UK Visa Fee Hike Effective From Today: Here's How It'll Impact Students, Workers And Visitors | Read

A visa hike announced by the British government will be effective from today. With this, a visit visa to the United Kingdom for under six months will cost GBP (Great Britain Pound) 15 (around Rs. 1,500) more and a student visa will be GBP 127 (approximately Rs. 12,750) more expensive for travellers from around the world. The UK Home Office said that changes mean that the cost for a visit visa for less than six months will rise to GBP 115 (nearly Rs. 11,500) and the fee for applying for a student visa from outside the UK will rise to GBP 490, which is approximately Rs. 50,000.