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UK Visa Cost from Egypt (2026)

A UK Standard Visitor Visa from Egypt has three cost components: the UKVI visa fee (currently GBP 115 for a 6-month visit), the VFS Cairo service fee, and the Veeza concierge fee (quoted on request). UKVI fees scale with visa duration; longer multi-year visas cost significantly more on the UKVI side.

Quick facts

UKVI visa fee (6-month)
GBP 115
UKVI fee (2-year)
GBP 432
UKVI fee (5-year)
GBP 771
UKVI fee (10-year)
GBP 963
Veeza concierge fee
Quoted on request

Mandatory fees

  • UKVI visa fee: GBP 115 for the standard 6-month visit. Paid online to UKVI when you submit the application.
  • VFS Global Cairo biometric enrolment fee: approximately EGP 800 to 1,200, paid to VFS on appointment day.
  • Biometric photo: typically captured at VFS, EGP 50 to 100 if you choose to bring your own.

Optional VFS add-ons

  • Priority service: speeds VFS handling but does not speed UKVI decision. Roughly EGP 2,000 to 3,000.
  • SMS tracking: status updates on your phone. Roughly EGP 100 to 200.
  • Courier return: passport delivered to you instead of collection. Roughly EGP 300 to 500.

Veeza concierge

Veeza's UK concierge fee is quoted on request: send your travel dates on WhatsApp and we reply with a fixed price. The fee covers the GOV.UK application fill, cover letter, document pre-flight, VFS Cairo appointment booking, and a briefing on what to bring. UKVI and VFS fees are passed through at face value.

FAQ

Why does a 10-year UK visa cost more than a 6-month one?

UKVI charges based on visa validity period: GBP 115 for 6 months, GBP 432 for 2 years, GBP 771 for 5 years, GBP 963 for 10 years. The longer the validity, the higher the fee. First-time applicants from Egypt typically receive 6-month visas regardless of which fee they pay.

Are UKVI fees refundable if rejected?

No. UKVI fees are non-refundable regardless of decision.

Do I need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge?

No. The Immigration Health Surcharge applies to long-stay UK visas (work, study, settlement), not to Standard Visitor Visas.