The UK government has announced updated visa fees for Ghanaian applicants in 2026. The new charges range from £135 for a six-month visit visa to higher amounts for study, work, and family routes. Additional healthcare surcharges may also apply.
The changes reflect broader adjustments to visa costs across the UK. The fee for a standard visitor visa is set at £135, while longer-term visas and those for specific purposes such as work or study will cost more. The exact amounts for these categories have not been fully disclosed but are expected to follow the pattern of other UK visa fees.
Visa fees in the UK have been gradually increasing over the past few years as part of a policy to manage immigration and fund public services. The 2026 adjustments are part of this ongoing trend. The government has not provided detailed breakdowns of the new charges, but sources indicate that healthcare surcharges will be added for certain visa types. This follows similar changes in other countries, where visa fees have also risen in response to economic and administrative pressures.
