Immigration for Individuals Pricing
Immigration for individuals services
If you are applying for a work visa, our specialist business immigration team can help.
We provide clear, practical advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
We will guide you through every stage of the application process and help you navigate the complexities of UK immigration law with confidence.
Range of costs
This fee overview relates to advice on preparation and submission of immigration applications for individuals. This ranges from £1,000 to £5,000 (plus VAT). Typically, the average cost will be between £1,000 and £2,500 (plus VAT).
However, the complexity of applications varies significantly. We encourage you to contact us for a personalised estimate, which we provide in all cases so you are fully aware of costs.
The above fee ranges exclude other additional / third party costs, known as ‘disbursements’, and any other expenses.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, all fees and disbursements are subject to VAT calculated at the prevailing rate. If you are based outside the UK, we may not be required to apply VAT to our rates.
We will explain the hourly rate and application of VAT before you instruct us.
Our rates
Our hourly rates, which are reviewed annually, depend on the seniority and experience of the individual carrying out the work for you.
Our range of hourly rates is as follows:
| Partners, Consultants and solicitors with 8 or more years’ post qualification experience: | £300 to £475 an hour | + VAT |
| Solicitors and senior legal executives with 4 or more years’ post qualification experience: | £250 to £300 an hour | + VAT |
| Other solicitors, legal executives and paralegals of equivalent experience: | £195 to £250 an hour | + VAT |
| Trainee solicitors, paralegals and experienced but unqualified assistants: | £120 to £195 an hour | + VAT |
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Who will work on my matter?
Your matter will be handled by a lawyer in our Employment team with appropriate experience for the complexity of your case, under Partner supervision, where appropriate.
What is included in my cost?
The fee ranges above cover the work involved in the following key stages:
- Establishing the full background to, and circumstances of, the proposed application
- Initial review of documents
- identifying and providing advice on options, and the evidence required to support an application
- preparing a personal statement, letter or supporting statement, as required
- gathering and compiling supporting evidence
- advising on processing time and premium services, as appropriate
- corresponding with you throughout
- assisting in finalising and submitting the application
Please note that all matters are individual. We will provide further information about what is required in your Client Care Letter when you instruct us.
What additional costs should I expect?
In some cases, additional costs may be incurred, including disbursements.
Disbursements are third party costs relating to your matter, which will depend on the circumstances of the case.
You will be responsible for these costs but we may handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to make the process smoother.
Disbursements relating to an immigration application for an individual may include:
- Immigration Health Surcharge
- Home Office application fees
- Priority fees
Home Office fees are reviewed annually and usually change in April each year. These are not subject to VAT. Please check the Home Office website for most recent fees: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table
Depending on your application, there may be additional costs, such as fees for an English language test, a Tuberculosis test or the Life in the UK test. You may also need to pay for documents to be translated into English, as well as fees for attending a visa application centre, retaining your passport or using a courier service.
We will discuss the specific requirements and associated costs for your application with you.
In rare circumstances, we may need to instruct a barrister on your behalf. As barristers’ fees vary, it is not possible to provide generic information about their costs.
If we advise you to instruct a barrister, we will help you choose representation with the appropriate level of experience, and will discuss the cost implications with you before proceeding.
What factors could make a case more complex?
The following are some examples of what could make a case more complex:
- Uncertainty over the correct occupation code
- Salary threshold issues
- Previous immigration problems
- Difficulties in obtaining English Language evidence
- Dependants accompanying you
- Remote working or other unusual working arrangements
- Difficulties in evidencing travel history
- Applications from higher-risk jurisdictions
- Urgent applications
Please be reassured that we will support you, wherever possible, to overcome any complexities that may arise.
How long will my matter take?
Depending on the circumstances (and these can be subject to change), a typical matter takes approximately 12 weeks.
Once we take your instructions, we will work with you to ensure your application is submitted in a timely manner. There are many factors that may affect the time it takes to receive a response to your application.
The Home Office publish current processing times from application submission. This can be found on their website: Visa processing times: applications inside the UK – GOV.UK.
Get in touch today
To find out how we can support you, contact our friendly team today