In accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Transparency Rules, we have set out below our average fees for assisting you with the listed immigration matters. The fees apply where there are no complex issue arising. Do contact us for a tailored quote.
Legal Fees
| IMMIGRATION MATTER | COST £ |
|---|---|
| ENTRY CLEARANCE SETTLEMENT | £2,200- £2,500 |
| ENTRY CLEARANCE VISIT | £950 – £1,700 |
| TIER 1/TIER 2 | £2,200- £2,500 |
| HUMAN RIGHTS APPLICATION | £2,200- £3,500 |
| MARRIAGE & CIVIL PARTNER APPLICATION | £2,200- £2,900 |
| TIER 4 STUDENT APPLICATION | £1,800 – £2,200 |
| STUDENT EXTENSION | £950 – £1,500 |
| APPLICATION FOR BIOMETRIC CARD | £650 – £800 |
| EXPRESS FEES | £250 – £600 |
| EEA – APPLICATION | £1,800 – £2,200 |
| NATURALISATION | £950 – £1,500 |
| BAIL APPLICATION | £1,800 – £2,200 |
| LODGING APPEALS | £950 – £1,500 |
| APPEAL HEARING [ORAL | £2,200 – £2,800 |
| APPEAL TO FIRST TIER/UPPER TRIBUNAL | £2,200- £3,000 |
| APPEAL HEARING [PAPER] | £1,000 – £1,800 |
| LONG RESIDENCE APPLICATION (20 YEARS) | £2,200 – £2,800 |
| APPLICATION FOR INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN | £2,200- £2,600 |
| APPLICATION FOR BRITISH PASSPORT | £600- £800.00 |
| REGISTRATION AS A BRITISH CHILD | £1,200 – £1,500 |
| HOME OFFICE CHASE UP / COMPLAINT | £750 – £1,000 |
| FURTHER REPRESENTATION | £500 – £900 |
| DETENTION | £1,800 – £2,000 |
| COUNSEL’S OPINION | £750 – £1,000 |
| JUDICIAL REVIEW – STAGE 1 | £1,600 – £2,000 |
ASYLUM
For asylum matters, please contact us for a tailored quote.
DISBURSEMENTS FEES
In addition to the above, there are disbursements fees. The relevant disbursement fees will depend on the application or work being carried out on a case. We shall provide you with full details of the disbursements fees you are to pay in our client care letter. Disbursements are fees paid to third parties on your behalf, they are not our charges. See table below for list of disbursements. Do note that this is not an exhaustive list and the fees will not apply to every case.
DISBURSEMENTS FEES LIST
| Home Office Applications | Cost £ |
|---|---|
| Home Office Fee | TBC |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | TBC |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | TBC |
| Biometric Fee | TBC |
| Postage Fees | TBC |
| Immigration Appeals at the Tribunal | |
| Appeal Fee | TBC |
| Counsel’s Fee | TBC |
| Postage Fees | TBC |
| Entry Clearance Applications | |
| UK Visa and Immigration Fee | TBC |
| Fee for Medical Tests | TBC |
| Biometric Fee | TBC |
| Other Fees | |
| Travel and Meeting expenses | TBC |
| Translator’s Fee | TBC |
| Court Fees | TBC |
| *TBC: To be confirmed |
VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)
The fees quoted above are exclusive of VAT. We are required to charge VAT at the current rate of 20% in addition to the legal fees quoted. However, we do not charge VAT for certain immigration matters (which includes: application for a person without leave to remain in the UK, application for visitors and application for entry clearance from abroad). We will notify you from the outset whether or not you will be required to pay VAT.
SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR FEES QUOTED
Depending on the immigration matter, our work will generally include the following:
TIMESCALE
For immigration cases, it is difficult to give a precise timescale. The conclusion of an application is largely dependent on the Home Office, Court or relevant authority making a decision. In general, applications can take up to 12 months to be concluded. However, some application may take much longer to conclude. We will provide further information on the timescale based on the circumstances of each application.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
We will keep you fully informed where you are required to pay additional costs due to the complex nature or new developments in your case. Please note that in addition to the fees quoted above, there will be additional charges for the following:
SOLICITOR RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CASE
Your matter will be handled by the Principal Solicitor who has been a practising solicitor for several years. In addition, we also have paralegals and caseworkers who carry out work on case files under the supervision of the Principal Solicitor.
All fees quoted are for guidance purposes only.