Fees | AVK Solicitors & Advocates

How we charge

Fixed fees where we can,clear hourly rates where we can't

We offer both fixed fee and hourly rate options. The arrangement for your matter is agreed after we assess your case, the work involved and the time and resources needed, and is always confirmed in writing before work begins.

Immigration fixed fees

Immigration & asylumfixed fee schedule

Our fees for frequently requested immigration applications are below. All fees are plus VAT and exclude Home Office, tribunal and other third-party costs. If your matter is not listed, contact us for a personalised quote.

Visit & domestic worker visas

Normal Visit Visa: £800 + VAT
Marriage Visitor Visa: £1,200 + VAT
Domestic Worker Visa (inside UK): £900 + VAT
Domestic Worker Visa (outside UK): £1,000 + VAT

Partner, parent & family routes

Entry clearance: fiancé, spouse, civil or unmarried partner: £1,500 + VAT
Switching / extension: partner (5-year route): £1,500 + VAT
Leave to remain: partner or parent (10-year route): £1,300 + VAT
Right of Access to a Child visa: £1,400 + VAT
ILR for Right of Access to a Child: £1,400 + VAT
Private Life application: £1,600 + VAT

Settlement (ILR)

ILR: spouse, civil or unmarried partner, or asylum: £1,500 + VAT
ILR for domestic violence victims: £1,500 + VAT
ILR for family members of points-based migrants or refugees: £1,500 + VAT
ILR for 6-year discretionary leave: £1,500 + VAT
SET (LR) long residence application: £1,600 + VAT
SET (P) application: £1,600 + VAT
No Time Limit (NTL) application: £800 + VAT
Transfer of Conditions (TOC) application: £600 + VAT
Dependants applying with the main ILR applicant: £600 + VAT per dependant
Dependants applying separately for ILR: £1,000 + VAT per dependant

Tier 1 entrepreneur & investor

Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur entry clearance: £2,500 + VAT
Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension: £1,800 + VAT
ILR for Tier 1 Entrepreneurs: £2,000 + VAT
Dependants with main Tier 1 Entrepreneur applicant: £650 + VAT
Dependants applying separately from main Tier 1 Entrepreneur: £1,000 + VAT
Tier 1 Investor visa entry clearance: £2,500 + VAT
Tier 1 Investor visa extension: £1,800 + VAT
ILR for Tier 1 Investors: £2,000 + VAT
Dependants with main Tier 1 Investor applicant: £750 + VAT
Dependants applying separately from main Tier 1 Investor: £1,000 + VAT

British nationality & documents

British citizenship (adult): £1,000 + VAT
British citizenship (child, Form MN1): £800 + VAT
British citizenship (child, Form T): £1,000 + VAT
British passport application assistance: £550 + VAT
Travel document application: £600 + VAT
Subject Access Request application: £400 + VAT

EEA applications

EEA family permit: £1,500 + VAT
EEA registration certificate: £800 + VAT
EEA family member residence card: £1,200 + VAT
EEA retention of rights: £1,500 + VAT
EEA permanent residence card: £1,400 + VAT
EEA extended family member: £1,400 + VAT
EEA derivative rights: £1,600 + VAT

Asylum, appeals & challenges

Asylum application: £1,500 + VAT
Asylum family reunion application: £1,500 + VAT
Out-of-rules human rights application: £1,600 + VAT
First-tier Tribunal appeal: £1,500 + VAT
Permission to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal: £1,000 + VAT
Permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal: £1,000 + VAT
Administrative review (inside UK): £800 + VAT
Administrative review (outside UK): £1,000 + VAT
Bail application (temporary admission / immigration bail): £850 + VAT
Bail application (B1): £1,500 + VAT
Judicial review in the Upper Tribunal: £1,500 + VAT
Pre-action protocol (PAP) letter: £600 + VAT

Independent Legal Advice

£120

+ VAT, fixed

Independent Legal Advice in person or by video, with an ILA certificate included. Covers director's personal guarantees, joint borrower sole proprietor mortgages, occupier's consent, statutory declarations and redundancy agreements.

Same-day appointments available
Face-to-face or video consultation
ILA certificate included

Some lenders do not accept ILA given by video, so please check with your lender first.

Hourly charging rates

Hourly rates bygrade and location band

Where a fixed fee is not suitable we charge by the hour. Our current rates follow the guideline hourly rates in effect from 1 January 2024 and are shown exclusive of VAT.

Hourly charging rates by grade and location band, exclusive of VAT
Fee earner	London 1	London 2	London 3	National 1	National 2
ASolicitors and legal executives with over 8 years' experience	£546	£398	£301	£278	£272
BSolicitors and legal executives with over 4 years' experience	£371	£308	£247	£233	£233
COther solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience	£288	£260	£197	£190	£189
DTrainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners	£198	£148	£138	£134	£134

Hourly rates exclusive of VAT. Guideline rates in effect from 1 January 2024.

Disbursements

In addition to our fees, third-party costs may apply. These are typically payable to the Home Office, tribunals, translators and barristers.

First-tier Tribunal fee: £80 for a paper hearing, £140 for an oral hearing
Home Office application fees: Set by the Home Office. See the latest fees on GOV.UK. View on GOV.UK
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): Varies with the applicant's circumstances. Check the current amount on GOV.UK. View on GOV.UK
Barrister fees: Vary with the barrister's experience and the complexity of the case
Translation fees: Vary with the number of documents

Timescales

Home Office processing times vary by application.
First-tier Tribunal appeal timelines depend on the availability of judges and the complexity of the case.