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Business immigration pricing transparency
Our Business Immigration team is transparent about fees. We understand clarity in costs is vital when moving through immigration processes. That’s why our Lexcel-accredited team provides a clear overview of typical costs from straightforward visa applications to Points-Based Work routes and underscores how additional factors may influence pricing.
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CLICK HERE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH USThe table below shows the indicative fee scale charged by our immigration team for their services as described. The fee scale reflects the scope of work *involved in a straightforward application on behalf of an individual (except those applying under Tier 1). As most businesses are likely to be seeking advice under the *Points-Based System, a different fee scale will apply (see below).
For more complex applications, please contact us for an individual fee estimate. Elements determining the complexity of a matter can include (but are not limited to) the number of dependants, whether it is a first-time application or an extension, and the number of supporting documents and witnesses.
Quality assured: Wright Hassall is Lexcel accredited, the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark for practice management and client care.
Indicative fee scale
| Application type | Price range | Average timescales from instruction (using priority services where available) |
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Naturalisation |
£2,500 - £3,500 | Decision within 4 – 6 months |
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Student Visa |
£1,500 +VAT | Subject to level of support and liaison with third parties required |
| Business or Temporary Visit visa | £1,250 - £2,000 | |
| Spouse/Partner | £3,000 - £4,200 | |
| Sponsored Work under Points Based System (Global Business Mobility / Skilled Worker) | £1,800 - £3,500 | Decision within 4 - 5 weeks |
| UK Ancestry Visa | £2,400 - £3,300 | |
| Other including long residence | Please get in touch with us |
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The prices above exclude costs payable to a third party, such as the services of a translator or a barrister, or interpreters’ fees, or mandatory Government fees including Home Office filing fees, the Immigration Health Charge or Immigration Skills Charge. We will quote separately for third party services arranged by us – see below. |
| Face to face consultation review meeting | £ Price (including VAT) |
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An initial consultation meeting to consider your immigration history and circumstances and advise on possible application and resolution options, including a review of documents (up to one hour) prior to meeting and a short summary report to follow. We frequently request translations of documents, and will obtain reasonable quotes from our third party providers. |
£550 - £750 for a typical case |
The details
Straightforward applications
A straightforward application is likely to include:
- Review of documents
- Initial meeting with client, taking instructions and advising
- Preparation and submission of application
- Advising client on timelines and outcome of application
Exclusions
*Points-Based System
These fees do not apply to those applying under the Skilled Worker or Global Business Mobility categories (including dependents) unless specifically stated. If you are an individual wishing to apply for a stand-alone permission for business or work, or a business looking to sponsor an employee subject to immigration control, please contact us separately.
Tribunals
Contentious immigration matters, including appeals, are usually complex and vary considerably in nature, and so are excluded from the above fee scale. If your case is likely to go to the Immigration Tribunal, please contact us to discuss the scope of your case and potential cost.
Interpreters
We rarely require the services of interpreters and therefore, if needed, we will quote separately.
Matthew Davies
Matthew is an expert in business immigration law, advising employers, business people and investors. Chambers UK quotes peers as saying he “has a tremendous knowledge of new developments, and is able to figure out complex situations”.
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