# Total cost of the Returning Resident visa from India, in rupees

Visa fee, health surcharge, priority, VFS add-ons and our all-in filing price for the Returning Resident visa, totalled in rupees with the rate date.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/returning-resident-visa/cost-from-india · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

| Charge | GBP | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Returning Resident visa (indefinite leave to enter after lapse of ILR) application fee | £726 | ₹96,072 |
| Priority service (optional) (optional) | £500 | ₹66,165 |
| UK Visa Desk all-in filing price, GST included |  | ₹14,999 |
| Required Home Office charges plus our filing price | £726 | ₹1,11,071 |

Fees effective 8 April 2026, verified 2026-10-08; converted at 132.33 INR per GBP (2026-10-08). Pass-through charges paid on gov.uk.

## FAQ
**How much does the Returning Resident visa cost?**
£726 on gov.uk as of 8 October 2026. There is no health surcharge because the visa restores settlement. Priority settlement service, where offered, costs £500 extra.

**I was away for 2 years and 3 months. Have I lost my ILR?**
Yes. Indefinite leave lapses after 2 continuous years outside the UK, even by a few months. You need a Returning Resident visa or a new visa on another route. A short absence over the limit with strong UK ties is the easiest case to win.

**What counts as strong ties?**
Family who are British or settled, a home you own or rent, a UK job or business, a pension, bank accounts you kept open, children in UK schools, and regular visits during the absence. Officers look at the whole picture against the length of time away.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/returning-resident-visa.md

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