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.

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

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 to pay for::

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

Possible additional costs 

If you can use the UKVI app to apply, you may be able to choose a priority service (£500 extra) to get a faster decision. 

UKVI Priority service:  Applying for a faster decision - GOV.UK

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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