Skilled Worker visa cost calculator

Plan the visa part of your move.

Estimate the application fee and healthcare surcharge for one adult. Keep the money you may need to show in your bank account separate.

Rates checked 19 October 2026 · GBP

Your application

One adult main applicant · Skilled Worker route

Where will you apply?

Sponsorship period on your CoS

This sets the application-fee band. Check your Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or ask your sponsor.

Expected visa permission length

Full months

Extra days

Use the full expected permission, including extra days before or after work. It can be longer than the job dates. This length sets the healthcare estimate.

Application-fee category

Choose the Salary List rate only after confirming it for your occupation. This tool does not check that eligibility.

I have confirmed I am exempt from showing maintenance funds.For example, my sponsor certifies maintenance or I meet the qualifying UK-permission rule. Check the official requirements.

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A clearer budget

See where the cost goes

01
Application fee
Based on location, sponsorship period and fee category.
02
Healthcare surcharge
Based on your full expected visa permission.
03
Money to show separately
Maintenance funds are financial evidence, separate from fees.

Use the fee table below if the calculator does not load.

The fees behind the estimate

Fees checked 19 October 2026. The sponsorship period on the CoS sets the application-fee band.

Application fee for one adult
Application	Up to 3 years	Over 3 years
Standard · outside the UK	£819	£1,618
Standard · inside the UK	£943	£1,865
Confirmed Immigration Salary List job · either location	£628	£1,235

The standard adult healthcare surcharge is £1,035 a year, charged in six-month blocks. An application from outside the UK for permission of six months or less has no surcharge; a short application inside the UK still has a charge.

Usually £1,270 must also be available to support yourself, unless exempt. These funds are separate from application payments.

What else should you budget for?

Allow separately for any tests, translations, optional priority services, travel and relocation. This calculator does not include dependants, children or possible refunds.

Still researching an offer? Start with the headline visa requirements checklist and salary comparison tool. A licensed employer still needs to confirm sponsorship for your specific job.

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Official sources

Rates are checked against GOV.UK. Estimates pause when that check is more than 30 days old.