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How much does it cost?

This page explains the fees for making an application in person at a public enquiry office.

The fee for our same-day premium service depends on the type of application you make. The fee is for consideration of your application but does not guarantee that your application will be approved. It is higher than the fee for making the same application by post. For details of individual fees and how you can pay them, see Cost of applying.

We will not refund your fee if we refuse your application or you withdraw it, so you should make sure you meet the requirements for your type of application (see the relevant sections of this website for more information on those) and that you bring all the required documents to your appointment at the public enquiry office (see Before you arrive for more information).

Although the public enquiry office will try to deal with your application on the day after initial consideration, it is sometimes necessary to send it to a case working area if it is too complex. We are confident that we can offer a same day decision in the vast majority of cases, but in those rare cases further correspondence may be dealt with via post.

Only your husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner, and dependent children under 18 can be included on your application form (including work permits). Dependants cannot be included on some applications, and you should check the relevant section of this website for information on particular applications.

For applications that cannot include dependants, or when your partner or dependant under 18 applies separately at a different time or on another form, they must pay the appropriate fee. Dependants over 18 must complete their own form and pay the appropriate fee.

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