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Immigration Health Surcharge · UK

How much is the Immigration Health Surcharge for your visa?

£1,035 per person per year for most visas. £776 for students and Youth Mobility. Duration is always rounded up to the nearest full year. Add dependants to get the total family cost.

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  • Updated 2026/27

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Rate per year
£1,035
Duration charged
3 years
Rounded up to nearest full year
Per person total
£3,105
Total IHS for all applicants
£6,210
2 applicants × £3,105
How we calculate this

This calculator uses current UK government rules, HMRC rates and ONS data. Figures are verified against the primary sources we list site-wide; the editorial policy explains how we keep them current.

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How it works

What is the IHS?+
The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a fee paid alongside most UK visa applications. It gives access to NHS healthcare on the same basis as UK residents for the duration of the visa.
Current rates (from February 2024)+
Standard rate: £1,035 per person per year. Student visas and Youth Mobility Scheme: £776 per person per year. Rates apply to the main applicant AND each dependant separately.
Rounding up to full years+
Even if your visa is 2 years and 1 month, HMRC charges 3 × the annual rate (rounded up to the nearest full year). A 5-year Skilled Worker visa = 5 × £1,035 = £5,175 per person.
Who is exempt?+
British and Irish citizens. EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status. Applicants from certain reciprocal healthcare agreement countries for specific visa types. Check the full exemption list on gov.uk.
When is IHS paid?+
IHS is paid online as part of the visa application process, before submitting the application. It is non-refundable even if the visa is refused, unless the application was withdrawn due to an HMRC processing error.