Pricing
At Britton and Time Solicitors, we provide clear and transparent pricing so you know exactly where you stand.
Immigration: Fees and Work.
At Britton and Time Solicitors, every matter and every client’s needs are different.
We’re committed to providing clarity about our charges and ensuring that you receive exceptional legal services at competitive rates in all legal areas. Our approach acknowledges that every client has distinct pressures, priorities, and preferences that must be carefully considered when structuring our professional relationship.
The foundation of our fee arrangement begins with an assessment of your case, including all relevant issues, complexities, timeframes, and constraints. Beyond understanding the technical requirements, we take time to understand your personal circumstances and preferences to establish a fee structure that provides you with confidence and control.
We provide detailed information about all costs and disbursements and the scope of work for your matter at the outset, clearly outlined in your Engagement Letter. This ensures complete transparency and allows you to make informed decisions about your legal representation from the very beginning.
Immigration Fees.
Please note while the below fees are fee estimates, the majority of our immigration services are provided on a fixed fee basis. The fees below also exclude application fees payable to the Home Office.
Residence visa applications.
| Service | Low fee range (excl. VAT) | High fee range (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| British citizenship by naturalisation or registration | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Indefinite leave to remain or settle in the UK | £1,500 | £10,000 |
| Settled status in the UK (under the EU Settlement Scheme) | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Pre-settled status in the UK (under the EU Settlement Scheme) | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Permanent residence | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| EEA Family permits | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Residence and returning residence cards/visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Applications on the basis of long residence | £2,000 | £5,000 |
Long-term work visas.
Please note these fees exclude the application fee for a sponsorship licence, the fee for which can be found below under ‘Business-related visas’.
| Service | Low fee range (excl. VAT) | High fee range (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Senior or Specialist worker (Intra-Company Transfer Visas) | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Minister of Religion Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| International Sportsperson Visas | £5,000 | £18,000 |
| Health and Care Worker Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
Short-term work visas.
| Service | Low fee range (excl. VAT) | High fee range (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Work – Charity Worker Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Temporary Work – Creative Worker Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchance Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Temporary Work – International Agreement Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Temporary Work – Religious Worker Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
Family-related visas.
| Service | Low fee range (excl. VAT) | High fee range (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse/Partner Visa | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Fiancé/Proposed Civil Partner Visa | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Other Family Member Applications | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Dependent Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Applications outside of Immigration Rules | £5,000 | £18,000 |
Business-related visas.
| Service | Low fee range (excl. VAT) | High fee range (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Innovator Founder Visa | £5,000 | £18,000 |
| Global Talent Visa | £3,500 | £9,500 |
| UK Expansion Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility) | £2,500 | £5,000 |
| Sponsorship licence applications | £2,500 | £10,000 |
Student and study visas.
| Service | Low fee range (excl. VAT) | High fee range (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term Study Visas | £1,000 | £3,000 |
| General Student Visas | £1,000 | £3,000 |
| Child Student Visas | £1,000 | £3,000 |
| Parent of Child Student | £1,000 | £3,000 |
| Youth Mobility Scheme Visas | £1,000 | £3,000 |
UK visitor visas.
| Service | Low fee range (excl. VAT) | High fee range (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Visitor Visas | £800 | £1,750 |
| Marriage Visitor Visas | £800 | £1,750 |
| Permitted Paid Engagement Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Visiting the UK in a Chinese tour group (ADS licensed) | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Visa to pass through the UK in transit | £800 | £1,750 |
Other visa and immigration services.
| Service | Low fee range (excl. VAT) | High fee range (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Visa application review | £600 | £600 |
| British National (Overseas) Visa – Hong Kong | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| British Overseas Citizen | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Confirmation of British Nationality | £800 | £1,750 |
| Right of Abode | £800 | £1,750 |
| Windrush Scheme applications | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Domestic Worker in a Private Household Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Turkish Businessperson Visas | £5,000 | £9,500 |
| Turkish Worker Visas | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Returning Resident Visas | £2,500 | £6,500 |
| Ancestry Visas | £2,500 | £5,000 |
| Appeals, Administration Reviews, Judicial Reviews | £3,500 | £9,500 |
| No Time Limit (NTL) applications | £5,000 | £9,500 |
Our charging structures.
We will always provide a fee quote in one of three ways:
- General fee estimates involve a low and a high fee range to take into account anything unexpected that may come up during your matter. Fees will be incurred at the team’s respective hourly rates and you will receive a monthly invoice.
