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The cost of a UK visa application varies depending on the type of visa, the duration of stay, and the country of application. Here are some examples of visa fees for Indian citizens applying in 2023
• A standard visitor visa for up to 6 months costs Rs. 9854. This visa can be used for tourism, business, or short-term study purposes.
• A student visa for up to 3 years costs Rs. 33,250. This visa can be used for studying a full-time course at a UK institution
• A spouse visa for up to 2.5 years costs Rs. 1,40,895. This visa can be used for joining a partner who is a UK citizen or settled person.
• A work visa for up to 3 years costs Rs. 1,03,000. This visa can be used for skilled workers who have a job offer and sponsorship from a UK employer.
These fees are only for the visa application and do not include other costs such as the Immigration Health Surcharge, biometric enrolment, or priority services. You can check the full list of visa fees on the UK government website. You can also use
The online tool to work out the cost of your UK visa application
You can pay the visa fees online in British Pound Sterling (GBP), US$, or in local currencies such as Indian Rupees. Payment can be made using a debit or credit card after completing the application form