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🔄 UK Visa Extensions — 2025

How much does a visa extension cost?

Exact extension fee, IHS, and priority service — all visa types, updated May 2025.

✓ Extension fee + IHS ✓ Monthly cost view ✓ Cumulative total ✓ 2025 UKVI rates

Visa Extension Cost Calculator

Based on official UKVI 2025 fee schedule — including IHS

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Based on official UKVI 2025 fees. Estimates only — always verify at gov.uk/visa-fees before applying. Not immigration advice.
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How much does it cost to extend a UK visa? (2025)

UK visa extension costs vary significantly by visa type. Most applicants pay the same fee as their original visa application plus the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for the new period. The IHS is calculated at £1,035 per year for most work and family visas (£776 for students and children), rounded up to the nearest full year and paid upfront in full.

A Skilled Worker visa extension for 3 years costs £719 (fee) + £3,105 (IHS) = £3,824 per person. A Partner visa extension for 2.5 years costs £1,846 (fee) + £3,105 (IHS) = £4,951 per person. Health and Care Workers pay just £284 or £551 with no IHS — a major saving compared to other work visas.

You can apply to extend your UK visa up to 3 months before your current leave expires. Applying on time is critical — working or staying in the UK without valid leave is a serious immigration offence.

Visa extension FAQs

How much does it cost to extend a UK visa?
The cost depends on your visa type. Skilled Worker: £719 (up to 3yr) or £1,420 (over 3yr) plus IHS of £1,035/yr. Partner visa: £1,846 plus IHS of £1,035/yr. Health and Care Worker: £284 or £551 with no IHS. Use the calculator above for your exact total including all components.
Do I pay the IHS again when I extend my visa?
Yes. Every extension requires the full IHS for the new visa period to be paid upfront before you submit the application. The IHS is charged per complete year of the extension, rounded up. A 2-year-and-6-month extension requires 3 full years of IHS.
When should I apply to extend my UK visa?
You can apply up to 3 months before your current visa expires. Most applicants aim to apply 4 to 6 weeks before expiry. If you apply before your visa expires, you can continue living and working in the UK on "Section 3C leave" while your extension is decided, even if your original visa expires during processing.