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Qismat
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by Qismat » Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:11 pm
Hi everyone,
I am looking to get married from Pakistan. I want to know approximately how much would it cost to bring my spouse over ? Please include visa fees and any other fees I would have to pay.
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by CR001 » Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:28 pm
Current fees are £1523 visa fee plus £1716 IHS fee.
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by TODMATT » Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:30 pm
CR001 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:28 pm
Current fees are £1523 visa fee plus £1716 IHS fee.
Qismat wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:11 pm
Hi everyone,
I am looking to get married from Pakistan. I want to know approximately how much would it cost to bring my spouse over ? Please include visa fees and any other fees I would have to pay.
Best Regards
IHS fee £624 x 3 = £1872 +
Application fee £1523
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by secret.simon » Tue Dec 29, 2020 12:01 am
TODMATT wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:30 pm
IHS fee £624 x 3 = £1872 +
Application fee £1523
Keep in mind that this is for the initial visa for 33 months. You will then need to renew the visa for a further 30 months with the fees then being charged (and fees tend to increase annually, in some cases at 25% per year) before the spouse is able to apply for ILR.
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by Qismat » Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:40 am
Thanks for getting back time everyone. How much is it currently for renewal every 33 months once the spouse is in the UK ?
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by CR001 » Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:13 am
Current renewal fees for a 2.5 year FLR M visa extension is £1033 visa fee plus £1560 IHS fee. Fees increase annually.
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by Qismat » Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:09 pm
CR001 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:13 am
Current renewal fees for a 2.5 year FLR M visa extension is £1033 visa fee plus £1560 IHS fee. Fees increase annually.
So that's around 2700 for 2.5 years plus solicitor fees ? Would you say solicitor fees are around £2k for each renewal application?
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by CR001 » Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:12 pm
I don't know what solicitors charge and it likely varies.
Note you do NOT need a solicitor. It is not a difficult application to make.
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by Dani122 » Mon Jan 04, 2021 12:59 am
These were my fees
English test - £160
Tb test - £50
Application fee - £1557 + £46 transaction fee
IHS fee - £1913 + £57 transaction fee
Biometric- £102 + £72 for premium service
Solicitor -£500 (optional)
Housing report - £40
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by Qismat » Sun Jan 10, 2021 2:29 pm
Thanks everyone
And how approximately long does it the initial spouse visa application take for the spouse to come over to UK please ?
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by CR001 » Sun Jan 10, 2021 2:46 pm
Qismat wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 2:29 pm
Thanks everyone
And how approximately long does it the initial spouse visa application take for the spouse to come over to UK please ?
Usually between 60 and 90 days, sometimes longer.
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by Qismat » Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:00 am
Thanks, that's not bad at all
I've seen people spouse visa taking over 6 months. Would that be because of the delays on their side in terms of incorrect paperwork ?
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by AmazonianX » Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:45 am
Qismat wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:00 am
Thanks, that's not bad at all
I've seen people spouse visa taking over 6 months. Would that be because of the delays on their side in terms of incorrect paperwork ?
Not attributable to paperwork deficiencies only. It could be as a result of numerous things or actually nothing at all (check forum to see samples).
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by Qismat » Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:39 am
Thanks
Where on the forum can u see the samples ?
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by AmazonianX » Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:15 pm
Qismat wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:39 am
Thanks
Where on the forum can u see the samples ?
From time line threads and individual topics to read up on circumstances
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by Qismat » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:39 am
Ok,. I'll check it out. Many thanks
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by firestar786 » Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:40 am
Dani122 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 12:59 am
These were my fees
English test - £160
Tb test - £50
Application fee - £1557 + £46 transaction fee
IHS fee - £1913 + £57 transaction fee
Biometric- £102 + £72 for premium service
Solicitor -£500 (optional)
Housing report - £40
i paid the same for the application fee and IHS fees.
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by asif3 » Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:41 pm
Dani122 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 12:59 am
These were my fees
English test - £160
Tb test - £50
Application fee - £1557 + £46 transaction fee
IHS fee - £1913 + £57 transaction fee
Biometric- £102 + £72 for premium service
Solicitor -£500 (optional)
Housing report - £40
Hi- I only had to pay the 78 quid for prime time appointment for biometrics in Islamabad for the entry clearance spouse visa. What was the 102 pounds you paid for..is that a separate charge? I haven't been asked to pay this
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by Dani122 » Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:18 pm
Sorry just realised it was actually £102 altogether. £72 for prime time and £24 for document upload or something like that. Can’t remember exact prices
