UK visa and immigration fees to increase as part of austerity drive

[Editor]

Visa and immigration fees in the UK are set to increase next month and in November, making it more expensive for expats from non European countries, students and visitors. The UK Border Agency said the price increases are needed to meet the costs of processing the applications and issuing paperwork and to meet ‘budgetary pressures’. The county [...]

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[Robe]

Demand must be up. Having been involved in bringing my British wife through the USA process and now myself through the UK process, the UK process is much more streamlined and efficient. I'll pay more for better service. The US is also raising their fees. I hope it's put toward improving the process.