IMMIGRATION FEES

At AC Gilead Solicitors work is carried by qualified solicitors and in some cases by trainee solicitors or paralegals depending on the nature and complexity of the case. We agree the fee in advance to give you peace of mind.

This guide largely deals with work that we undertake on behalf of individuals. However, we also provide immigration services to businesses and not all those services are included in this guide.

Depending on the type of application and the client’s circumstances we may offer a fixed fee or an hourly-rated quotation for our costs. 

The fees we charge do not include the following disbursements and expenses

  1. VAT
  2. Home Office Application Fees or its third party provider fees
  3. Immigration Health Surcharge: You can check how much you are liable to pay here https://www.immigration-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk/checker/type
  4. Fees for Translating documents
  5. Fees for certifying copies of originals
  6. Fees for interpreters
  7. Barrister fees where applicable
  8. Expert report applicable to your matter
  9. Further work, where necessary, following submission of application. This can be agreed with a further fixed fee or an hourly rate, as appropriate should the need arise.
  10. Courier fees

 What is included in the fees?

  1. Assessing your circumstances in details and determining the most appropriate application for you and the options available
  2. Advice about Immigration Rules and Requirements
  3. Advice on if you meet the immigration criteria and how to fulfil the criteria
  4. Considering and assessing your supporting evidence
  5. Where possible and necessary; help and advice on obtaining further evidence e.g. medical records, bank statements, language tests, proof of address, taking witness statement etc.
  6. Preparing and submitting the application on your behalf
  7. Advice on the outcome and the way forward
  8. Liaising where necessary with third parties including Home Office and the tribunals

PLEASE NOTE:

This list is not exhaustive but is intended to provide you with an idea of the range of expenses, in addition to solicitors’ costs, that can be incurred in dealing with your case.  Photocopying charges and the costs of fax transmissions which form part of our overheads are normally included within the service at the expense rate quoted.  However, we reserve the right to charge for these separately in the event that the amount of photocopying and the use of fax transmissions or other technology reasonably require this.

Details of such expenses which you are likely to have to pay, when they are likely to become due and an estimate of these costs will be given to you by the person in charge of your case as soon as possible.

If your instructions mean we have to work outside normal office hours, we reserve the right to increase the level of the hourly rate/s.  You will be notified in writing of any increased rate.

The rates maybe higher if for example the matter becomes more complex than expected in which event we will notify you.

Our solicitors and fee earners are categorised according to their level of experience as follows and hourly rate as follows:

 

Experience level

Rate per hour

Solicitors with 5+ years qualified experience

£300

Solicitors with less than 5 years post qualification experience

£200

Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals

£120

 

At the start of each instruction, we will provide an estimate of how many hours we expect to spend working on your matter and we will give you an estimation of the cost. It is always difficult to accurately gauge the costs of a case where we charge by the hour as this can vary depending on new information, underlining issues, complexity of the matter etc. In these cases we will try to provide you with estimates for each stage. 

 1) INITIAL CONSULTATION

Fee: £150 – £350

This is usually an in person or video conference consultation with one of our immigration specialists. During the consultation the following will take place

  • Understanding your legal matter
  • Provide us a complete history
  • Advice on strength and weakness of your matter
  • Advice on potential solutions and the way forward
  • Length of time needed to undertake work
  • List of documentation that we require from you

 

This initial consultation fee does not include VAT, contacting the Home Office on your behalf or Completing and submitting an application or an appeal.

2) APPLICATIONS

  • Settlement

The average costs are between £1,600 – £2,000 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Leave to remain (Child, Dependant or partner)

The average costs are between £1,500 – £2,000 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Complex Article 8 Leave to Remain

The average costs are between £1,500 – £2,000 (excluding VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Visit Visas

The average costs are between £1,200 – £2,000 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • EEA Permanent Residence Application

The average costs are between £1,200 – £2,700 (excluding VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • EEA Family Permit Application

The average costs are between £1,500 – £2,000 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Naturalisation as a British Citizen

The average costs are between £750 – £1,500 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Registration as a British Citizen

The average costs are between £750 – £1,300 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Investor and Start up Visa Applications

