Fee Waivers For UK Immigration Applications: Part 1

This is a two-part post that explains fee waivers the Home Office can grant for certain in-country immigration applications, where you apply from within the UK.

Part 1 covers what fee waivers mean in the context of UK immigration applications, which immigration applications are eligible for fee waivers and how to apply for a fee waiver. 

Part 2  will cover the requirements of a fee waiver application, the supporting evidence you need to submit with your application and what happens if your fee waiver request is granted or refused.

What Is a Fee Waiver for an Immigration Application in the UK?

A 'fee waiver' is  when you are not required to pay the full amount of a fee or the amount you have to pay is reduced. You can request a fee waiver for certain immigration applications. If your fee waiver application is successful, the Home Office will grant you a 'fee waiver', which means you will not have to pay for: