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Statutory Instruments
IMMIGRATION
NATIONALITY
Made
18th March 2025
Laid before Parliament
19th March 2025
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2) to (4)
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations with the consent of the Treasury( 1) in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 68(1) and (7) and 74(8)(a), (b) and (d) of the Immigration Act 2014( 2) and sections 86(1) and (3), 87(2) and 93(6)(a) of the Immigration Act 2016( 3). These Regulations are made further to the provision in the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2016( 4).
1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Immigration, Nationality and Passport (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
(2) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), these Regulations come into force at 9.00 a.m. on 9th April 2025.
(3) Regulations 5(3),7,8,10(3)and(6)and11(3)and(4)come into force on 1st May 2025.
(4) Part 3andparagraph 1ofSchedule 3come into force on 10th April 2025.
(5) Subject toparagraphs (6)and(7), these Regulations extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
(6) The following provisions of these Regulations also extend to the Isle of Man for the same purpose as the provisions of the principal Regulationswhich they amend—
(a) this regulation;
(b) regulation 2in so far as it relates toregulation 10;
(c) regulation 10.
(7) The following provisions of these Regulations also extend to the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey for the same purpose as the provisions of the principal Regulationswhich they amend—
(a) this regulation;
(b) regulation 2in so far as it relates toregulation 11;
(c) regulation 11.
(8) In these Regulations, “ the principal Regulations” means the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2018( 5).
2. The principal Regulationsare amended in accordance withthis Part.
3.—(1) Schedule 1 (applications for entry clearance to enter, and leave to enter, the United Kingdom) is amended in accordance with the following paragraphs ofthis regulation.
(2) Table 1 (fees for applications for entry clearance to enter or leave to enter the United Kingdom) is amended bySchedule 1to these Regulations.
(3) In Table 1, in entry 1.4.1(b)—
(a) for “Appendix Child staying with or joining a Non-Parent Relative (Protection)” substitute “Appendix Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection)”( 6);
(b) for “the child of a relative, who is not a parent” substitute “a child joining a close relative”.
(4) In Table 2 (specified fees for dependents), for “£716”, in both places it occurs, substitute “£766”.
(5) In Table 3 (fee for applications for entry clearance and indefinite leave to enter the United Kingdom – dependants of HM Armed Forces service leavers and members of HM Armed Forces), for “£2,885” substitute “£3,029”.
(6) In Table 4 (exceptions in respect of fees for and in connection with applications for entry clearance to enter or leave to enter the United Kingdom)—
(a) in entry 4.2.1, for “Appendix Family Reunion (Protection)” substitute “Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors with Protection)”( 7);
(b) in entries 4.6 and 4.6.1, for “Part 7 of”, both times it occurs, substitute “Appendix Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) to”( 8).
(7) In paragraph 3A (reduction of fees for Health and Care Visa applications and related applications by dependants), in sub-paragraphs (2), (3) and (4)—
(a) for “£435”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£465”;
(b) for “£869”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£929”;
(c) for “£267”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£286”;
(d) for “£533”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£570”.
4.—(1) Schedule 2 (applications for leave to remain in the United Kingdom) is amended in accordance with the following paragraphs ofthis regulation.
(2) In paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1)—
(a) in the definition of “Article 3 or Refugee Convention application”, in paragraph (d), for “Appendix Family Reunion (Protection)” substitute “Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors with Protection)”;
(b) in the definition of “specified human rights application”, in paragraph (ca), for “Appendix Child staying with or joining a Non-Parent Relative (Protection)” substitute “Appendix Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection)”.
(3) Table 6 (fees for applications for limited leave to remain in the United Kingdom and connected applications) is amended bySchedule 2to these Regulations.
(4) In Table 7 (fees for specified applications for limited leave to remain in the United Kingdom as a dependant), for “£716”, in both places it occurs, substitute “£766”.
(5) In Table 8 (fees for applications for indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom and connected applications), for “£2,885” substitute “£3,029”.
(6) In Table 9 (exceptions and waivers in respect of fees for applications for, or in connection with, leave to remain in the United Kingdom), in entry 9.14.2, for “Part 7 of” substitute “Appendix Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) to”.
(7) In paragraph 3A (reduction of fees for Health and Care Visa applications and related applications by dependants) in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4)—
(a) for “£543”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£581”;
(b) for “£1,085” substitute “£1,161”;
(c) for “£267”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£286”;
(d) for “£533”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£570”;
(e) for “£949”, in both places it occurs, substitute “£1,161”.
5.—(1) Schedule 3 (documents and administration) is amended in accordance with the following paragraphs of this regulation.
