Charging for Home Office Immigration & Nationality Services 2014/15

Dear Brandon,

Charging for Home Office Immigration & Nationality Services 2014/15

Further to the letter from my colleague Peter Kane on 3 February, I write to remind you of the fee changes for visas, immigration and nationality applications and wider premium services.
The new fees will take effect from 6 April 2014, though fees for premium services overseas may come into effect one week earlier.
The Home Office is committed to achieving efficiencies and reducing the cost of the department to the taxpayer. By reducing our running costs and ensuring that those who use and benefit directly from our services contribute appropriately, we are reducing the cost to the public purse of running the immigration system.
From 6 April the majority of fees will increase by 4%, including the short-term visit visa. Targeted increases will apply to some fees to limit the general increases otherwise required.
We will continue to review the services we offer and ensure that the Home Office provides a visa and immigration service that is efficient, meets customer expectations and continues to attract the brightest and best. This will only be possible with the fee changes set out above.
We are happy to arrange specific meetings to discuss any particular areas of interest with you. If you feel this would be helpful please contact us at the email below.

Yours faithfully,
Paul Darling
Director of Finance & Estates
charging.consultation@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk