Spouse visa fees higher. Any explanation?
 

Hi everyone..... My solicitor submitted a spouse application yesterday on my behalf. But he says visa fee was £1952.46 and IHS £1601.61. I am just wondering if anyone could help me understand why they would be different from what guideline says.
Also is there a way of applying for priority service after submission as that option wasn’t available when he made the application?

Thanks in advance

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How many applicants (adult & children)

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Just one adult.

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Probably down to the exchange rate. Which currency are you paying in?

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Applying from outside UK is 1523.00 GBP; 1033.00 GBP from within UK.

The charge for the IHS should be 1872.00 (3 x 624) .....

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Thanks BritInParis for your response. Well the applicant is in kenya. I believe the system uses the USD

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That’s why I am finding it abit strange the figures he is talking about.

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Hi spice. What explanation did your solicitor give for the visa fee being higher than you expected?

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Think the OP has got the figures the wrong way around.....

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That would make sense.

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When I was at the Hong Kong visa application center doing biometrics recently, the staff asked if I would like to have priority service and passport courier back service. I am not sure if that is offered in your applying country though.

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SanDiegogirl I think you are right because the confirmation email for standard visa was 2224 USD which equates to £1600. So maybe messaged me wrong way round. It’s a relief to have that idea. I was worried thinking he’s messed it up.
Jac2020 so you never got the option when applying? Thanks for the heads I will ask my partner to check during the biometrics appointment. What form do f payment would they take on the day?