Immigration Fees

Please see below for some price and service information about our immigration services.

Overview

We will always agree a fee for our immigration work in advance of starting work. The agreed fees can vary depending on the level of service required and the complexity of a particular matter. We tend to work on a fixed fee basis, where appropriate, and in line with our client's needs.

Please note that there are separate costs for VAT and disbursements which may be payable depending on individual circumstances. Further information on this is set out below. If there is anything you require further information on, please contact a member of our team.

Our FEEs

Our fees are likely to fall within the ranges (excluding VAT) set out below. The fee estimates cover the most common UK immigration applications and are for illustrative purposes only and are not a fixed quote. They do not cover complex or unique cases where the fees will be higher and a bespoke fee quote will be provided.

 

Fee estimate

Skilled Worker

£1,500 to £2,500

Global Business Mobility

£1,500 to £2,500

EU Settlement Scheme

£1,2000 to £4,000

Global Talent

£3,000 to £8,000

Innovator Founder

£6,000 to £8,000

Student Visa and Child Student Visa

£1,500 to £2,500

Temporary Work Visas and Government Authorised Exchange

£1,500 to £2,500

Youth Mobility Scheme

£1,500 to £2,500

Graduate Visa

£1,500 to £2,500

High Potential Individual Visa

£1,500 to £3,000

Ancestry Visa

£2,000 to £3,000

Partner or Spouse of a British Citizen

£2,000 to £5,000

Fiancée or Civil Partner of a British Citizen

£2,000 to £5,000

   

Visitor

£1200 to £3,000

Indefinite Leave to Remain

£2000 to £3000

Registration under the British Nationality Act 1981

£1500 to £2500

Naturalisation as a British Citizen

£1,500 to £3000

   

Each dependant applying for leave in line at the same time as the main applicant

£500 to £1000

 

If the application you wish to submit is not set out above, please contact us and we will be pleased to provide a quote and scope of work.

Scope of work

We will provide details of the services included within the quote we provide once we have full instructions from you regarding your immigration issue. Typically, the following steps are carried out by us when we support a business or individual through a visa application. Please note, the below is not an exhaustive list.

  • Obtain information in relation to your situation and advise on the UK immigration options available
  • Discuss your situation in detail and advise on the Immigration Rules and your eligibility in relation to the relevant application
  • Provide detailed advice on documentary evidence required and the procedures for submitting the relevant application
  • Provide advice on the likely application timeline
  • Draft application form
  • Provide a cover letter in support of the application
  • Prepare a document bundle to be submitted in support of the application
  • Book an appointment for the applicant to provide biometric information
  • Liaise with the Home Office on your behalf
  • Review the approval letter and related documentation such as Entry Clearance vignette or Biometric Residence Permit
  • Provide advice on the next steps and conditions of a grant of status

OUR HOURLY RATES

For some matters, we will charge you on the basis of the 'time spent' on a matter according to a set hourly fee. Our hourly rates are below. These fees are subject to periodic changes and vary according to the region where the team member is based and their level of experience and expertise.

Grade 

Hourly rate

Partner

£400-£600

Senior Associate 

£300 - £500

Associate

£250-£450

Solicitor 

£220-£450

Trainee Solicitor 

£120-£200

Paralegal

£120-£200

 

COMPLEX OR UNIQUE MATTERS

We try to offer fixed fees where possible. If a matter is complex due to reasons listed (but not limited to) below, we may charge on a hourly basis. When working on an immigration matter, we provide a fee estimate at the start of the matter based on an estimate of the amount of time required by the lawyer to conclude the matter. We will not exceed this amount unless this has been agreed with the client.

We will offer a range as a fee quote where the applicant:

  • does not meet a requirement of the Immigration Rules and we need to prepare novel or bespoke legal arguments on behalf of the applicant
  • is an individual with unique or complex personal circumstances or requirements
  • has an adverse immigration history including where the applicant has previously been refused a visa
  • has breached immigration law
  • has a complex factual background
  • has committed an offence(s)

Where a matter is complex or unique our fee estimate may be higher than those set out above and a personalised quote will be provided taking into account the unique circumstances of a matter.

PERSONNEL / SUPERVISION

All immigration matters are supervised by Joanna Hunt, our Head of Immigration. Each client will be advised in writing at the start of a matter who is responsible for the day to day conduct of the matter.

Our people

Who we are

Why choose DAC Beachcroft?

We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.