- Fixed fees involve a fixed sum that you will either pay upfront or in stages to complete your matter. They come with a scope of works that covers the bulk of your matter, while there may be some elements that sit outside of the scope. If this is the case, you will be notified of those out-of-scope items and you will need to make a decision on whether to incur those charges. If so, these will be charged for at an hourly rate.
- Capped fees involve a fee estimate with an upper cap. Fees are incurred at an hourly rate, but will never exceed the fee cap in place, unless the scope of works changes, or there is work required that sits outside of the original scope. As with fixed fees, if this is the case, you will be notified of those out-of-scope items and you will need to make a decision on whether to incur those charges. If so, these will be charged for at an hourly rate.
Not all matters are suited to fixed or capped fees, and we reserve our right to provide such fee arrangements only where appropriate, however the vast majority of immigration matters are completed on a fixed fee basis.
If an hourly rate applies, our rates are as follows:
| Seniority | Hourly rate (excl. VAT) | Hourly rate (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director | £660 | £792 |
| Director | £380 | £456 |
| Legal Director | £360 | £432 |
| Senior Associate | £345 | £414 |
| Associate | £330 | £396 |
| Solicitor | £315 | £378 |
| Trainee Solicitor / Senior Paralegal | £225 | £270 |
| Paralegal | £210 | £252 |
| Administrator / Junior Paralegal | £185 | £222 |
How our fixed and capped fees are calculated.
Our fees are calculated from the hourly rate of the individuals working on a matter and the time we estimate it will take for a matter to be completed. An individual can include the Solicitor overseeing a matter and any Trainees, Paralegals or administrative staff assisting them.
All fee quotes on this page are for our professional fees and VAT, while any disbursements (third party costs, such as Home Office application fees) are set out within your Client Care Agreement. Home Office application fees are subject to change by the government at any moment and, in rare cases, may change.
In some circumstances, we may require you to attend an initial consultation so we can provide you with an accurate quote. We offer both free and paid consultations on immigration matters, depending on the complexity of your case.
Scope of work and timelines.
Our fee quotes generally include the following:
- Meeting with you in person or virtually to take initial instructions and advising on your legal options.
- Advising you in detail on the evidential and procedural requirements of your application.
- Reviewing your evidence in detail.
- Completing and submitting your application form.
- Drafting any supporting documentation needed for your application.
- Providing a legal covering letter, and making any factual and legal representations necessary for your application.
- Booking your biometrics appointment.
- Where applicable, creating an electronic or hard-copy bundle of documents.
- Informing you of the outcome of your application and advising on any resulting questions.
The different stages of most applications are as set out as above. However, each case is different, and there may be other steps involved that we would advise on at the outset of your case. 
The timeline for our taking your instructions to submission of your application will vary according to how quickly you are able to provide the necessary evidence and when you wish to enter the UK or the expiry of your current visa. You can find the up to date Home Office visa processing times via the government website.
Please note: Home Office application processing times can vary throughout the year, often with no indication provided by the Home Office. Applications may be processed from between 24 hours to 6 months or more. We will provide you with our best estimate based on the facts of your case and in line with recent processing times for similar applications.
What is not included in our fee estimates?
The following items are not included within our immigration fee estimates below: 
- Any work after the application has been submitted, with the exception of advising on the outcome of said application. 
- Advice on any follow-up immigration applications, appeals, administrative reviews, reconsiderations, reviews, requests or any other steps that are required after an application is approved. This does not include areas where this work is required, such as ‘immigration appeals’ or ‘administrative reviews.’ 
- Work that resides outside of the agreed scope of work within your Engagement Letter. 
- Work that is unrelated to UK immigration law, advice and services.
- Visa application fees or other disbursements made payable to bodies such as the Home Office or the UK Government. 
- Work carried out by external parties outside of our firm. 
- Instructing third parties, such as barristers, other solicitors, advisors, and others. 
- Translation and interpretation fees that are incurred. 
- Expenses we incur by acting on your behalf, including, but not limited to, disbursements, non-standard postal fees, transport costs and charges for electronic transfers of funds. 
For innovator and start up visas, please note that we cannot advise on the merits of your business case; this should be completed by your endorsing body. 
Disbursements.
Disbursements are costs incurred outside of our professional fees. They are usually for third-party services such as translations or application costs required by the Government.
We will outline any disbursements applicable to your matter in the Client Care Agreement.
For up-to-date application costs set by the Government, please see the UK visa fees page on their website.