(2) Table 10 (fees for miscellaneous documents and services) is amended bySchedule 3to these Regulations.
(3) In Table 10, omit the following entries—
(a) 10.10.1;
(b) 10.10.2;
(c) 10.10.4.
6.—(1) Schedule 4 (sponsorship) is amended in accordance with the following paragraphs of this regulation.
(2) Table 14 (fees in relation to sponsor licences, premium services for sponsors, certificates of sponsorship and confirmations of acceptance for studies) is amended bySchedule 4to these Regulations.
(3) In Table 15 (fees for other applications and processes in connection with sponsorship)—
(a) in entry 15.1.1, for “£536” substitute “£574”;
(b) in entry 15.2.1, for “£1,476” substitute “£1,579”.
7. In Schedule 6 (premium services in the United Kingdom), in Table 17, omit from entry 17.8 to the end of the table.
8. In Schedule 7 (premium services outside the United Kingdom), in Table 18, omit from entry 18.5 to the end of the table.
9. In Schedule 8 (nationality), Table 19 (fees for applications relating to nationality) and Table 20 (fees for applications, processes and services in connection with nationality) are amended bySchedule 5to these Regulations.
10.—(1) Schedule 9 (applications in relation to entry clearance to enter the Isle of Man and premium services) is amended in accordance with the following paragraphs of this regulation.
(2) Table 21 (fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the Isle of Man) is amended bySchedule 6to these Regulations.
(3) In Table 21A (fees for applications for assessment of an overseas qualification) omit the following entries—
(a) 21A.1;
(b) 21A.2;
(c) 21A.4
(4) In Table 22 (specified fees for dependants)—
(a) in entry 22.1.1, for “£716” substitute “£766”;
(b) in entry 22.1.1A, for “£1,191” substitute “£1,274”;
(c) in entry 22.1.1B, for “£435” substitute “£465”.
(5) In paragraph 3A(3) (reduction of fees for Health and Care Visa applications and related applications by dependants), for “£435” substitute “£465”.
(6) In Table 25 (premium services outside the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man) omit from entry 25.4 to the end of the table.
11.—(1) Schedule 10 (applications for entry clearance to enter the Bailiwick of Guernsey or the Bailiwick of Jersey and premium services) is amended in accordance with the following paragraphs of this regulation.
(2) Table 26 (fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the Bailiwick of Guernsey or the Bailiwick of Jersey) is amended bySchedule 7to these Regulations.
(3) In Table 26ZA (fees for applications for assessment of an overseas qualification) omit the following entries—
(a) 26ZA.1;
(b) 26ZA.2;
(c) 26ZA.4.
(4) In Table 27 (premium services outside the United Kingdom and the relevant bailiwick) omit from entry 27.4 to the end of the table.
12. The Passport (Fees) Regulations 2022( 9) are amended in accordance with this Part.
13. In regulation 3 (fees), in paragraph (2), for “£30” substitute “£32”.
14.—(1) The Schedule (fees for passport applications etc.) is amended in accordance with the following paragraphs of this regulation.
(2) The table in paragraph 2 is amended bySchedule 8to these Regulations.
(3) In paragraph 3—
(a) for “£78”, in both places it occurs, substitute “£83.50”;
(b) for “£119”, in both places it occurs, substitute “£127.50”.
(4) In paragraph 4, for “£23.50” substitute “£25”.
(5) In paragraph 7, for “£12” substitute “£13”.
(6) In paragraph 8—
(a) for “£90” substitute “£96.50”;
(b) for “£131” substitute “£140.50”.
(7) In paragraph 9, for “£23.50” substitute “£25”.
(8) In paragraph 10, for “£12” substitute “£13”.
(9) In paragraph 11, for “£12” substitute “£13”.
(10) In the table in paragraph 12, for “£12”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£13”.
We consent
Anna Turley
Jeff Smith
Two of the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty’s Treasury
18th March 2025
Seema Malhotra
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Home Office
18th March 2025
Regulation 3(2)
1. In Table 1 (fees for applications for entry clearance to enter or leave to enter the United Kingdom), in relation to the fee number in that table specified in column 1 of the table below, for the fee specified in relation to that fee number in column 2 of the table below, substitute the fee specified in column 3 of the table below.
