Budgeting For Your Uk Business Trip: Visa Fees And Expenses

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UK Business Visa Fees as of April 2024

Standard Visitor visa (short, up to 6 months): £115
Standard Visitor visa (long, up to 2 years): £432
Standard Visitor visa (long, up to 5 years): £771
Standard Visitor visa (long, up to 10 years): £963

Note:
It is important to note that these fees are subject to change, and it is recommended to check the UK government website for the most up-to-date fee information or contact the The SmartMove2UK which is a specialized UK immigration law firm that offers comprehensive services to help entrepreneurs and business owners navigate the complexities of UK business visas.
 
They also provides personalized consultations to understand your business objectives and assess your eligibility for various UK business visa routes.
 
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... Read: New Home Office Fees effective from 10 April 2024
 
UK Business Visa Fee Exceptions
Australian nationals applying for a UK business visa for up to one year would pay £154, and for more than one year up to five years, they would pay £211.
Additional Costs to Consider
Consular Surcharge:
The sources do not specify the amount for the consular surcharge, but it is an additional fee that is added to the visa application fee.
 
VFS Service Charge:
VFS Global is a third-party visa processing company that handles visa applications for the UK government. They charge a service fee in addition to the visa application fee.
 
Optional Premium Services:
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) offer various premium services for a faster and more convenient service, including a 24-hour Super Priority Visa Service and a Priority Visa Service.
 
Healthcare Surcharge:
This is a fee that allows visa holders to access the National Health Service (NHS) while in the UK.
 
Biometric Enrolment Fee:
This fee covers the cost of collecting your biometric information (fingerprints and photograph) at the visa application centre.
Other Potential Expenses
Translation Fees:
If any of your documents are not in English, you will need to have them translated by a certified translator.
 
It is essential to factor in all associated costs to create a realistic budget for obtaining a UK business visa from India.
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The SmartMove2UK (a unit of SmartMove Immigration) is a specialist immigration law firm in India with branches in India (Mumbai | Delhi | Gurgaon | Chandigarh | Bangalore) & UK (London) led by a specialist Solicitor. Evolving from practicing exclusively in the areas of UK nationality and immigration law. Our expertise now encompasses a wider global mix including immigration laws of Australia, New Zealand, USA, Malta, Portugal (Golden Visa), Dominica, St. Kitts & Nevis, India and Canada. With more than a decade of Experience providing immigration and nationality services, we offer clients a personal and friendly, yet comprehensive solution to their immigration, travel and business needs. With the benefit of our extensive experience, we understand your needs and advise on the prospects of success and potential pitfalls in pursuing an application. Working together, we will use our experience to find a solution that matches your needs wherever possible. Our clientele includes Individuals, Corporates Corporations, Investors , Entrepreneurs and Innovators.