The average costs are between £2,500 – £10,000 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Tier 4 Student Visa

The average costs are between £1,100 – £4,000 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Graduate Visa

The average costs are between £1,200 – £4,000 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Skilled worker visa

The average costs are between £1,500 – £5,000 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Tier 5

The average costs are between £1,500 – £5000 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • UK Passport Application and other travel documents

The average costs are between £500 – £1,500 (plus VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Asylum

The average costs are between £1,800 – £3,500 (excluding VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Attendance at Home office Interviews and advice

The average costs are between £500 – £1,000 (excluding VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Bail Applications

The costs are between £1000 – £2,000 (excluding VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • All Appeals: Lodging grounds of appeal, preparation of the case and representation at court

The costs are between £1,300 – £5,000 (excluding VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

  • Judicial Review Application

The costs are between £2.500 – £4,000 (excluding VAT) depending on fee earner’s hourly rate, the length of time it takes to complete the matter and complexity of the case.

APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME:

Please note that we are unable to guarantee how long Home Office will take to process your application.

You can check the current processing times here: https://www.gov.uk/visa-processing-times

IMMIGRATION FEES

1) INITIAL CONSULTATION

£100 plus VAT (£120)

Length – usually one hour but could take longer depending on the complexity of the matter.

  • Understanding your legal matter
  • Provide us a complete history
  • Advice on strength and weakness of your matter
  • Advice on potential solutions and the way forward
  • Length of time needed to undertake work
  • List of documentation that we require from you

2) CONSULTATION PLUS DETAILED ADVICE LETTER

£200 plus VAT (£240)

3) COMPLEX CASES

Please note that although we have a fixed fee for all immigration matters, if your case is considered complex or difficult we will provide you with a personalised quote which may vary from our fixed fee rate.

The fee will depend on the complexity of the case, the person dealing with it and the urgency of the matter.

This fee will be discussed with you at the initial appointment and is exclusive of VAT, Home Office application fees, disbursements and expenses.

4) FIXED FEES

We offer fixed fees for all immigration matters and citizenship applications.  The fees are stated on the table below for the various applications.

The fixed fee does not include the following disbursements and expenses

  1. Home Office Application Fees
  2. Immigration Health Surcharge: You can check how much you are liable to pay here https://www.immigration-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk/checker/type
  3. Fees for Translating documents
  4. Fees for certifying copies of originals
  5. Fees for interpreter
  6. Expert report applicable to your matter
  7. Advice for an appeal or judicial review if the application is refused

What is included in the fixed fees?

  1. Assessing your circumstances in details and determining the most appropriate application for you and the options available
  2. Advice about Immigration Rules and Requirements
  3. Advice on if you meet the immigration criteria and how to fulfil the criteria
  4. Considering and assessing your supporting evidence
  5. Where possible and necessary; help and advice on obtaining further evidence e.g. medical records, bank statements, language tests, proof of address, taking witness statement etc.
  6. Preparing and submitting the application on your behalf
  7. Advice on the outcome and the way forward

Application processing time:

Please note that we are unable to guarantee how long Home Office will take to process your application.

You can check the current processing times here: https://www.gov.uk/visa-processing-times

We will normally be able to submit your application within 5 working days of you instructing us and providing all required documents and fees. We will however keep you informed immediately if it is likely to take us longer than that.

Types of Applications

AC Gilead Sols Fee

Additional Comments

Entry Clearance Applications (Lodged Outside the UK)

Spouse/Unmarried Partner/Fiancé(e)

1200

No Vat

Same sex/Civil Partnership Visa

1200

No Vat

EEA Family Permit

1300

No Vat

Visitor Visas

1000

No Vat

Special Visit visas  (marriage visitor, student visitor, entertainer)

1400

No Vat

Settlement Applications for Dependent children under 18 years old

1300

No Vat

Settlement Applications for Dependent adult relatives

1300

No Vat

Tier 1 – Entrepreneur

3000

No Vat

Tier 1 –Investor

3000

No Vat

Tier 2 – General Work Permit

2000

No Vat

Tier 4 (General/Child Student)

1200

No Vat

   

