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.

UKVI Update - Application fees increasing on 09 April 2025

The application fee for Graduate visa applications submitted on or after 09 April 2025 will increase to £880.

Paying for your application 

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

  • application fee of £822
  • immigration health surcharge (IHS) of £1,035 for each year of your visa 

 

Total costs:

  • for a two-year Graduate visa is: £2,892
  • for a three-year Graduate visa for a PhD or doctorate qualification is: £3,927

Possible additional costs 

If you cannot use the free UK Immigration: ID check app to prove your identity, you will need to make an appointment with the UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS). 

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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