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UK Immigration Fee Increases April 2026: What Sponsors and Workers Need to Know
UK immigration fees rise from 8 April 2026. See the new Skilled Worker visa costs, sponsor licence fees, Health and Care Visa rates, and what sponsors can't charge workers.
Lul Salah
March 19, 2026

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