UK raises visa and sponsor licence fees across immigration routes

Higher fees increase cost of hiring foreign talent

Migration Economy
Economic Times ·
Change
The UK increased visa, settlement and sponsor licence fees by around 6–7%, effective April 8, 2026.
Why it matters
The change raises the cost of hiring and relocating international workers and students, requiring budget adjustments by employers and institutions.
Implications
  • — Employers must absorb higher sponsorship costs — hiring budgets increase
  • — Applicants face higher fees — relocation affordability declines

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