| Column 1: number of fee | Column 2: current amount of fee | Column 3: increased amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | £115 | £127 |
| 1.1.2 | £432 | £475 |
| 1.1.3 | £771 | £848 |
| 1.1.4 | £963 | £1,059 |
| 1.1.5 | £200 | £220 |
| 1.1.6 | £200 | £220 |
| 1.1.7 | £64 | £70 |
| 1.1.8 | £115 | £127 |
| 1.2.2 | £200 | £214 |
| 1.3.4 | £1,191 | £1,274 |
| 1.3.6 | £1,884 | £2,000 |
| 1.3.6A | £719 | £769 |
| 1.3.6B | £1,420 | £1,519 |
| 1.3.6C | £551 | £590 |
| 1.3.6D | £1,084 | £1,160 |
| 1.3.6F | £298 | £319 |
| 1.3.6G | £298 | £319 |
| 1.3.6H | £719 | £769 |
| 1.3.6I | £298 | £319 |
| 1.3.6J | £822 | £880 |
| 1.3.6K | £822 | £880 |
| 1.3.11 | £490 | £524 |
| 1.3A.1 | £1,191 | £1,274 |
| 1.3A.2 | £435 | £465 |
| 1.3B.1 | £524 | £561 |
| 1.3B.2 | £192 | £205 |
| 1.3B.3 | £716 | £766 |
| 1.3C.1 | £180 | £193 |
| 1.3C.2 | £250 | £268 |
| 1.3D.1 | £2,885 | £3,029 |
| 1.3E.1 | £2,885 | £3,029 |
| 1.4.1 | £404 | £424 |
| 1.4.3 | £64 | £70 |
| 1.4.4 | £1,846 | £1,938 |
| 1.4.4A | £1,846 | £1,938 |
| 1.4.5 | £3,250 | £3,413 |
| 1.4.6 | £719 | £769 |
| 1.4.7 | £1,258 | £1,321 |
| 1.5.1 | £637 | £682 |
Regulation 4(3)
1. In Table 6 (fees for applications for limited leave to remain in the United Kingdom and connected applications), in relation to the fee number in that table specified in column 1 of the table below, for the fee specified in relation to that fee number in column 2 of the table below, substitute the fee specified in column 3 of the table below.
| Column 1: number of fee | Column 2: current amount of fee | Column 3: increased amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1.1 | £1,258 | £1,321 |
| 6.2.4 | £1,486 | £1,590 |
| 6.2.6 | £1,884 | £2,000 |
| 6.2.6A | £827 | £885 |
| 6.2.6B | £1,636 | £1,751 |
| 6.2.6C | £551 | £590 |
| 6.2.6D | £1,084 | £1,160 |
| 6.2.6F | £298 | £319 |
| 6.2.6G | £822 | £880 |
| 6.2.6H | £298 | £319 |
| 6.2.6I | £827 | £885 |
| 6.2.6J | £298 | £319 |
| 6.2.6K | £822 | £880 |
| 6.2.6L | £822 | £880 |
| 6.2.11A | £490 | £524 |
| 6.2A.1 | £1,486 | £1,590 |
| 6.2A.2 | £584 | £625 |
| 6.2B.1 | £524 | £561 |
| 6.2B.2 | £192 | £205 |
| 6.2B.3 | £716 | £766 |
| 6.2C.1 | £180 | £193 |
| 6.2C.2 | £250 | £268 |
| 6.3.1 | £827 | £885 |
| 6.3.3 | £1,000 | £1,100 |
Regulation 5(2)
1. In Table 10 (fees for miscellaneous documents and services) at 10.3 (fees for applications for travel documents), in relation to the fee number in that table specified in column 1 of the table below, for the fee specified in relation to that fee number in column 2 of the table below, substitute the fee specified in column 3 of the table below.
| Column 1: number of fee | Column 2: current amount of fee | Column 3: increased amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 10.3.1 | £280 | £300 |
| 10.3.2 | £141 | £151 |
| 10.3.3 | £82 | £94.50 |
| 10.3.4 | £53 | £61.50 |
2. In Table 10, in relation to the fee number in that table specified in column 1 of the table below, for the fee specified in relation to that fee number in column 2 of the table below, substitute the fee specified in column 3 of the table below.
| Column 1: number of fee | Column 2: current amount of fee | Column 3: increased amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 10.4.1 | £35 | £39 |
| 10.7A.1 | £10 | £16 |
| 10.8.1 | £25 | £28 |
Regulation 6(2)
1. In Table 14 (fees in relation to sponsor licences, premium services for sponsors, certificates of sponsorship and confirmations of acceptance for studies), in relation to the fee number in that table specified in column 1 of the table below, for the fee specified in relation to that fee number in column 2 of the table below, substitute the fee specified in column 3 of the table below.
