Highly skilled workers
If you are outside the United Kingdom
This page explains what fee you must pay if you are outside the United Kingdom and applying under the highly skilled worker category (Tier 1 General) of the points-based system to work in the United Kingdom.
On this page:
- The fee you must pay
- The fee your dependants must pay
The fee you must pay
There are two different fees for the highly skilled worker category:
- £200 if you submit a valid HSMP approval letter with your application (this is because you have already paid for the approval letter), which is payable in local currency; and
- £600 for all other applicants, which is payable in local currency.
The fee your dependants must pay
Any dependant applications accompanying your application form must pay the same fee as you pay for your application, which is £600 and payable in local currency. If your dependants are applying under the transitional arrangements and you have an HSMP approval letter, your dependants must show a copy of the HSMP approval letter when making their application to confirm that they are entitled to the transitional fee.
Once your fee has been received by the visa application centre, the fee is charged and cannot be refunded.
Terms explained
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HSMP approval letter
A letter from us that confirms you have passed the first stage of the application process for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme because you have the skills and experience required. HSMP approval letters are valid for six months from the date of issue.
Internet links
Contact
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Work permits customer contact centre
0114 207 4074
Customer Contact Centre, UK Border Agency, PO Box 3468, Sheffield, S3 8WA