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    Visa application fees

     How to pay

    Visa application fees are payable in cash for each applicant. The visa application centre will not charge you a service fee for taking your application or for providing guidance on documentation. This is included in the relevant visa fee. No charges other than the visa application fee and the courier charges (if applicable) are payable. If anyone should ask you for any money other than the visa fee or the courier charge please report them immediately to the VFS visa application centre manager, or the visa officer at the UK Border Agency at the British High Commission.

    Please ensure you obtain an official receipt for all payments made. Fees are payable in cash and in Singapore Dollars only and are subject to periodic review.

    Fees for dependants: Dependants are charged the same fee as the main applicant unless otherwise stated. All dependants who are travelling must pay the fee whether or not they are included in the main applicant's passport.

    Refunds: Your visa application fee will be refunded only if the application is withdrawn in writing prior to any processing taking place or if your biometric information has not been taken.

    Refunds will not be given if your application is refused or if a long term visit visa is granted for less than the period applied for.

    These fees are effective for all visa applications made from 2 August 2011. The consular rate of exchange is S$2.04 to £1.

    Category / Type / Description
    Fee in S$
    VISIT  
    General Visitor  
    Short term visit [up to six months, single or multiple entry] 155
    Longer term visit - up to 2 years 541
    Longer term visit - up to 5 years 991
    Longer term visit - up to 10 years 1432
    Business Visitor  
    Short term visit [up to six months, single or multiple entry] 155
    Longer term visit - up to 2 years 541
    Longer term visit - up to 5 years 991
    Longer term visit - up to 10 years 1432
    Business visitor - academic visitor (up to 12 months) 155
    Business visitor - clinical attachments, dental observation and PLAB test 541
    Diplomatic Couriers 155
    Entertainer  
    Entertainer visitor [up to six months, single or multiple entry] 155
    Longer term visit - up to 2 years 541
    Longer term visit - up to 5 years 991
    Longer term visit - up to 10 years 1432
    Family visitor  
    Short term visit [up to six months, single or multiple entry] 155
    Longer term visit - up to 2 years 541
    Longer term visit - up to 5 years 991
    Longer term visit - up to 10 years 1432
    Special visitor  
    Special visitor - marriage/civil partnership 155
    Special visitor - medical treatment 155
    Special visitor - student visitor, up to 6 months 155
    Special visitor - prospective student 155
    Special visitor - parent of a child at school (up to 12 months) 541
    Special visitor - child visitor 155
    Special visitor - child visitor - up to 2 years
    [visa duration would be subject to travel restrictions]    		 541
    Special visitor - child visitor - up to 5 years
    [visa duration would be subject to travel restrictions]    		 991
    Special visitor - child visitor - up to 10 years
    [visa duration would be subject to travel restrictions]    		 1432
    Sports  
    Olympic or Paralympics Games Family Member (LOCOG approved) 155
    Sports visitor 155
    Longer term visit - up to 2 years 541
    Longer term visit - up to 5 years 991
    Longer term visit - up to 10 years 1432
    Other Visa  
    Course F 155
    TRANSIT  
    Direct Airside Transit (DAT) 104
    Joining ship/aircraft 104
    Special visitor - visitor in transit 104
    STUDY  
    Points Based System Tier 4 (UK mainland)  
    Student applicant - main applicant and dependants
    (visa duration for main applicants and their dependants is subject to length of study.  Study below degree level is limited to three years maximum duration)    		 520
    Chevening Scholarship or Fellowship  Free of charge
    British Marshall Scholarship Free of charge
    Fulbright Scholarship Free of charge
    Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan Free of charge
    Points Based System (Isle of Man) Tier 4  
    Student applicant - main applicant and dependants
    (visa duration for main applicants and their dependants is subject to length of study.  Study below degree level is limited to three years maximum duration)    		 520
    Other Student  
    Student Visitor English Language 286
    Student - application to the Channel Islands 520
    WORK  
    Points Based System Tier 1 (UK mainland)  
    Tier 1 investor, entrepreneur, exceptional talent - main applicant 1632
    Tier 1 general, investor, entrepreneur, exceptional talent applicant - dependants only 1632
    Tier 1 entrepreneur, exceptional talent; national of Croatia, Turkey or FYR Macedonia - main applicant only 1469
    Tier 1 post study applicant - main applicant and dependants 967
    Points Based System (Isle of Man) Tier 1  
    Tier 1 applicant - main applicant and dependants 881
    Tier 1 post study applicant - main applicant and dependants 936
    Points Based System Tier 2 (UK mainland)  
    Tier 2 applicant - main applicant and dependants 816
    Tier 2 applicant - national of Croatia, Turkey or FYR Macedonia - main applicant only 734
    Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer < 12 months applicant - main applicant and dependants 714
    Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer < 12 months applicant - national of Croatia, Turkey or FYR Macedonia - main applicant only 643
