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Global Talent visa fees in rupees, from 8 April 2026

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The Global Talent visa costs £766, about ₹1,01,365 at 132.33 INR per GBP on 8 October 2026, from the Home Office fee table effective 8 April 2026, plus the health surcharge of £5,175 (₹6,84,808) for a typical 5-year grant.

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Application fee

£766

about ₹1,01,365

Verified 8 October 2026 · source

Health surcharge

£5,175

about ₹6,84,808 for 5 years

Verified 8 October 2026 · source

Exchange rate used

132.33 INR/GBP

The Home Office quarterly rate used when you pay in rupees on gov.uk

Verified 8 October 2026

Cost of the Global Talent visa from India in pounds and rupees
ChargeGBPINR
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.

Fees are pass-through: you pay them on gov.uk by card in the rupee amount the Home Office sets each quarter. The rupee figures here are indicative at the rate shown and are not our charge.
Information only. We do not file the Global Talent visa. Already in the UK? We refer you to a regulated adviser (OISC or SRA) and charge nothing for the introduction. Applying from India and unsure which route fits? Ask the desk on WhatsApp.

Related questions

Can a PhD holder from an Indian university apply?

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?

No. The decision is about your record, not points or pay.

What does it cost?

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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