To maintain transparency we publish our fees range. The exact fee charged will vary depending on the complexity of the matter. All fees will be clearly agreed with clients prior to instructions being accepted.
Most immigration matters are charged on an hourly rate. Where possible we may consider accepting instructions on an agreed or fixed fee basis. The exact fee charged will vary depending on the complexity of the matter and the shape it takes. All fees will be clearly agreed with clients prior to instructions being accepted. Below, is an indication of the fee range applicable to different immigration matters:
Immigration Work Type | Average Fee Scale (excluding VAT) | |
From | To | |
(Tier 1 Entrepreneur) (Tier 1 Investor) (initial application/ extension/indefinite leave) | £7,500 | £10,000 |
Global Business Mobility | £5,000 | £7,500 |
Innovator Founder Visa | £7,500 | £10,000 |
Sponsor license | £3,000 | £6,000 |
Skilled Worker Visa (initial application/extension/indefinite leave to remain) | £1,500 | £2,500 |
Student Visa (Child Student Visa) | £750 | £1,500 |
Parent of a Child Student | £2,500 | £3,500 |
PBS Dependant’s visa | £1500 | £2,000 |
Family based application under Appendix FM (initial application /extension/indefinite leave to remain) | £1,500 | £3,000 |
Application for indefinite leave to remain under the 10-year rule | £1,500 | £2,500 |
Applications under the EU Settlement Scheme | £1,500 | £2,500 |
Visit visa applications | £1,000 | £1,500 |
Application for British citizenship | £1000 | £1,500 |
Other immigration applications | £1000 | £3,500 |
Please note, the cost for sponsor licence enquiries, appeals, judicial reviews, human rights and asylum applications can vary significantly, and quotes will be provided on an hourly or fixed fee basis once we have established the facts.
Hourly Charges
Where our fees are calculated on an hourly basis, the following hourly charge rates will apply:
Fee Earner Level | Hourly Rate (excluding VAT) |
Grade A – Partner, Senior Solicitors and legal executives with over 5 years’ experience | £550 |
Grade B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience | £400 |
Grade C – Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience | £350 |
Grade D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners | £300 |
When charging on an hourly basis, we will provide clients with a fees estimate/breakdown upon review of the matter and prior to any work being conducted.
What Services are Included?
The indicative fixed fee ranges set out above include all the following work:
What Services are not Included?
The indicative fixed fee ranges quoted above do not include any advice and assistance in relation to any further appeal or challenge where the Home Office refuses an immigration application.
Disbursements
The indicative fee ranges quoted above relate solely to the fees of Privity Legal Ltd and do not include any disbursements.
Disbursements are costs related to a client’s matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees, counsel fees, Home Office fees, Immigration Health Surcharge, any expert fees, interpreter fees or translation charges. We may handle the payment of the disbursements on our client’s behalf to provide a seamless service.
The application fee payable to the Home Office could be found at: UK visa fees – GOV.UK. Please note, these are subject to change and the latest version available online should be reviewed.
Counsel’s fees are estimated to be between £1,000 to £2,500 per day (depending on the experience of the advocate) for attending a Tribunal or Court Hearing (including preparation).
Interpreters’ costs can vary significantly with some clients only needing a few of hours with an interpreter whilst others needing more. Where the help of an interpreter is needed, clients may seek the help of a friend or a member of their community, if a suitable interpreter cannot be sourced and where this is permitted within the requirements applicable to a client’s matter.
Disbursements, other than the Court fees and Home Office fees, will usually attract VAT which is charged at 20%.
Transparency in fees: Family
Most Family Law matters are charged on an hourly rate. Where possible we may consider accepting instructions on an agreed or fixed fee basis. The exact fee charged will vary depending on the complexity of the matter and the shape it takes. All fees will be clearly agreed with clients prior to instructions being accepted. Below, is an indication of the fee range applicable to different Family Law matters:
Immigration Work Type | Average Fee Scale (excluding VAT) | |
From | To | |
Undefended divorce | £1,000 | £1,500 |
Defended divorce proceedings | Initial fee of £2,500 followed by hourly rate | £7,500 |
Child arrangement proceedings | Initial fee of £5,000 followed by hourly rate | |
Financial settlement | Initial fee of £6,000 followed by hourly rate | |
Pre-nuptial Agreement | £1,500 | £3,000 |
Mediation | £1,500 | £2,500 |
Consent Order Applications | £1,500 | £2,500 |
Parental Agreements | £1,000 | £2,000 |
Disbursements
The indicative fee ranges quoted above relate solely to the fees of Privity Legal Ltd and do not include any disbursements.
Disbursements are costs related to a client’s matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees, counsel fees, expert fees, service fees, interpreter fees or translation charges. We may handle the payment of the disbursements on our client’s behalf to provide a seamless service.
Hourly Charges
Where our fees are calculated on an hourly basis, the following hourly charge rates will apply:
Fee Earner Level | Hourly Rate (excluding VAT) |
Grade A – Partner, Senior Solicitors and legal executives with over 5 years’ experience | £550 |
Grade B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience | £400 |
Grade C – Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience | £350 |
Grade D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners | £300 |
When charging on an hourly basis, we will provide clients with a fees estimate/breakdown upon review of the matter and prior to any work being conducted.
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