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What is ‘entry clearance’?
Entry clearance in permission/leave to enter the UK with a visa.
Citizens of some countries require entry clearance before traveling to the UK and citizens of other countries can travel to the UK for a visit or stay of a temporary nature without entry clearance.
Do I need entry clearance before traveling to the UK?
The list of countries which have a visa requirement is always changing. You should check the Immigration and Nationality Directorate website of the Home Office at Appendix One of the Immigration Rules and also the countries.
How much does it cost for entry clearance?
The fees vary from time to time and on 1 July 2002, the fees were as follows:
| Category | UK Pounds |
| Visit (standard) | 36.00 |
| Visit (multiple entry) 1 year | 60.00 |
| Visit (multiple entry) 2 years | 70.00 |
| Visit (multiple entry) 5 years | 88.00 |
| Visit (multiple entry) 10 years **NEW** | 150.00 |
| Medical Treatment | 36.00 |
| Student (irrespective of length of stay) | 36.00 |
| Visitor in Transit | 36.00 |
| Direct Airside Transit | 27.00 |
| EC Association Agreement | 75.00 |
| Highly Skilled Migrant Program (HSMP) | 75.00 |
| Joining Ship/Aircraft | 36.00 |
| Work Permit (6 months or under) | 36.00 |
| Work Permit (over 6 months) | 75.00 |
| "Employment" (6 months or under) | 36.00 |
| "Employment" (over 6 months) | 75.00 |
| Self-Employed (6 months or under) | 36.00 |
| Self-Employed (over 6 months) | 75.00 |
| Establish Business | 75.00 |
| Retired Person of Independent Means | 75.00 |
| Investor | 75.00 |
| Voluntary Worker (6 months or under) | 36.00 |
| Voluntary Worker (over 6 months) | 75.00 |
| UK Grandparent | 75.00 |
| Working Holidaymaker | 36.00 |
| Au Pair | 36.00 |
| Husband/Wife | 260.00 |
| Child for Settlement (inc. adoption) | 260.00 |
| Family Reunion (sponsors with ELR only) | 75.00 |
| Marriage (i.e. fiancé(e)s) | 260.00 |
| Certificate of Entitlement | 110.00 |
| Sole Representative | 75.00 |
| Returning Resident | 36.00 |
| Entry Clearance for a Commonwealth Country | 22.00 |
| Entry Clearance for an Overseas Territory | 22.00 |
| European Economic Area (EEA) & Swiss Family Permit | Free of charge |
What happens after entry clearance has been granted?
A person granted entry clearance must enter the UK normally within 6 months otherwise a fresh application will have to be made.
Even if you have entry clearance, the Immigration Officer may refuse to endorse the entry clearance and refuse to grant leave to enter under certain conditions.
How do I apply?
You can instruct us and will can assist you with the application form unless you are able to do so to avoid delay in the processing of the application. We will also advise you of your chances.
You will need to apply at the nearest British entry clearance post using the correct form and also submitting all the appropriate documents in support of the application. You can contact us for the appropriate forms for making the applications.
Page created: 23 April 2004
Last updated: 23 April 2004
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