In Country Applications

Family Members

Extension for Leave to Remain in the UK as a Spouse

1200 + VAT = 1440

No VAT if not working

Indefinite leave to remain in the UK, on completion of spouse visa

1400 + VAT = 1680

No VAT if not working

Right to Access by a parent for a British/ILR Status child

1500 + VAT = 1800

No VAT if not working

Extension of stay in the UK as unmarried partner

1200 + VAT = 1440

No VAT if not working

Application for indefinite leave to as unmarried partner

1400 + VAT = 1680

No VAT if not working

Applications for Regularisation of Stay

Leave to Remain Application under Human Rights Article 8 ECHR

1200 + VAT = 1440

No VAT if not working

Discretionary Leave (Over-stayers)

1200 + VAT = 1440

No VAT if not working

Compassionate Circumstances (Human Rights)

1200 + VAT = 1440

No VAT if not working

Further Representations to the Home Office

750 + VAT = 900

No VAT if not working

Attendance at Home office Interviews and advice

Advice and attendance: 500 + VAT = 600

Advice only: 400 + VAT = 480

No VAT if not working

Asylum

1500 + VAT = 1800

No VAT if not working

   

Long Residence

Indefinite Leave stay after 10 years in UK (Long Residence)

1400 + VAT = 1680

No VAT if not working

Leave to Remain after 20 years unlawful and/or Lawful stay in UK (Long Residence)

1500 + VAT = 1800

No VAT if not working

Immigration Detention

Temporary/Admission/CIO bail at Airport

800 + VAT  = 960

No VAT if not working

Temporary/Admission/CIO bail at Detention Centre – London

800 + VAT  = 960

No VAT if not working

Application for bail at the Tribunal + Advocacy

1000 + VAT = 1200

No VAT if not working

Bail Application outside London

1500 + VAT = 1800

No VAT if not working

In Country PBS Routes

Tier 1 – Entrepreneur

2200 + VAT = 2640

No VAT if not working

Tier 1 – Investor

2500 + VAT = 3000

No VAT if not working

Tier 2 – Sponsor Licence Application

2100 + VAT = 2520

No VAT if not working

Tier 2 – Certificate of Sponsorship

500 + VAT = 600

No VAT if not working

Tier 2 – General work Visa

2000 + VAT = 2400

No VAT if not working

Tier 4 – Students

1000 + VAT = 1200

No VAT if not working

Tier 5 – All categories

1300 + VAT = 1560

No VAT if not working

Indefinite leave to Remain (Tier PBS Route)

1400 + VAT = 1680

No VAT if not working

Indefinite leave to remain for PBS Dependants

1400 + VAT = 1680

No VAT if not working

British Nationality

Registration of Children – British Citizenship

750 + VAT = 900

No VAT if not working

Naturalisation as a British Citizen (Adult)

750 + VAT = 900

No VAT if not working

UK Passport Application and other travel documents

350 + VAT = 420

No VAT if not working

EEA Europeans and their Dependants

Workers’ Registration Scheme

1200 + VAT = 1320

No VAT if not working

Residence Cards based on marriage to an EEA National

1200 + VAT = 1320

No VAT if not working

Permanent Residence Application

1200 + VAT = 1320

No VAT if not working

EEC Association Agreement

1200 + VAT = 1320

No VAT if not working

EEA Family Permit

1200 + VAT = 1320

No VAT if not working

Work Permit for Bulgarians and Romanians

1400 + VAT = 1680

No VAT if not working

General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)

1200 + VAT = 1320

No VAT if not working

   

Immigration Appeals and Judicial Reviews

Judicial Review Application

2500 + VAT = 3000

Continuation to be assessed

All Appeals: Lodging grounds of appeal, preparation of the case and representation at court

1200 + VAT = 1320

+200 per witness statement over for cases with over 2 witness statements

No VAT if not working

Advocacy (Barrister) fees

£600 +VAT = 720

 

Entry Clearance Appeals

1200 + VAT = 1320

+£600 for Advocacy

No VAT if not working

Reconsideration Hearings (Preparations)

£600 +VAT = 720

No VAT if not working

Deportation Appeals

2000 + VAT = 2400 (In London)

