UK Student visa cost 2026: application fee and IHS
A clear breakdown for one applicant. The final IHS depends on the visa period calculated by the official service—not simply the course length.
Reviewed 11 August 2026 by the KR Services editorial team · Verify current requirements on GOV.UK
Application fee for one person
- The Student visa application fee is £558 whether applying from outside the UK, extending inside the UK or switching inside the UK.
- Each dependant makes a separate application and pays their own fee.
Immigration Health Surcharge
- The student-rate IHS is £776 per year for each Student applicant and eligible dependant.
- The official calculator charges for the period of immigration permission, which can include time before and after the course. Part-years are calculated under the published IHS rules.
- Example only: three full chargeable years at £776 per year equals £2,328 for one person. Use the official calculator for the actual amount.
Optional faster service
- Priority service is £500 per applicant and super priority is £1,000 per applicant when offered.
- Availability depends on the application route, location and appointment. Paying does not improve the chance of approval.
What is not included
- Course fees and any financial evidence are separate from government charges.
- Visa application centre extras, translations, TB testing, travel and document services may create additional costs.
PRIMARY SOURCES
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