ~£200 |
| YOU PAY | £10,029 | |
| Immigration Skills Charge — paid by employer | £5,000 | £1,000/year × 5 (small/charity sponsors: £364/year) |
| Sponsor licence fee — paid by employer | £1,579 | One-off, valid 4 years |
| SPONSOR PAYS (info) | £6,579 |
Caveats
- Fees update annually each April. This calculator reflects 2025/26 published fees as of April 2026.
- The sponsor cannot legally pass the Immigration Skills Charge or sponsor licence fee to you. Watch for clawback clauses in offer letters — these are unenforceable for those specific charges.
- Some employers offer reimbursement of the visa fee + IHS as part of relocation. Worth asking, especially at A-rated sponsors recruiting at scale.
- The Health and Care Worker visa fee shown is approximate; check the gov.uk fee schedule for the exact figure for your route and country of application.
Salary thresholds
Minimum required salary by year and route.
Glossary
CoS, IHS, ILR, ISC explained.
Sponsor Licence Checker
Verify your employer can sponsor.
Cite this calculator
SponsorshipJobs (2026). UK Skilled Worker Visa Fees Calculator. https://sponsorshipjobs.io/uk-visa-fees-calculator.