Getting started
A one-hour, fixed-feeinitial consultation
For new clients we offer an initial no-obligation one-hour fixed fee consultation — in person, by phone or by exchange of email. Seek initial advice on your case, get a second opinion, or gather enough information to take the case forward yourself.
- 01Value for money
- We work as efficiently as possible without compromising on quality. By focusing on the key issues right from the start, we ensure you get value for money.
- 02Agreed in advance
- In all cases we will give you an estimate of our charges and any different options available to you, and we will usually confirm this with you in writing.
Initial consultation · hourly rates
£267per hour
Solicitor of more than 4 years’ qualification
£200per hour
Solicitor of less than 4 years’ qualification
All rates are exclusive of VAT.
Book a consultationImmigration fixed fees
Typical fee quotesfor immigration matters
We typically charge on a fixed fee basis for advice and assistance with UK immigration applications. The professional fees below are our typical quotes for our main categories of work.
Business & investor routes
| Application | Professional fee | VAT @ 20% | Preparation time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (Investor)Single application | £15,000 – £25,000 | £3,000 – £5,000 | 2–3 months |
| Entry clearance, extension and ILRPackage | £27,000 – £30,000 | £5,400 – £6,000 | |
| InnovatorSingle application | £10,000 – £15,000 | £2,000 – £3,000 | 3–4 months |
| Entry clearance and ILRPackage | £20,000 – £22,000 | £4,000 – £4,400 | |
| Representative of an Overseas BusinessSingle application | £12,000 – £15,000 | £2,400 – £3,000 | 3–4 months |
| Entry clearance, extension and ILRPackage | £10,000 – £30,000 | £2,000 – £6,000 | |
| Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)Single application | £12,000 – £15,000 | £2,400 – £3,000 | 3–4 months |
Tier 1 (Investor)
2–3 monthsSingle application
£15,000 – £25,000
+ VAT £3,000 – £5,000
Entry clearance, extension and ILRPackage
£27,000 – £30,000
+ VAT £5,400 – £6,000
Innovator
3–4 monthsSingle application
£10,000 – £15,000
+ VAT £2,000 – £3,000
Entry clearance and ILRPackage
£20,000 – £22,000
+ VAT £4,000 – £4,400
Representative of an Overseas Business
3–4 monthsSingle application
£12,000 – £15,000
+ VAT £2,400 – £3,000
Entry clearance, extension and ILRPackage
£10,000 – £30,000
+ VAT £2,000 – £6,000
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)
3–4 monthsSingle application
£12,000 – £15,000
+ VAT £2,400 – £3,000
Sponsorship & work
| Application | Professional fee | VAT @ 20% | Preparation time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 Sponsor LicenceLicence application | £3,000 – £5,000 | £600 – £1,000 | 1–2 months |
| Tier 2 in-countrySingle application | £800 – £2,500 | £160 – £500 | 2–3 weeks |
| Tier 2 out-of-countrySingle application | £2,500 – £3,500 | £500 – £700 | 1–2 months |
Tier 2 Sponsor Licence
1–2 monthsLicence application
£3,000 – £5,000
+ VAT £600 – £1,000
Tier 2 in-country
2–3 weeksSingle application
£800 – £2,500
+ VAT £160 – £500
Tier 2 out-of-country
1–2 monthsSingle application
£2,500 – £3,500
+ VAT £500 – £700
Family, settlement & citizenship
| Application | Professional fee | VAT @ 20% | Preparation time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family MemberSingle application | £1,000 – £3,000 | £200 – £600 | 1–2 months |
| EEA Settlement SchemeSingle application | £3,000 – £5,000 | £600 – £1,000 | 2–3 weeks |
| British CitizenshipSingle application | £500 – £2,000 | £100 – £400 | 1–2 months |
Family Member
1–2 monthsSingle application
£1,000 – £3,000
+ VAT £200 – £600
EEA Settlement Scheme
2–3 weeksSingle application
£3,000 – £5,000
+ VAT £600 – £1,000
British Citizenship
1–2 monthsSingle application
£500 – £2,000
+ VAT £100 – £400
Once an application has been submitted, we cannot guarantee its processing time — this is within the control of UK Visas & Immigration.
What you pay for
What our quotesdo and don’t cover
Included in our typical fee quotes
- Conducting an initial eligibility assessment
- Helping collect, assess, prepare and submit documents and representations for your visa application
- Completing and submitting visa application forms
- Arranging visa appointments
- Helping you prepare for visa interviews
- Updates on relevant changes to the UK Immigration Rules and advice on their consequences
Disbursements not included
- Government fees
- Visa application centre fees
- Test booking fees, such as approved English language and Life in the UK tests
- Advice and assistance with appeals of refusal decisions
- Third-party fees such as translations, counsel, specialist messenger or courier
Basis of our fixed fees
When a fixed fee applies
If a matter becomes more complicated, urgent or time-consuming than anticipated — for example further documents are required or the application needs to be expedited — we reserve the right to charge in addition to the agreed fixed fee. We will always tell you in advance where fees will exceed the agreed fixed fee.
Our fixed fees are quoted on the basis that:
- You provide the documents and information we request in a timely manner
- We have at least 96 hours to prepare an application from receipt of the full information and documents requested
- You are content for the application to be processed in standard UK Visas & Immigration time frames
- No unforeseen complications, conflicts or emergencies arise
- The value of the actual time we spend on the matter does not exceed our estimate
- The details and information you provide are true and accurate to the best of your knowledge
Legal aid
On a very low income? Legal aid may be available.
Legal aid means you do not have to pay for your legal costs. We have been awarded contracts by the government to provide legal aid, but it is only available in limited circumstances and most areas of law are now out of scope. Ask us and we will tell you whether it is available for your case.
- *All hourly rates are exclusive of VAT.
- **In some limited circumstances we may charge a premium hourly rate above the standard rate — for example where we are instructed very late and must work to extremely tight deadlines or outside normal office hours.
- ***Immigration fees are typical quotes published under the SRA Transparency Rules. Your quote will depend on your circumstances and will be confirmed in writing before work begins.