The table appeared on gov.uk on 18 March 2026; the regulations behind it take effect at 9 a.m. on 8 April 2026. Fees go up by 6.5% across the board.
What changes
| Fee | Until 7 April 2026 | From 8 April 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa, up to 6 months | £127 | £135 |
| Visitor visa, 2 years | £475 | £506 |
| Visitor visa, 5 years | £848 | £903 |
| Visitor visa, 10 years | £1,059 | £1,128 |
| Transit visa | £70 | £74.50 |
| Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) | £16 | £20 |
What stays the same
The faster services: £500 for Priority and £1,000 for Super Priority on top of the visa fee. And a longer visa still does not mean a longer stay — each visit is limited to six months.
What it means for applicants
A family of four pays £540 instead of £508 for six-month visas. A year earlier, on 9 April 2025, the same visa went from £115 to £127, so the fee has risen by £20 in two years. The pattern has held two years running: the table comes out in mid-March and applies three weeks later. If you plan a spring trip, apply before the April change.