    Points Based System (Isle of Man) Tier 2  
    Tier 2 applicant - main applicant and dependants 510
    Points Based System Tier 5 (UK mainland)  
    Tier 5 applicant (temporary worker) - main applicant and dependants 388
    Tier 5 applicant (temporary worker) - national of Croatia, Turkey or FYR Macedonia - main applicant only 349
    Tier 5 applicant (youth mobility scheme) - main applicant only 388
    Points Based System (Isle of Man) Tier 5  
    Tier 5 applicant - main applicant and dependants 388
    Employment (non points based system)  
    Overseas domestic worker - private household 541
    Dependants of current Work Permit visa holders 816
    UK Ancestry 541
    Fisherman operating inside UK waters
    [dependent on contract of employment]    		 541
    Off Shore Workers 541
    Sole representative 541
    Vander Elst Free of charge 
    Swiss Posted Worker Free of charge 
    Turkish nationals to establish in business Free  of charge
    Work permit holder - application to the Channel Islands (main applicant and dependants) and Isle of Man (dependants) 816
    Work permit holder - application to the Channel Islands (main applicant and dependants) and Isle of Man (dependants) - national of Croatia, Turkey or FYR Macedonia - main applicant only  734
    Temporary worker - application to the Channel Islands- main applicant and dependants 388
    Temporary worker - national of Croatia, Turkey or FYR Macedonia - application to the Channel Islands- main applicant only 349
    Youth mobility scheme - application to the Channel Islands- main applicant only 388
    SETTLEMENT  
    Spouse/civil partner of a settled person 1652
    Fiancé(e)/proposed civil partner of a settled person 1652
    Unmarried/same sex partner of a settled person 1652
    Former members of HM Armed Forces 1652
    Adopted child dependant of a settled person; view to settlement 1652
    Child coming to UK for adoption; view to settlement 1652
    Child dependant of a settled person; view to settlement
    [fianc(e)/proposed CP may receive only 6 months validity]    		 1652
    Spouse / CP / Partner of exempt serving member of UK Forces (under Para 276R or Para 276AD of Immigration rules) 1652
    Child of exempt serving member of UK Forces (under Para 276R or Para 276AG of Immigration rules) 1652
    Parent, grandparent and other dependant relative of a settled person 3701
    Other Visa  
    Returning resident 541
    Family reunion  
    Family reunion - under Part 11 Free of charge
    Post flight dependants and Non-nuclear family members of refugees 1652
    Family Reunion; Other dependant relatives 541
    EXEMPT  
    Exempt Status and Courtesy Endorsements  
    Applicants on official business/duties may be exempt from immigration and / or biometric checks.  It may not be appropriate to charge a fee dependant on the purpose of the official visit.
    Private visits may not be extended this courtesy and would be subject to both fee and immigration &/or biometric checks
    Dependants of members of the armed forces are not exempt from immigration control. However, dependants of military personnel of NATO and Commonwealth countries posted for service in the UK are exempt from the requirement to provide biometrics as a matter of policy.  This exemption does not apply when the applicant is a dependant of a forces member coming to the UK for training.    		  
    Heads of state and their households Free of charge
    Diplomat on posting Free of charge
    Unmarried diplomat partner Free of charge
    Visiting Diplomat on official business Free of charge
    Non-diplomatic staff at mission Free of charge
    Embassy locally engaged staff on official business Free of charge
    Visiting government ministers on official business Free of charge
    Employees of international organisations on official business Free of charge
    Interns/ official visitors of international organisations on official business Free of charge
    Member of UK or visiting forces including; Commonwealth Armed Forces, Foreign nationals in HM Forces, Overseas military personnel visiting and Overseas military training with HM forces Free of charge
    Spouse/ CP of exempt visiting Armed Forces under Para 276 AD of Immigration rules [non-settlement] 541
    Child of exempt visiting Armed Forces under Para 276AG of Immigration rules [non-settlement] 541
    Arms control personnel - Vienna doc '92 Free of charge
    OTHERS  
    Other Visa  
    Exercise the right of access to a child 541
    Parent/primary carer of an EEA national child 541
    Chernobyl; children of - Belarus & Ukraine nationals only Free of charge
    FCO Strategic performance fund and bilateral projects Free of charge
    Single entry visa to Replace Biometric Residence Permit 143
    Commonwealth / Overseas  
    Handling applications on behalf of Commonwealth Countries/Overseas Territories 102
    Forwarding documents to Commonwealth Countries/Overseas Territories (additional fee) 143
    EEA  
    Family member of an EEA national Free of charge
    Family member of a Swiss national Free  of charge
    Other  
    Right of Abode Certificate of Entitlement 541
    Vignette transfer
    (transfer of a valid visa vignette to a new passport)    		 204
    Vignette replacement
    (replacement of lost or stolen visa)    		 Full cost of equivalent application
    Mobile biometrics / call out charge. Call-out fee for each hour or part hour, including travel time 265 an hour or part hour plus reimbursement of direct costs

    Visit the UK Border Agency website to see the £ sterling visa application fees.
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