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Our fees

Published in line with the SRA transparency rules. Single services are one-off pieces of work. Full packages cover a merits assessment, advice on documents, completion and submission of the application, and regular updates until the initial Home Office decision.

Area of workSingle servicesFull package
Advice onlyinitial consultation, one hour of advice, form filling, application checking, document perusal£50–£936 + VAT -
Immigration applicationsPartner, spouse, fiancé(e), family life, ILR, leave to remain, student, visitor, EUSS, Article 8 / Outside the Rules, 5-Year Route, 10-year route - £1,296–£2,700 + VAT
British nationalityNaturalisation and registration as a British citizen, First time British passport from within and outside the UK - £358.33–£1,782 + VAT
Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker VisaEntry clearance and leave to remain - £1,872–£1,998 + VAT
Sponsorship - for employersLicence applications, defined certificates, monthly maintenance, compliance - £81–£2,952 + VAT
Other applicationsCertified copies, test booking, letters, travel documents, passports, fee waivers£18–£538 + VAT£358–£720 + VAT
DependentsIf you have dependents, call us for a tailored quotation. - -
AppealsMerits test, lodging, preparation, advocacy at the First-tier Tribunal, permission to appeal£386–£1,718 + VAT£1,742–£3,571 + VAT

Advance payment and VAT

For full packages we ask for an advance payment, usually £500–£1,200 + VAT. VAT applies if you are "belonging" in the UK for HMRC purposes - if you are not, you are exempt.

Not included in our fees

Home Office and entry clearance fees, the immigration health surcharge, expert reports, interpreters, counsel, English tests, TB screening, and court or tribunal fees. See thecurrent Home Office fees on gov.uk.

Fee questions

Different lawyers charge different amounts. Our fixed fees are published on our fees page. You will always know the figure before you instruct us.

Home Office application fees, the immigration health surcharge, translation, courier and any expert reports. We list these separately so the total is clear.

Fees are payable at defined stages of the work. Ask us about the schedule for your matter.

We are happy to have a brief initial conversation to understand your circumstances and assess whether we may be able to help.

Our fee covers the work described in your engagement letter. Appeal or Administrative Review work is quoted separately, and we tell you plainly whether it is worth pursuing.

Get a fixed-fee quote for your case

Tell us your situation and we will quote in writing before any work starts.