| Column 1: number of fee | Column 2: current amount of fee | Column 3: increased amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 14.1.1 | £1,476 | £1,579 |
| 14.1.2 | £536 | £574 |
| 14.1.3 | £536 | £574 |
| 14.1.4 | £1,476 | £1,579 |
| 14.1.5 | £1,476 | £1,579 |
| 14.1.6 | £1,476 | £1,579 |
| 14.2.1 | £536 | £574 |
| 14.2.2 | £536 | £574 |
| 14.2.3 | £536 | £574 |
| 14.4.1 | £239 | £525 |
| 14.4.1A | £25 | £55 |
| 14.4.1B | £239 | £525 |
| 14.4.2 | £25 | £55 |
| 14.4.3 | £25 | £55 |
| 14.4.4 | £25 | £55 |
| 14.5.1 | £239 | £525 |
| 14.5.2 | £25 | £55 |
| 14.5.3 | £239 | £525 |
| 14.5.4 | £25 | £55 |
| 14.5.5 | £25 | £55 |
Regulation 9
1. In Table 19 (fees for applications relating to nationality), in relation to the fee number in that table specified in column 1 of the table below, for the fee specified in relation to that fee number in column 2 of the table below, substitute the fee specified in column 3 of the table below.
| Column 1: number of fee | Column 2: current amount of fee | Column 3: increased amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 19.1.1 | £1,500 | £1,605 |
| 19.1.2 | £1,000 | £1,070 |
| 19.1A.1 | £1,351 | £1,446 |
| 19.2.1 | £1,351 | £1,446 |
| 19.2.2 | £1,351 | £1,446 |
| 19.2.3 | £901 | £964 |
| 19.2.4 | £901 | £964 |
| 19.2.5 | £901 | £964 |
| 19.2.6 | £901 | £964 |
2. In Table 20 (fees for applications, processes and services in connection with nationality), in relation to the fee number in that table specified in column 1 of the table below, for the fee specified in relation to that fee number in column 2 of the table below, substitute the fee specified in column 3 of the table below.
| Column 1: number of fee | Column 2: current amount of fee | Column 3: increased amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 20.1.1 | £400 | £428 |
| 20.1.2 | £550 | £589 |
| 20.1.3 | £550 | £589 |
| 20.1.4 | £429 | £459 |
| 20.2.1 | £450 | £482 |
| 20.3.1 | £450 | £482 |
| 20.3.2 | £450 | £482 |
| 20.3.3 | £450 | £482 |
| 20.3.4 | £450 | £482 |
| 20.3.5 | £450 | £482 |
| 20.3.6 | £450 | £482 |
| 20.3.7 | £400 | £428 |
Regulation 10(2)
1. In Table 21 (fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the Isle of Man), in relation to the fee number in that table specified in column 1 of the table below, for the fee specified in relation to that fee number in column 2 of the table below, substitute the fee specified in column 3 of the table below.
| Column 1: number of fee | Column 2: current amount of fee | Column 3: increased amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 21.1.1 | £115 | £127 |
| 21.1.2 | £432 | £475 |
| 21.1.3 | £771 | £848 |
| 21.1.4 | £963 | £1,059 |
| 21.1.5 | £200 | £220 |
| 21.1.6 | £200 | £220 |
| 21.2.1 | £192 | £205 |
| 21.2.2 | £716 | £766 |
| 21.2.5 | £1,884 | £2,000 |
| 21.2.6 | £490 | £524 |
| 21.2.7 | £298 | £319 |
| 21.2.8 | £524 | £561 |
| 21.2A.1 | £180 | £193 |
| 21.2A.2 | £250 | £268 |
| 21.3.1 | £64 | £70 |
| 21.3.2 | £1,846 | £1,938 |
| 21.3.3 | £3,250 | £3,413 |
| 21.3.4 | £719 | £769 |
| 21.3.5 | £719 | £769 |
| 21.3.6 | £719 | £769 |
| 21.3.7 | £1,191 | £1,274 |
| 21.3.8 | £435 | £465 |
| 21.3.9 | £298 | £319 |
| 21.4.1 | £637 | £682 |
Regulation 11(2)
1. In Table 26 (fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the Bailiwick of Guernsey or the Bailiwick of Jersey), in relation to the fee number in that table specified in column 1 of the table below, for the fee specified in relation to that fee number in column 2 of the table below, substitute the fee specified in column 3 of the table below.
