Immigration Health Surcharge

The increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) from £400 to £624, will take effect on October 27, 2020. UK immigration applications submitted before October 27 will therefore be significantly cheaper.

A reduced rate of £470 (previously £300) will apply to students, their dependents, Youth Mobility visa holders and anyone under 18.

Applicants for a Health and Care visa are exempt from paying the IHS.

Migrant health and care workers not covered by the Health and Care visa who have paid the IHS can apply online for a reimbursement every six months.

• They must have worked for at least 16 hours per week over the full six months.
• The scheme applies to a wide range of occupations.