Annual UK Government fees increase
Dear friends, This time every year we inform our clients about possible increase in the fees the UK Government charges for visa applications and British Citizenship. This is not related to Brexit (other than it could be an excuse to charge even more!) As a tax year begins on 6 April 2019, the higher fees usually take place. April may sound like a long way away but with UK visa or Citizenship applications, it is imperative to plan in advance. We have no information (yet) whether the fees will change this year, and this has become the norm – the Government doesn’t announce it too early. We do, however, have last 10 years of experience to expect a yet another increase, as we do every year. When it does happen, the Government gives only a few days’ notice – to avoid the rush of applications before the higher fees take effect. Just look at what they did with health surcharge this January! It was announced on Friday 4 th January 2019 that health surcharge would double to £4