Updated Visa Fees as from 6th July 2009

As from the 6th of July 2009, there will be an increase on the  visa fees and on the consular fees . The major changes are:

• The introduction of Tier 4 (students) of the Point Based System
• Different fees for long term validity visas. There are now seperate fees for 2 year, 5 year and 10 year visas.
• A new fee to transfer a valid visa from on passport to another.
• Increase in fees for all categories.

Updates will be done regularly on the changes required on the  Visa fee  chart.

Press Release on Student Visa Fee Updates 31/03/09

From 31 March 2009, students from Cameroon, Gabon, Central Africa Republic and Chad looking to study in the UK will be able to apply for their visa through Tier 4 of the new streamlined Point Based System aimed at simplifying the application precess following this press release

Attached are the changes on the visa fees for students. 

PRESS RELEASE

The UK Border Agency informs the public of the changes to the Visitor Category Introduction of Tiers 2 & 5 of the point Based System following a Press Release which clarifies what activities are permitted during business visits to the UK.