The Immigration Health Surcharge for students applying to study in the UK is set to rise by 66% when it increases from £470 to £776 for students on February 6.
The increase will affect all visa routes where the IHS fee is charged. The IHS cost when progressing from the Graduate Route to Skilled Worker visa will be the full adult fee of £1,035.
The increase follows a further 20% rise in the cost of priority visas, study visas and certificates of sponsorship that came into force in October 2023.
The PIE spoke to recent graduates about the NHS surcharge and the rising cost of application for students wanting to access the UK.
