New Delhi, April 9 -- The British High Commission has raised visa fees across key categories from April 8 that will directly affect tourists, students, and working professionals traveling to the UK. It is part of the UK government's part of the UK government's push to build a more "streamlined, digital immigration system".

The higher charges will help maintain a secure and efficient visa process, official says

The UK Home Office has implemented increased immigration and nationality fees, effective April 8, 2026. This includes a 6-7% uplift on most work visas, visitor visas, and settlement fees.

Tourist visa's or short term (up to 6 months) visas will go up to £135 from £127, which is a £8 increase. Meanwhile, tourist vis...