Start with what you want to do
The right UK visa depends on the purpose of your stay, your nationality, your family and employment circumstances, and how long you want to stay. This page maps the most common purposes to the routes that fit, with the Home Office fee from outside the UK.
Which route fits
| You want to | Usual route | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Work in a skilled job with a sponsor | Skilled Worker, or Health and Care Worker | £819 (or £324 for Health and Care) |
| Work without a job offer, as a leader in your field | Global Talent | £766 |
| Start a business | Innovator Founder | £1,357 |
| Study | Student, then Graduate | £558 and £937 |
| Join a partner or spouse | Partner or spouse visa | £2,064 |
| Join a parent or child | Parent or child visa | £2,064 |
| Visit | Standard Visitor visa or ETA | £135 (ETA £20) |
| Stay permanently | Indefinite leave to remain | £3,226 |
| Become British | Naturalisation | £1,709 plus £130 |
| Claim protection from persecution | Asylum | Free |
If something has gone wrong
If an application was refused, see visa refused: appeal, review or reapply. If your permission has run out, see overstaying and re-entry bans. If you are in detention, see immigration detention and bail.
How we work
We assess which route fits before you pay a fee, tell you what it will cost and what must be proved, prepare the application and evidence, and keep you informed until there is a decision. We are authorised by the Immigration Advice Authority and charge fixed fees. See UK visa fees. A consultation costs from £99.
