{"id":7022678,"date":"2026-03-24T11:12:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=7022678"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:12:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:12:41","slug":"increase-in-uk-leta-fees-from-april-8-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/hausse-des-frais-de-leta-royaume-uni-des-le-8-avril-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UK ETA fees to rise from April 8, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The British Home Office recently unveiled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/visa-regulations-revised-table\/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026\"><strong>its new price list<\/strong><\/a> for immigration and nationality, with the official date of entry into force set at <strong>April 8, 2026<\/strong>. For international travelers - whether they're passing through for tourism, study or professional expatriation, this update means a general increase in consular fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tightening of tariffs does not spare short stays. If you're planning a business trip to London or a vacation in Scotland, here's the direct impact on your travel budget. <strong>ETA tariff increase<\/strong> (Electronic Travel Authorization) is the measure that will affect the greatest number of travelers. Essential for nationalities exempt from the traditional visa requirement (such as European, American, Canadian or Australian citizens), the cost of the British ETA will now rise to <strong>20 \u00a3<\/strong> (previously \u00a316), from April 8, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sans-titre-7-1024x67.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7022680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sans-titre-7-1024x67.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sans-titre-7-300x20.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sans-titre-7-768x50.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sans-titre-7-18x1.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sans-titre-7.jpg 1462w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Revision of ETA tariff increase (official list)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard visitor visas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For travelers from countries subject to visa requirements (notably many African, Asian and Maghreb countries), the cost of consular processing has been increased for all periods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Short-stay visa (up to 6 months)<\/strong> from \u00a3127 to <strong>135 \u00a3<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-stay visa (up to 2 years)<\/strong> Now achieved <strong>506 \u00a3<\/strong> (compared with \u00a3475).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-stay visa (up to 5 years)<\/strong> : Franchise a significant milestone <strong>903 \u00a3<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transit <\/strong>Slight increase from \u00a339 to <strong>41,50 \u00a3<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expatriation, work and study <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates for <strong>long-term immigration<\/strong>as well as <strong>international students<\/strong>, The April 8, 2026 tariff revision will particularly target the UK. For students (student visas), the attractiveness of British universities remains undiminished, but the administrative cost is increasing. The application fee for a main application made from abroad (as well as for dependents) will increase by \u00a334. Visit <strong>new rate<\/strong> : <strong>558 \u00a3<\/strong> (up from \u00a3524). For skilled workers (skilled worker visa), the government is also readjusting the contribution required from international talent: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contracts of 3 years or less<\/strong> : The price of the visa increases to <strong>819 \u00a3<\/strong> (+ 50 \u00a3).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contracts of more than 3 years<\/strong> Now stands at <strong>1 618 \u00a3<\/strong> (+ 99 \u00a3).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're concerned with Permanent Settlement (route to settlement), this is where we see one of the biggest increases. Applying for permanent residency will now require a budget of <strong>2 064 \u00a3<\/strong> (i.e. \u00a3126 more than in 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an agency specializing in the accompaniment of international travelers, we are aware that British policy is becoming increasingly rigorous. We recommend <strong>anticipate your needs<\/strong>. If you are eligible for the ETA and your departure for the UK is planned for the spring or summer of 2026, submit your application. <strong>before April 8<\/strong> to benefit from the current rate. You can consult our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/leta-becomes-compulsory-for-travel-to-the-united-kingdom-from-february-25-2026\/\">last news<\/a> the conditions for obtaining an ETA (deadline, documents required, etc.)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UK Home Office recently unveiled its new immigration and nationality fee structure, with an official start date of April 8, 2026. 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