We charge a fixed fee which will be agreed with you from the start.
All our fees include the following unless stated otherwise:
- Attending on client
- Taking instructions
- Advising and considering documents
- Preparing and submitting the application with detailed legal representations
- Providing follow up advice on timelines and the outcome of the application
The fee does not include:
- Home Office / Visa fees and any Premium Service supplements
- Immigration Health Surcharge payments
- Housing Reports for Immigration purposes
- Cost for an on-going appeal
- Court fees
- Barrister fees
- Expert report fees
- Cost of interpreters if required
- Translations
- Attending any Home Office interviews
- DNA tests where appropriate
- Any other costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties
A supplement of £250 to £500 + VAT may apply for each additional dependant / multiple applicants
If the case is of particular complexity, we reserve the right to charge an additional supplement, but this will be agreed with you from the onset or as soon as the complexity occurs/becomes known to us.
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office / Visa Centre will take to process your application. Please refer to the current processing times on the Home Office Website.
The below list is for the most popular types of service. For any other service not listed below, please contact our team for a free no obligation discussion and fee quote.
One off advice consultation - £400 to £500 plus VAT depending on complexity
- During this one off consultation between 1hr to 2hr, we will take instructions and advise you on the law, process, requirements and documents for making an application. There is no follow up service to this unless fully instructed.
Entry Clearance - applying from abroad to join family in the UK - £1800 to £2500 plus VAT depending on complexity
- Spousal/Fiancé/Proposed Civil Partner/Unmarried partner/Adult Dependant Relatives/Child
Entry Clearance Application (applying from abroad) - £1400 - £2000 plus VAT
- Tier 4 student
- Tier 5 temporary workers
- Ancestry visas if you are a Commonwealth citizen, have a grandparent who was born in the UK and are able and planning to work in the UK
Entry Clearance – Visit Visa for tourism or visiting friends/family - £1500 to £2000 plus VAT
Applying from abroad for direct family members (pre-flight spouse and children) to join a refugee in the UK - £1500 to £2000 plus VAT depending on complexity
Applying from abroad for all other family members to join a refugee in the UK - £1500 to £2000 plus VAT depending on complexity.
In country applications for Leave to Remain - £1400 to £2000 plus VAT - depending on complexity
- Spousal/Fiancée/Proposed Civil Partner/Unmarried partner/Family life and Private life routes
In country applications for students – Tier 4 - £1500 plus VAT
In Country Indefinite Leave to Remain/ Settlement Applications - £1400 to £2000 plus VAT - depending on complexity
- Spousal/Unmarried partner/Ancestry/Family life and Private life routes
Long Residence Applications - £1500 to £3000 plus VAT depending on complexity
- In Country Long Residence 10 Years (continuous legal residence)
- In Country Long Residence 20 Year route
Application from abroad for family members to join EU Citizens in the UK - £1400 to £2000 plus VAT
EU Settlement Scheme Applications - £1400 to £2000 plus VAT
Applying for British Citizenship for an adult (over 18) - £1200 to £2000 plus VAT depending on complexity
Applying for British Citizenship for a child (under 18) - £1200 to £1500 plus VAT depending on complexity
For all other types of applications, please contact the team for a no obligation fee quote.
Instructing André Minnaar, Partner and Head of the Immigration Department (recognised by the prestigious Legal 500 publication as a Leading Individual in Immigration), a 25% uplift in fees applies.
For help or advice on immigration law matters please contact Andre Minnaar a.minnaar@sydneymitchell.co.uk or Melissa Southall m.southall@sydneymitchell.co.uk on 08081668831.
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