A1.8 UKVI Consultation Fees¶
UKVI Paid Enquiry Services (October 2025 Update)
Contacting UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) by email or phone involves paid services.
1. Email Enquiries
Cost: £2.74 per enquiry
Coverage: Includes initial question and related follow-ups on the same case
Response time: Variable, typically within 5 working days (excluding UK bank holidays)
2. Telephone Enquiries
Service hours:
Ø English: 24/5 (Monday–Friday)
Ø Cantonese & Mandarin: 01:00–09:00 UK time (Monday–Friday)
Ø Closed on bank holidays
Cost: Standard network rates + 69p/minute (£0.69)
Key Details
Email generally offers cheaper fixed-rate enquiries
Phone provides quicker direct assistance but with per-minute charges
All fees are non-refundable regardless of enquiry outcome

