The costs of immigration matters can vary significantly depending on the type of application, complexity of the case, and whether the application is straightforward or contested. We aim to provide clear, transparent information about our fees and the services we offer.
Time Scales – Immigration Matters
The timescales for immigration applications depend on the category of application, Home Office processing times, and any additional steps such as interviews or appeals. we offer the following general timeframes as a guide:
Initial Instruction and Case Review:
Upon receiving your full instructions and relevant documentation, a caseworker will review your case, advise on eligibility, and prepare the application. We aim to complete this stage within 10 working days.
Submission and Home Office Processing:
Processing times vary by visa type and can range from 2 weeks to 6 months or more after the submission of biometric if applicable. We will provide you with the latest estimated processing times for your specific application.
Further Correspondence and Follow-up:
If the Home Office requests additional information or documents, we will assist you promptly. Timescales for responses vary but are typically within 14–28 calendar days.
Please note these are estimated timescales for straightforward cases. Complex or contested cases, or those requiring appeals or judicial review, may take significantly longer. We will keep you informed of progress and provide updated time estimates as your case develops.
Fees and VAT
All our fees are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate.
If you are considering proceeding with an immigration application, please be aware of the following:
The VAT element of our fees cannot be reclaimed from the Home Office or any other party.
Home Office application fees and biometric fees are separate disbursements and are not included in our legal fees.
Additional costs may arise for translation of documents, expert reports, or appeals.
If your case requires further work such as responding to refusals, appeals, or judicial reviews, additional fees will apply and will be discussed with you beforehand.
What Our Fee Includes
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We will always provide you with a clear estimate of likely costs before proceeding and keep you informed throughout the process, in line with the SRA’s transparency rules.
For a tailored quote or to discuss your specific immigration matter, please contact Diplock Solicitors Ltd for an initial consultation.
The 20% VAT will be changed on top of our fee.
Personal Immigration Applications
Application Type | Our Fee (VAT where applicable, is charged at 20%) |
Spouse / Partner Visa Application | £100-2500 |
Spouse Visa Extension | £100-2500 |
Spouse Visa after Curtailment | £100-2500 |
Indefinite Visa as a Spouse | £1200-2500 |
Spouse / Partner Visa Entry Clearance | £1000-2500 |
Naturalisation as a British Citizen | £750-1000 |
British Passport Application | £350-500 |
Parent, Partner, Child Based FLR(FP) Applications | £1200-3000 |
7 Years Child Application | £1000-2000 |
Parent, Spouse, Partner Child Based Application | £1000-2500 |
Family Visa Application | £1000-2500 |
Adult & Child Dependent Visa | £1000-2500 |
FLR (FP) Spouse Partner Visa Application | £1000-2500 |
Human Rights Applications | £1200-3000 |
Visit Visa | £1000-2000 |
Family Visit Visa | £1000-2000 |
Visit for Business | £1000-2000 |
Visit for Medical Reasons | £1000-2000 |
Visit as Academic | £550-1000 |
Marriage Visitor Visa | £1000-1500 |
Parent, Spouse, Partner Child Based Application | £1200-3000 |
Adult & Child Dependent Visa | £1000-2500 |
Entry Clearance As A Child | £1000-2000 |
Child Visa to Join Parents | £1000-2000 |
Parent of a British Child Visa | £1200-2500 |
SET (P) Indefinite Leave as a Refugee | £1200-2000 |
UK Permanent Resident Applications | £1000-1500 |
Settlement/Indefinite Leave to Remain | £1200-2500 |
Bail Applications | £1000-4000 |
Appeals | £1500-3000 |
Administrative Reviews | £600-1000 |
Judicial Review | £700-3500 |
Visa and Immigration Reconsideration Request | £500-800 |
Visa Switching | £500-2500 |
Business Immigration Applications
Application Type | Fee (VAT where applicable, is charged at 20%) |
Employer’s Sponsor Licence Application | £1200-3500 |
UK Expansion Worker | £2000-6000 |
Senior or Specialist Person | £2000-5000 |
International Agreement Worker Visa | £2000-5000 |
Secondment Worker | £2000-5000 |
Service Supplier visa | £2000-5000 |
Skilled Worker Visa | £1000-3000 |
Skilled Worker Visa Extension | £750-3000 |
Innovator Founder Visa | £2000-5000 |
Innovator Extension Visa | £2000-5000 |
Switching From Start Up Visa | £1500-3000 |
Global Business Mobility | £1000-3500 |
Graduate Trainee Visa | £900-2500 |
Sportsperson Visa Application | £1500-2500 |
Who will handle your case:
Your immigration matter will be handled by either a qualified solicitor or a paralegal with 3 to 5 years of experience in immigration law. All work is carried out under the supervision of a qualified solicitor who has more than 5 years of specialist experience dealing with similar immigration cases.
We are committed to providing high-quality legal services, ensuring that your case is managed by experienced professionals and supervised in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) transparency standards.