Our Fees
Leader in resolving complex UK immigration And nationality law matters.
Our Fees
At Legafit Solicitors we pride ourselves on being client centric. Our client centric approach is
reflected in everything we do including our fees. We believe that our clients deserve to
know the costs associated with their legal work, and we do all we can to ensure that they
have control over how they pay and when they pay.
Fixed Fees
That’s why we offer our clients fixed fee quotes relating to most of services so that they
have certainty in relation to costs.
At the very outset, your immigration lawyer will speak to you in detail to understand your
objectives and reach an agreement with you both in relation to the scope of work and the
timeframe within which the work will be carried out. Once we know the scope of the work
that needs to be carried out and when it needs to be completed by, we will offer you a
number of fixed fee options to choose from that will cover the work that needs to be carried
out.
Once we agree a fixed fee with you, it is your responsibility to provide us with the necessary
information and supporting documentation to carry out the agreed scope of work within the
agreed timeframe. If the agreed scope of work or the agreed timeframe changes for reasons
beyond our control, we will agree a revised fixed fee after a discussion with you.
There are some matters, however, where due to the complexity of issues involved and the
uncertainty relating to the amount of time required to bring them to a close, it may not be
possible to offer fixed fee quotes. In these instances, we divide the work into separate
milestones and offer fixed fee quotes in relation each milestone. We believe this provides
our client with transparency over how costs are calculated whilst also providing them the
certainty of knowing what the overall costs will be.
Competitive Fees
We offer very competitive fees to all our clients. We have adapted our approach to handling
client matters with the use of technology to ensure that we continuously reduce our own
fixed costs with a view to passing on the savings to our clients. We continue to explore ways
in which we can reduce our own expenses so that we can offer lower fees to our clients.
Most Expenses Included
When we agree fees in relation to your work, we incorporate as much of the expenses
associated with the completion of the work as possible within the agreed fees. For example,
we do not charge separately for telephone calls, photocopying, printing, document storage
or posting.
Please note, however, that where additional expenses are incurred outside of the agreed
scope of work or as a result of special requests made by our clients, we will charge
separately for those expenses.
Any costs arising from the handling of your matter that are payable to third parties (also
known as disbursements) are not included in our fees and will need to be paid separately.
These costs include, but are not limited to, Home Office Application fees, HIS fees, Court
and Tribunal fees, expert fees, interpreting/ translation fees and travel fees (where travel is
requested by the client).
VAT
Please note that all fee indicated below are exclusive of VAT. VAT is added at a rate of 20%
where VAT is applicable by law.
Who Will carry Out the Work?
Once you have confirmed instructions, you will be informed via our client care letter which
of our lawyers will be handling your matter and whom they will be supervised by. All the
work carried out will be subject to the strict supervision of the Principal Solicitor and
Supervisor.
OUR PROFESSIONAL FEES
Application Preparation and Submission
As a specialist immigration law firm, we deliver high quality advice and legal representation
by customising our approach to every case. No two cases are the same and we firmly
believe that each case should be assigned its own strategy and plan of action. As a result,
our professional fees for assisting with the preparation and submission of UK Visa
applications varies from case to case.
As each case is different and requires a tailored plan of action and strategy, we can only
provide a guide in terms of what our legal professional fees would be. Once we have
discussed your case with you in detail, we will then be in a position to provide you with a
final quote.
Factors that can increase or decrease the fees you are quoted include:
- The seniority of the immigration lawyer handling your case;
- The number of applicants and dependent applicants applying;
- The level of complexity of the legal issues involved in resolving your case;
- The volume of supporting documentary evidence in support of the application;
- The complexity and length of witness statements (where applicable);
- The timeframe for completing the work required;
- Whether the application is being submitted via standard service, priority service,
super priority service or VIP; - Whether we have been instructed in relation to an earlier application.
