Work Permit fees
An initial application for the grant or renewal of a work permit must be accompanied by a fee of £60. This fee is not refundable if the application is refused.
If the application is for a work permit for a period of more than 1 year, an additional fee is payable as follows:
| Period for which work permit is applied for | Additional fee |
|---|---|
| more than 1 year and up to 2 years | £60 |
| more than 2 years and up to 3 years | £120 |
| more than 3 years and up to 4 years | £180 |
| more than 4 years and up to 5 years | £240 |
If the application is refused, the additional fee will be refunded. If a work permit is granted or renewed for a period less than that applied for, the additional fee or a proportion of it, as appropriate, will be refunded. For further information see section 4.4 of a Guide to Work Permits.
The fee for a work permit is paid by the employer, except in the case of an application for a self-employed permit or spouse or civil partner permit. It is unlawful for an employer to receive from a worker, or deduct from his or her wages, a fee for a work permit.
Page last updated: 6 October 2015
