Total cost
Total cost of the Global Talent visa from India, in rupees
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Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, Visa counsellors, Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, Patiala. Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024. Last verified .
Home Office charges
₹7,86,173
£5,941 at 132.33 INR/GBP
Verified 8 October 2026
Our role
Information
Referral to a regulated adviser for applicants in the UK
Verified 8 October 2026
Budget from India
₹7,86,173
Required charges only; priority and VFS extras below
Verified 8 October 2026
| Charge | GBP | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Global Talent, main applicant, where no approval letter is required (prestigious prize) application fee | £766 | ₹1,01,365 |
| Immigration Health Surcharge, 5 years at £1,035 a yearCharged for the full grant length up front; refunded only if the visa is refused. | £5,175 | ₹6,84,808 |
| Each dependant: Global Talent dependant, each | £766 | ₹1,01,365 |
| Priority service (optional) | £500 | ₹66,165 |
| Super priority service (optional) | £1,000 | ₹1,32,330 |
| VFS user-pay centre appointment (optional) | £76.50 | ₹10,123 |
| Required Home Office charges | £5,941 | ₹7,86,173 |
Fees from the Home Office table effective 8 April 2026, verified 8 October 2026; converted at 132.33 INR per GBP (8 October 2026). Pass-through charges paid on gov.uk; card and bank margins extra. Optional lines are not in the total.
What is not in the total
- Travel to the VFS centre for biometrics (Chandigarh or Jalandhar for most of Punjab), the TB test where the route needs one, and the SELT test fee where English is tested.
- Priority or super priority, chosen at the VFS appointment; the fee is per applicant and non-refundable.
- Flights, insurance and the first month of living costs, which are yours to budget but not part of the application.
Related questions
Can a PhD holder from an Indian university apply?ShowHide
Yes, through the academia and research path if you hold or have been offered a qualifying position, fellowship or grant in the UK, or pass peer review on your research record.
Is there a points test or a salary threshold?ShowHide
No. The decision is about your record, not points or pay.
What does it cost?ShowHide
The endorsement fee plus the visa fee and the health surcharge for the years you choose, up to 5. Use our fee calculator for the rupee total.
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