2900 + VAT = 3480 (Outside London)

No VAT if not working

Adjourned hearings in London

300 + VAT = 360

No VAT if not working

Adjourned hearings outside London

400 + VAT = 480

 
   

Others

No time Limit Applications (transferring an ILR Stamp to new passport)

600 + VAT = 720

No VAT if not working

Transfer of conditions – transferring an immigration stamp to a new passport

600 + VAT = 720

No VAT if not working

Replace BRP

100 + VAT = 120

No VAT if not working

PLEASE NOTE:

This list is not exhaustive but is intended to provide you with an idea of the range of expenses, in addition to solicitors’ costs, that can be incurred in dealing with your case.  Photocopying charges and the costs of fax transmissions which form part of our overheads are normally included within the service at the expense rate quoted.  However, we reserve the right to charge for these separately in the event that the amount of photocopying and the use of fax transmissions or other technology reasonably require this.

Details of such expenses which you are likely to have to pay, when they are likely to become due and an estimate of these costs will be given to you by the person in charge of your case as soon as possible.

If your instructions mean we have to work outside normal office hours, we reserve the right to increase the level of the hourly rate/s.  You will be notified in writing of any increased rate.

The rates maybe higher if for example the matter becomes more complex than expected in which event we will notify you.

Immigration is a complex aspect of law, the U.K. Immigration laws are complex and ever-changing so it is important to seek the advice of an experienced immigration lawyer about your situation. It is for this reason that the solicitors of AC Gilead pride themselves in remaining up to date.

Our job at AC Gilead Solicitors is to understand the details of your situation so we can help you develop a strategy and give you clear advice.

Our services range from application for Entry Clearance to all level of application for Leave to Remain, deportation cases and appeal. Our highly qualified and fully accredited immigration solicitors have the requisite knowledge to handle your case with sensitivity and intensive knowledge. AC Gilead Solicitors offer a wide range of immigration law services including:

