Graduate visa cost 2026: £937 fee plus health surcharge
The UK Graduate visa costs £937 per person plus the immigration health surcharge: £2,070 for 2 years, £1,552.50 for 18 months and £3,105 for 3 years, so £3,007 in total for one adult applying in 2026 (GOV.UK Graduate visa guide and Home Office fees table of 8 October 2026, read on 30 October 2026).
2 years (apply on or before 31 December 2026): £3,007
Sources: GOV.UK, Graduate visa (GOV.UK guide); GOV.UK, Pay for UK healthcare as part of your immigration application; GOV.UK, UK visa fees (Home Office). Read on 30 October 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Not legal or immigration advice. This page reports what GOV.UK and the Immigration Rules said on the date we read them. The Home Office decides on your application and can change the rules or the fees: check GOV.UK or ask the Home Office before you apply.
Cost per person
| Visa length | Application fee | Health surcharge (adult) | Total, one adult | Total, child under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years (apply on or before 31 December 2026) | £937 | £2,070 | £3,007 | £2,489 |
| 18 months (apply on or after 1 January 2027) | £937 | £1,552.50 | £2,489.50 | £2,101 |
| 3 years (PhD) | £937 | £3,105 | £4,042 | £3,265 |
Sources: GOV.UK, Graduate visa (GOV.UK guide); GOV.UK, Pay for UK healthcare as part of your immigration application; GOV.UK, UK visa fees (Home Office). Read on 30 October 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Cost for a family
Partner and children count only if they are your dependants. Totals include the £937 fee for each person and the health surcharge (£1,035 a year for adults, £776 for children under 18).
| Who applies | 2 years | 18 months | 3 years (PhD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| You alone | £3,007 | £2,489.50 | £4,042 |
| You and your partner | £6,014 | £4,979 | £8,084 |
| Partner and 1 child | £8,503 | £7,080 | £11,349 |
| Partner and 2 children | £10,992 | £9,181 | £14,614 |
How the health surcharge is worked out
- £1,035 per year for adults and £776 per year for applicants under 18 at the time of application.
- For a visa of more than one year and up to 18 months, you pay one year plus half a year: £1,552.50 for an adult.
- Dependants aged 18 or over usually pay the same amount as you. You pay even if you have private medical insurance.
Source: GOV.UK, Pay for UK healthcare as part of your immigration application. Read on 30 October 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Questions people ask
How much is the Graduate visa in 2026?
£3,007 for one adult applying on or before 31 December 2026: £937 fee plus £2,070 health surcharge for 2 years.
How much is it from January 2027?
£2,489.50 for one adult: the same £937 fee plus £1,552.50 health surcharge for 18 months.
How much do dependants pay?
Each dependant pays the £937 fee and the health surcharge: the adult rate for a partner, £776 a year for a child under 18.
Do I pay the health surcharge if I have private insurance?
Yes: GOV.UK says you still need to pay it even if you have private medical insurance.
Is the fee refunded if I am refused?
GOV.UK says you get the fee back only if you cancel before UKVI has started processing your application. Check GOV.UK for the health surcharge.