UK Immigration Lawyer Fees — What You'll Actually Pay
- Fixed fees — no hourly billing, no surprises
- fast-track application service available for urgent applications
- Payment plans available — spread the cost
- Free 15-minute assessment before you commit
What UK Immigration Lawyers Actually Charge
Immigration legal fees in the UK vary significantly — from a few hundred pounds for document review to several thousand for complex cases. The single biggest factor is whether you pay hourly or fixed fee. We charge fixed fees. You know the total cost before you commit.
Here is what the market looks like, and what our fees are.
Average UK Immigration Lawyer Fees by Visa Type
Note: These are legal fees only. Home Office application fees are separate and paid directly to the Home Office.
What's Included in Our Fixed Fee
- Initial assessment and strategy meeting
- Full document review and checklist
- Application form completion and review
- Covering letter drafted by a qualified solicitor
- Application submission
- Post-submission support until decision
Home Office Application Fees (2024–2025)
These are government fees paid directly to the Home Office, separate from legal costs:
Payment Plans Available
We understand immigration applications come with significant costs. We offer payment plans on most case types — pay a deposit to start, with the balance spread over the period of your application. Contact us to discuss what is available for your specific case.
Frequently asked questions
Are Home Office fees included in a solicitor’s fee?
No. Government application fees, and the Immigration Health Surcharge where it applies, are paid directly to the Home Office and are separate from any legal fee. Those government charges are set by GOV.UK and change from time to time, so always check the current amount for your route on GOV.UK (gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration) rather than relying on an old figure.
Why do immigration legal fees vary so much?
Cost tracks complexity. A straightforward document check is very different from a refused-application appeal, a business or sponsorship matter, or a case with prior refusals or criminal history. A fixed fee is agreed once a solicitor in the network has seen the specifics of your case, so the quote reflects the actual work.
Do I actually need a solicitor, or can I apply myself?
Many people apply themselves using the official guidance on GOV.UK, and that is a legitimate choice. Professional help tends to earn its cost where the stakes or complexity are high — meeting a financial requirement, evidencing a genuine relationship, sponsorship, or fixing a previous refusal — because a small documentary error can lead to a refused application and a lost Home Office fee.
Is the quote fixed, or can it change later?
Fees across the network are quoted as a fixed amount agreed before work begins, so there is no hourly billing and no surprise invoice. If your circumstances turn out to be materially different from what was described, any change is discussed and agreed with you first.
Who actually does the work?
Immigration Lawyers UK is a network of independent, SRA-regulated immigration solicitors rather than a single firm. Your matter is handled by a regulated solicitor, and each solicitor’s SRA registration is confirmed before your case begins.
Official guidance (GOV.UK)
This page is general information, not legal advice, and the immigration rules and fees change. Always check the current position on the primary government sources below before you act.