UK Skilled Worker Visa Cost Calculator – Free, Fast & Accurate
Application Details
Minimum: £41,700
Special Circumstances
Cost Breakdown
Applicant Costs
Employer Costs
This calculator determines the total cost of a UK Skilled Worker visa application using current 2025 rates. Enter your salary, visa duration, and dependant information to receive an instant breakdown of all fees and eligibility status.
1. How the Calculator Works
The tool calculates four main cost categories:
Application Fees: Standard rates are £769 for visas up to 3 years and £1,519 for longer durations. Jobs on the Immigration Salary List receive reduced fees of £590 and £1,144 respectively.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £1,035 per year for adults and £776 per year for children under 18. This covers NHS access during your stay.
Dependant Costs: Each dependant pays the same visa fee as the main applicant plus their own IHS charges.
Maintenance Funds: £1,270 for the main applicant and £845 per dependant unless your employer provides maintenance certification.
2. Using the Calculator Effectively
Start with your annual salary and application type. The tool instantly updates minimum thresholds and fee structures based on your selection.
Add dependant information carefully. The system limits children under 18 to your total dependant count and applies different IHS rates automatically.
Check special circumstances that apply to your situation. Multiple selections can stack benefits like reduced thresholds for young applicants who are also students.
Review the eligibility status before proceeding. Red warnings indicate application issues that need addressing before submission.
3. Salary Thresholds and Eligibility
The calculator checks your salary against minimum requirements that vary by circumstance:
- New applications: £41,700 standard threshold
- Under 26, students, or recent graduates: £33,400 reduced threshold
- Visa extensions: £25,000 minimum threshold
Applications failing to meet these thresholds receive an instant eligibility warning with specific requirements needed.
Special Circumstances Impact
Several factors reduce costs or requirements:
Immigration Salary List jobs cut visa fees by approximately 25%. The calculator applies these reductions automatically when selected.
Employer-provided maintenance eliminates the need for personal maintenance funds, reducing total costs by £1,270 plus £845 per dependant.
Premium processing adds £1,000 but reduces processing time to 1 working day for urgent applications.
Cost Breakdown Categories
Applicant Costs include your visa fee, IHS charges, dependant fees, maintenance funds, and optional premium service. These represent the majority of total expenses.
Employer Costs cover the Certificate of Sponsorship at £525. Most employers handle this fee directly.
The calculator separates these categories to clarify who pays what during the application process.
Maintenance Fund Requirements
You need £1,270 in personal funds plus £845 per dependant held for 28 consecutive days before application. Bank statements must show these amounts clearly.
Employer certification can waive this requirement entirely. Select this option only if your employer provides official maintenance undertaking documents.
Planning Your Application Budget
The calculator provides comprehensive cost breakdowns but additional expenses may apply:
Document translation and certification fees vary by country and complexity. Budget £50-200 per document requiring official translation.
Biometric appointment fees apply in some countries outside the standard application cost.
Travel costs for premium service appointments at visa centers may be necessary for urgent applications.
Use the calculator’s grand total as your baseline budget, then add location-specific costs for complete planning.
Important Disclaimer
This calculator provides general guidance based on official 2025 UK Skilled Worker visa fees and thresholds. It does not replace legal advice and cannot guarantee visa approval. Always double-check current Home Office rates and consult an immigration professional for personalised advice before applying. If you require proper guidance or a comprehensive understanding of the logic behind the calculations, please contact us directly.