  • Naturalisation and citizenship
  • Tier 2 application
  • Sponsorship application for Tier 2 categories
  • Judicial Review
  • Indefinite leave to remain applications
  • EEA/EU Nationals
  • Removal and Deportation
  • Tier 4 applications
  • Bail applications
  • Appeal to the Tribunals/Courts and more
Types of ApplicationsAC Gilead Sols FeeAdditional Comments
 Entry Clearance Applications (Lodged Outside the UK) 
Spouse/Unmarried Partner/Fiancé(e)1200No Vat
Same sex/ Civil Partnership Visal1200No Vat
EEA Family Permit1300No Vat
Visitor Visas1000No Vat
Special Visit visas (marriage visitor, student visitor, entertainer)1400No Vat
Settlement Applications for Dependent children under 18 years old1300No Vat
Settlement Applications for Dependent children under 18 years old1300No Vat
Settlement Applications for Dependent adult relatives1300No Vat
Tier 1 – Entrepreneur3000No Vat
Tier 1 –Investor3000No Vat
Tier 2 – General Work Permit2000No Vat
Tier 4 (General/Child Student)1200No Vat
 In Country Applications 
 Family Members 
Extension for Leave to Remain in the UK as a Spouse1200 + VAT = 1440No VAT if not working
Indefinite leave to remain in the UK, on completion of spouse visa1400 + VAT = 1680No VAT if not working
Right to Access by a parent for a British/ILR Status child1500 + VAT = 1800No VAT if not working
Extension of stay in the UK as unmarried partner1200 + VAT = 1440No VAT if not working
Application for indefinite leave to as unmarried partner1400 + VAT = 1680No VAT if not working
 Applications for Regularisation of Stay 
Leave to Remain Application under Human Rights Article 8 ECHR1200 + VAT = 1440No VAT if not working
Discretionary Leave (Over-stayers)1200 + VAT = 1440No VAT if not working
Compassionate Circumstances (Human Rights)1200 + VAT = 1440No VAT if not working
Further Representations to the Home Office750 + VAT = 900No VAT if not working
Attendance at Home office Interviews and adviceAdvice and attendance: 500 + VAT = 600 Advice only: 400 + VAT = 480No VAT if not working
Asylum1500 + VAT = 1800No VAT if not working
 Long Residence 
Indefinite Leave stay after 10 years in UK (Long Residence)1400 + VAT = 1680No VAT if not working
Leave to Remain after 20 years unlawful and/or Lawful stay in UK (Long Residence)1500 + VAT = 1800No VAT if not working
 Immigration Detention 
Temporary/Admission/CIO bail at Airport800 + VAT = 960No VAT if not working
Temporary/Admission/CIO bail at Detention Centre – London800 + VAT = 960No VAT if not working
Application for bail at the Tribunal + Advocacy1000 + VAT = 1200No VAT if not working
Bail Application outside London1500 + VAT = 1800No VAT if not working
 In Country PBS Routes 
Tier 1 – Entrepreneur2200 + VAT = 2640No VAT if not working
Tier 1 – Investor2500 + VAT = 3000No VAT if not working
Tier 2 – Sponsor Licence Application2100 + VAT = 2520No VAT if not working
Tier 2 – Certificate of Sponsorship500 + VAT = 600No VAT if not working
Tier 2 – General work Visa2000 + VAT = 2400No VAT if not working
Tier 4 – Students1000 + VAT = 1200No VAT if not working
Tier 5 – All categories1300 + VAT = 1560No VAT if not working
Indefinite leave to Remain (Tier PBS Route)1400 + VAT = 1680No VAT if not working
Indefinite leave to remain for PBS Dependants1400 + VAT = 1680No VAT if not working
 British Nationality 
Registration of Children – British Citizenship750 + VAT = 900No VAT if not working
Naturalisation as a British Citizen (Adult)750 + VAT = 900No VAT if not working
UK Passport Application and other travel documents350 + VAT = 420No VAT if not working
 EEA Europeans and their Dependants 
Workers’ Registration Scheme1200 + VAT = 1320No VAT if not working
Residence Cards based on marriage to an EEA National1200 + VAT = 1320No VAT if not working
Permanent Residence Application1200 + VAT = 1320No VAT if not working
EEC Association Agreement1200 + VAT = 1320No VAT if not working
EEA Family Permit1200 + VAT = 1320No VAT if not working
Work Permit for Bulgarians and Romanians1400 + VAT = 1680No VAT if not working
General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)1200 + VAT = 1320No VAT if not working
 Immigration Appeals and Judicial Reviews 
Judicial Review Application2500 + VAT = 3000Continuation to be assessed
All Appeals: Lodging grounds of appeal, preparation of the case and representation at court1200 + VAT = 1320+200 per witness statement over for cases with over 2 witness statements No VAT if not working
Advocacy (Barrister) fees£600 +VAT = 720 
Entry Clearance Appeals1200 + VAT = 1320+£600 for Advocacy No VAT if not working
Reconsideration Hearings (Preparations)£600 +VAT = 720No VAT if not working
Deportation Appeals2000 + VAT = 2400 (In London) 2900 + VAT = 3480 (Outside London)No VAT if not working
Adjourned hearings in London300 + VAT = 360No VAT if not working
Adjourned hearings outside London400 + VAT = 480 
 Others 
No time Limit Applications (transferring an ILR Stamp to new passport)600 + VAT = 720No VAT if not working
Transfer of conditions – transferring an immigration stamp to a new passport600 + VAT = 720No VAT if not working
Replace BRP100 + VAT = 120No VAT if not working

PLEASE NOTE:

This list is not exhaustive but is intended to provide you with an idea of the range of expenses, in addition to solicitors’ costs, that can be incurred in dealing with your case. Photocopying charges and the costs of fax transmissions which form part of our overheads are normally included within the service at the expense rate quoted. However, we reserve the right to charge for these separately in the event that the amount of photocopying and the use of fax transmissions or other technology reasonably require this. Details of such expenses which you are likely to have to pay, when they are likely to become due and an estimate of these costs will be given to you by the person in charge of your case as soon as possible. If your instructions mean we have to work outside normal office hours, we reserve the right to increase the level of the hourly rate/s. You will be notified in writing of any increased rate. The rates maybe higher if for example the matter becomes more complex than expected in which event we will notify you.