We accept payment in advance or by instalments. Where payment is being made by
instalments, we will agree with you an instalment plan so that each instalment is paid on the
agreed date. Please note that all instalments must be completed before the submission of
your application or before the enrolment of your biometrics.
| Application | Professional Fees |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 Investor (Extension) | £5,000 - £8,000 |
| Tier 1 Investor (ILR) | £5,000 - £8,000 |
| Innovator and Start-up Visa Applications | |
|---|---|
| Innovator Visa (Entry Clearance or In-country switch) | £4,000 - £8,000 |
| Innovator Visa Extension | £3,000 - £5,000 |
| Innovator Visa (ILR) | £4,000 - £6,000 |
| Start Up Visa (Entry Clearance or In-Country Switch) | £4,000 - £8,000 |
| Dependent Visa – Per Dependent |
£800 per dependent if applying at the same time as the main Applicant. £1,500 per dependent if applying separately from the main applicant. |
| Entrepreneur Visa (Closed Category) | |
|---|---|
| This category closed to new entrants on 28 March 2019. | |
| Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa (Extension) | £3,000 - £6,000 |
| Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) ILR | £3,000 - £6,000 |
| Points based system dependent Application (per dependent) |
£800 per dependent if applying at the same time as the main Applicant. £1,500 per dependent if applying separately from the main applicant. |
| Sole Representative Visa (Closed Category) | |
|---|---|
| Sole Representative - Extension | £3,000 - £5,000 |
| Sole Representative – ILR | £3,000 - £5,000 |
| Dependent Application (Per Dependent) |
£800 per dependent if applying at the same time as the main Applicant. £1,500 per dependent if applying separately from the main applicant. |
| Global Talent Visa | |
|---|---|
| Global Talent (Entry Clearance) | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Global Talent (Extension) | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Global Talent (Indefinite Leave Remain) | £2,000 - £3,500 |
| Sponsor Licence Application | |
|---|---|
| Initial (Sponsor Licence) Application | £3,000 - £5,000 |
| Renewal (of Sponsor Licence) Application | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Work Visa | |
|---|---|
| Initial (Sponsor Licence) Application | £3,000 - £5,000 |
| Renewal (of Sponsor Licence) Application | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Renewal (of Sponsor Licence) Application | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Renewal (of Sponsor Licence) Application | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Renewal (of Sponsor Licence) Application | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Renewal (of Sponsor Licence) Application | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Renewal (of Sponsor Licence) Application | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Renewal (of Sponsor Licence) Application | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Renewal (of Sponsor Licence) Application | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Graduate Trainee | |
|---|---|
| Graduate Trainee (Entry Clearance) | £1,000 - £1,500 |
| Graduate Trainee (Extension) | £1,000 - £1,500 |
| Minister of Religion | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Religion (Entry Clearance) | £1,000 - £1,500 |
| Minister of Religion (Extension) | £1,000 - £1,500 |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain (Workers) | |
|---|---|
| Indefinite leave to Remain | £1,200 - £2,000 |
| Dependent Indefinite Leave to Remain | £800 - £1,200 |
| Temporary Work Visas | |
|---|---|
| Temporary Work Visa (Entry Clearance) | £1,000 - £1,500 |
| Temporary Work Visa Extension (where possible) | £1,000 - £1,500 |
| Family Members of British Citizens | |
|---|---|
| Fiancé Visa Application | £1,000 - £2,500 |
| Spouse Visa (Entry Clearance) | £1,000 - £2,500 |
| Spouse Visa (Extension) | £1,000 - £2,000 |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a Spouse | £1,200 - £2,500 |
| Unmarried Partner Visa (Entry Clearance) | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Unmarried Partner Visa (In-country Application) | £1,500 - £2,500 |
| Unmarried Partner Visa (Extension) | £1,000 - £1,800 |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain (IRL) as Unmarried Partner | £1,500 - £2,500 |