| Column 1: number of fee | Column 2: current amount of fee | Column 3: increased amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 26.1.1 | £637 | £682 |
| 26.2.1 | £115 | £127 |
| 26.2.2 | £432 | £475 |
| 26.2.3 | £771 | £848 |
| 26.2.4 | £963 | £1,059 |
| 26.3.1 | £490 | £524 |
| 26.4.1 | £719 | £769 |
| 26.4.1ZA | £298 | £319 |
| 26.4.1A | £298 | £319 |
| 26.4.2 | £1,846 | £1,938 |
| 26.4A.1 | £180 | £193 |
| 26.4A.2 | £250 | £268 |
| 26.5.1 | £180 | £193 |
| 26.5.2 | £250 | £268 |
Regulation 14(2)
1. In Part 1 (standard passport applications), in the Table in paragraph 2, in relation to the fee number in that table specified in column 1 of the table below, for the fee specified in relation to that fee number in column 2 of the table below, substitute the fee specified in column 3 of the table below.
| Column 1: entry | Column 2: current fee | Column 3: increased fee |
|---|---|---|
| The first entry | £57.50 | £61.50 |
| The second entry | £69 | £74 |
| The third entry | £65.50 | £70 |
| The fourth entry | £77 | £82.50 |
| The fifth entry | £88.50 | £94.50 |
| The sixth entry | £100 | £107 |
| The seventh entry | £101 | £108 |
| The eighth entry | £112.50 | £120.50 |
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2018 ( S.I. 2018/330) (“ the principal Regulations”) (which set fees for the exercise of various functions in connection with immigration and nationality) and the Passport (Fees) Regulations 2022 ( S.I. 2022/660) (which set fees for the exercise of various functions in connection with passports).
Regulations 2 to 11 and Schedules 1 to 7 amend Schedules 1 to 4 and 6 to 10 to the principal Regulations, replacing existing fee amounts with increased fee amounts.
Regulations 3 and 4 amend certain references the Immigration Rules in Schedules 1 and 2 to the principal Regulations. This is because Part 7 of the Immigration Rules was replaced by Appendix Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP), Appendix Family Reunion (Protection) was renamed as Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors with Protection) and Appendix Child staying with or joining a Non-Parent Relative (Protection) was renamed as Appendix Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection).
Regulations 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11 omit entries which provide for functions, relating to assessment of overseas qualifications, which will no longer be in operation, in Schedules 3, 6, 7, 9 and 10 to the principal Regulations. The functions which will no longer be in operation are those relating to downloadable digital statements and priority services and the recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification service.
Part 3 and Schedule 8 set out amendments which increase various fees in the Passport (Fees) Regulations 2022.
A full impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs to business has been produced. An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside the instrument onwww.legislation.gov.uk.
Treasury consent has been obtained pursuant to section 69(1) of the Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22)(“ the 2014 Act”) and section 87(1) of the Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19).
2014 c. 22. Sections 68 to 70 of the 2014 Act were extended, subject to specified modifications, to the Isle of Man by articles 5 and 7 of the Immigration (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2015 ( S.I. 2015/1765) which inserted new articles 22 and 23 and Schedule 9A into the Immigration (Isle of Man) Order 2008 ( S.I. 2008/680); other amendments have been made to the Order of 2008 but none are relevant for the present purposes. Sections 68 to 70 of the 2014 Act were extended to the Bailiwick of Jersey by article 3 of the Immigration (Jersey) Order 2016 ( S.I. 2016/994) subject to modifications specified in the Schedule to that Order. Sections 68 to 70 of the 2014 Act were extended to the Bailiwick of Guernsey by article 4 of the Immigration (Guernsey) Order 2016 ( S.I. 2016/996) subject to modifications specified in the Schedule to that Order.
S.I. 2016/177. Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2017/440, 2023/977and 2025/282.
S.I. 2018/330. Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2018/999, 2019/475, 2020/77, 294, 966and 1147, 2021/269, 768and 1035, 2022/296and 602, 2023/349, 1004and 1359and 2024/398and 1313.
Appendix Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection) is an appendix to the United Kingdom immigration rules. The United Kingdom immigration rules were laid before Parliament on 23rd May 1994 (HC 395). Appendix Child staying with or joining a Non-Parent Relative (Protection) was renamed as Appendix Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection) under the Statement of Changes to the immigration rules laid before Parliament on 12th March 2025 (HC 733).
Appendix Family Reunion (Protection) was renamed as Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors with Protection) under the Statement of Changes to the United Kingdom immigration rules laid before Parliament on 12th March 2025 (HC 733).
Under the Statement of Changes to the immigration rules laid before Parliament on 18th October 2022 (HC 719), Part 7 was deleted and Appendix Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) was inserted.
S.I. 2022/660, amended by S.I. 2023/15and 2024/398.