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UK Visa Cost from Cairo (2026)

A UK Standard Visitor Visa from Cairo costs GBP 135 in UKVI fees for the standard six-month visit, plus the VFS Global Cairo service fee and the Veeza service fee of EGP 4,000. The UKVI fee is the fixed part. It is paid online to the UK government when you submit, in pounds, so the EGP cost moves with the exchange rate on the day you pay. Longer visas cost substantially more on the UKVI side. Two-year, five-year and ten-year multi-entry visitor visas each step up in price, and the ten-year runs several times the six-month fee. Priority processing is a separate optional charge on top of all of it. None of these fees are refundable if the application is refused, which is the most expensive reason to get the document set right the first time.

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UKVI visa fee (6-month)
GBP 135
UKVI fee (2-year)
GBP 506
UKVI fee (5-year)
GBP 903
UKVI fee (10-year)
GBP 1,128
Veeza service fee
EGP 4,000 per traveler

Mandatory fees

  • UKVI visa fee: GBP 135 for the standard 6-month visit. Paid online to UKVI when you submit the application.
  • VFS Global Cairo biometric enrolment fee: approximately EGP 800 to 1,200, paid to VFS on appointment day.
  • Biometric photo: typically captured at VFS, EGP 50 to 100 if you choose to bring your own.

Optional VFS add-ons

  • Priority service: speeds VFS handling but does not speed UKVI decision. Roughly EGP 2,000 to 3,000.
  • SMS tracking: status updates on your phone. Roughly EGP 100 to 200.
  • Courier return: passport delivered to you instead of collection. Roughly EGP 300 to 500.

The Veeza service fee

The Veeza service fee for United Kingdom is EGP 4,000 per traveler, paid online when your application is ready. It covers filling the application, checking every document against the others, a cover letter, and booking your appointment. Government and visa center fees are separate and passed through at face value.

FAQ

Why does a 10-year UK visa cost more than a 6-month one?

UKVI charges based on visa validity period: GBP 135 for 6 months, GBP 506 for 2 years, GBP 903 for 5 years, GBP 1,128 for 10 years. The longer the validity, the higher the fee. First-time applicants from Cairo typically receive 6-month visas regardless of which fee they pay.

Are UKVI fees refundable if rejected?

No. UKVI fees are non-refundable regardless of decision.

Do I need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge?

No. The Immigration Health Surcharge applies to long-stay UK visas (work, study, settlement), not to Standard Visitor Visas.

Official sources

Eligibility, government fees, and where to apply come from the official sources above. Veeza AI is not a government site.