Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Calculator
Estimate the mandatory NHS fee for your UK visa application.
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Estimated IHS Fee
This is an estimate. The final amount is confirmed during your application.
Who is exempt from the IHS?
You do not need to pay the IHS if you are applying for a Visitor visa, Fiancé visa, or Indefinite Leave to Remain. Health and Care Worker visa applicants are also exempt.
Understanding the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
What is the IHS?
The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a mandatory fee paid by most non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationals who are applying for a UK visa to work, study, or join family for more than 6 months. Paying the surcharge gives you access to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) on broadly the same basis as a permanent UK resident. It must be paid in full upfront for the entire duration of your visa.
Who Needs to Pay?
You will generally need to pay the IHS if you are applying for a UK visa from either outside or inside the UK, and your stay is for more than 6 months. This includes popular routes like the Skilled Worker visa, Student visa, and Spouse visa. Each person on an application, including dependants, must pay the fee.
How is the Fee Calculated?
The total amount you pay is based on the length of the visa you are granted. The calculation follows specific rules for part-years:
- Full Years: You pay the full annual rate for each year of your visa.
- Part-year of 6 months or less: You pay 50% of the annual rate.
- Part-year of more than 6 months: You pay for a full year.
For example, for a visa of 2 years and 7 months, you would pay for 3 full years. For a visa of 2 years and 5 months, you would pay for 2.5 years.
Current Annual IHS Rates:
- £1,035 per year for most visa applicants.
- £776 per year for Students, Youth Mobility Scheme applicants, and applicants under the age of 18.