UK Spouse Visa Cost Breakdown A thorough explanation of the expenses related to applying for a UK spouse visa. These charges are divided into three categories:

1. Mandatory application fees,
2. Optional payments for accelerated processing, and
3. Additional possible costs.

Essential Application Fees

Application Fee:

This is the primary fee for processing your application. It varies depending on whether you apply from inside or outside the UK: o Outside the UK: £1,846 o Inside the UK: £1,048

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS):

The IHS gives you access to the NHS while you're in the UK. This is a mandatory fee for all applicants and is paid for each year you are granted a visa. o Cost: £1,035 per year (set to increase from £624)

Biometric Enrolment Fee:

If you apply from within the UK to extend or switch to a Spouse Visa, you'll need to pay this fee to have your fingerprints and photograph taken. o Cost: £19.20

Optional Fees for Expedited Processing

Priority Visa Service (Overseas Applications):

If you apply from outside the UK, this service might get you a decision faster for an additional fee. o Cost: £500

Priority Service (In-Country Applications):

This service is available for applications submitted within the UK and typically leads to a decision within 30 working days.

However, a 5-day Priority Service is not available. o Cost: £500

Super Priority Service (In-Country Applications):

This is the fastest option and guarantees a decision by the end of the next working day. It's available for applications made inside the UK, specifically for visa extensions and settlement applications. o Cost: £1,000 or an extra £800