Q. What are UK visa fees?

The Standard Visitor Visa (Long-term 2 years) allows for many trips to the UK, each lasting up to six months, due to its two-year validity duration. Notably, the cost of a visa varies based on the applicant's country.

A US citizen must pay £400 (about ₹43,768), while an Indian citizen must pay the same amount. There is a cost of A$763 for Australian citizens and CA$608 for Canadian citizens. These variations highlight the complex relationship between UK visa costs and the various agreements and rules that apply to multiple nations.

Professionals looking to work in the UK are highly sought after by the generous 5-year validity of the Tier 2 (Skilled Worker) Visa. The first application expenses for this visa are a musical score that varies according to the applicant's nationality. 

There is an initial charge of £950 (about ₹1,22,252) for both US and Indian citizens, indicating cost parity. However, Australian citizens must pay an additional A$1,807, while Canadian citizens must pay an initial charge of CA$ 1,435. 

This well-designed price schedule highlights the subtle nationality-based factors that contribute to the inclusive and diversified nature of the UK's skilled worker visa program.

With a validity term of two years that corresponds well with the duration of an academic trip, the Tier 4 (General) Student Visa is an excellent option for academic endeavors. 

Different nationalities are subject to different fees for this visa, which highlights the range of factors that are taken into account. The price for US and Indian citizens is £375 (about ₹40,998), demonstrating cost parity. 

Australian citizens, on the other hand, must pay an initial charge of A$715, which is significantly more than that of Canadian citizens, CA$569. This varied cost schedule is a reflection of how broad the UK's student visa policy is, accepting applicants from a wide range of countries.