Calculate the exact total cost of your UK spouse or partner visa — including IHS surcharge, biometrics and optional priority processing.
The visa application fee is £1,938 if applying from outside the UK, or £1,321 if switching inside the UK. You also pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035/year per adult, £776/year per child) plus biometrics (~£19.20 per person). Total costs for a single applicant on a 2.5-year visa from abroad start at around £4,545.
The IHS gives you access to the NHS during your stay. It costs £1,035 per year per adult and £776 per year per child. For a 2.5-year visa, that's £2,587.50 per adult. It must be paid upfront in full when you submit your application.
Priority service (£500 per applicant) aims to process your application within 5 working days. Super priority (£800) targets the next working day. Standard processing can take up to 24 weeks. Priority is worth it only if you have urgent travel needs.
Yes, dependent children can be included. Each child pays their own application fee (£1,938 outside UK / £1,321 inside UK) and a reduced IHS rate of £776 per year.
The application fee is non-refundable if your visa is refused. However, the IHS surcharge is fully refunded if your application is unsuccessful.