Costs of a Graduate visa

When you apply for a Graduate visa, you must pay an application fee and the immigration health surcharge (IHS). Find out how much the visa will cost you.

Paying for your visa application 

When you apply for your visa you will have to pay:

  • visa application fee of £880, and
  • immigration health surcharge (IHS) of £1,035 for each year of the work visa duration

Total fees for a:

  • two-year Graduate visa is: £2,950
  • three-year Graduate visa for a PhD or doctorate qualification is: £3,985

Possible additional costs 

Depending on priority service availability by date of application, you may be able to pay £500 extra to get a faster visa decision (5 working days). 

 Applying for a faster decision

If you're unable to verify your identity using the free UK Immigration: ID check app to prove your identity, you'll be told to book a biometrics appointment in-person (via UKVCAS). Biometric appointment fees depend on the location of the service point and the services provided. 

Find a UKVCAS service point 

View the UKVCAS services and costs 

Immigration health surcharge for public sector healthcare roles

If you paid the immigration health surcharge (IHS) and then find a job in public sector healthcare, you might be able to apply for an IHS refund. 

Find out if you might be able to get a refund for the immigration health surcharge (UK government website) 

Overseas travel

Find out how overseas travel impacts your eligibility for the Graduate route 

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