| Parent of a British Child (Entry Clearance) | £2,000 - £3,000 |
| Parent of a British Child (In-Country Application) | £1,500 - £,2500 |
| Parent of a British Child (Extension) | £1,000 - £1,800 |
| Parent of a British Child (ILR) | £1,500 - £2,500 |
| Child Visa | |
|---|---|
| Indefinite Leave to Enter as a Child | £2,000 - £3,500 |
| Private Life Visas | |
|---|---|
| 20 years of residence (Initial Application) | £2,000 - £3,000 |
| 20 years long residence (Extension) | £1,200 - £2,000 |
| 20 Years Long Residence (ILR) | £1,200 - £2,000 |
|
7 Years Child Residence Route (Available to parents and children) |
|
|---|---|
| Initial Application | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Extension | £1,000 - £1,800 |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) | £1,500 - £2,000 |
|
Very Significant Obstacles to Integration Visas (Available to those who claim to face significant obstacles to reintegration in country of origin) |
|
|---|---|
| Initial Application | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Extension | £1,000 - £1,800 |
| Indefinite leave to Remain (ILR) Application | £1,200 - £2,000 |
| EU Settlement Scheme Applications | |
|---|---|
| EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit | £1,000 - £2,000 |
| EU Settlement Scheme – Standard Pre-Settled or Settled Status | £1,000 - £2,000 |
| EU Settlement Scheme - Discretionary Pre-Settled or Settled Status | £1,800 - £3,000 |
| Students – Over 16 Years old | |
|---|---|
| Student Visa (Entry Clearance) | £1,000 - £1,500 |
| Student Visa (In-Country Switch) | £1,000 - £1,500 |
| Student Visa (Extension) | £1,000 - £1,500 |
| Student Visas – Aged 14 – 17 | |
|---|---|
| Student Visa (Entry Clearance) | £1,500 - £2,500 |
| Student Visa (In-Country Switch) | £1,500 - £2,500 |
| Student Visa (Extension) | £1,500 - £2,500 |
| Parent of a Child at School | £2,000 - £5,000 |
| Graduate Visa | |
|---|---|
| Graduate Visa (In-Country Switch) | £800 - £1,200 |
| Visiting the UK | |
|---|---|
| Visit Visas | £1,000 - £2,500 |
| Overseas Domestic Worker | |
|---|---|
| Domestic Worker Visa | £1,500 - £2,000 |
| Ancestry Visa | |
|---|---|
| Ancestry Visa (Entry Clearance) | £1,500 - £2,500 |
| Ancestry Visa (Extension) | £1,000- £1,800 |
| Ancestry Visa (Indefinite Leave to Remain) | £1,500 - £2,500 |
| Youth Mobility Scheme | |
|---|---|
| Youth Mobility Scheme Visa | £1,000 - £2,000 |
| Adult Dependent Relative | |
|---|---|
| Adult Dependent Relative Visa (Entry Clearance) | £2,000 - £3,500 |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Under the Immigration Rules | |
|---|---|
| ILR based on 10 years residence | £1,200 - £2,000 |
| Right of Abode | |
|---|---|
| Initial (Right of Abode) Application | £1,200 - £1,800 |
| Transfer (of Right of Abode) Application | £1,000 - £1,500 |
| Returning Resident | |
|---|---|
| Returning Resident (Entry Clearance) | £2,000 - £5,000 |
| Replacement Biometric Residence Permit (ILR) | |
|---|---|
| No Time Limit Application | £500 - £800 |
| Replacing Visa with Biometric Residence Permit | |
|---|---|
| Transfer of Conditions | £500 – 800 |
| British Citizenship | |
|---|---|
| Naturalisation as a British Citizen | £800 - £1,500 |
| Naturalisation on a Discretionary Basis | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Register a Child as a British Citizen | £800 - £1,500 |
| British Citizenship Application under BNO Scheme | £1,200 - £2,000 |
| Human Rights & Discretionary Applications | |
|---|---|
| UK Visa Application for Parents of Adult British Citizens (on discretionary grounds) | £2,000 - £4,000 |
| Application for UK Visa on Compassionate Grounds | £2,000 - £3,500 |
| Application for UK Visa on Discretionary Grounds | £2,000 - £3,500 |
| Asylum Applications | |
|---|---|
| Asylum Claim (Initial Application) | £3,000 - £6,000 |
| Fresh Asylum Claim (Following refusal of a previous claim) | £2,000 - £4,000 |
| Appeals | |
|---|---|
| Appeals to First-Tier Tribunal (IAC) | £2,000 - £5,000 |
| Appeals at the Upper Tribunal (IAC) | £2,000 - £3,500 |
| Application for Permission to Appeal | |
|---|---|
| Application to the First-tier Tribunal for permission to appeal the decision of the First-tier Tribunal | £800 - £1,200 |
| Application to the Upper Tribunal for permission to appeal the decision of the First-tier Tribunal | £1,000 - £1,500 |