Do I still have to pay the immigration health surcharge if I switch visas?

Do I still have to pay the immigration health surcharge if I switch visas?

Posted on February 15, 2023

hi I am on skillled worker visa tier 2 and I have two dependants. I have been sponsered by my company. I want to mary a women who holds british passport. However due to visa restrictions I cannot find job close to her as then I need new company to sponser me or I get spouse visa. my question is if I switch to spouse visa will I have to repay health surchage and will my kids also will have to switch theirr dependant visa?

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You would still need to pay for the IHS even if you were to switch to a visa under Appendix FM. There are options available for dependants and we suggest you contact the firm in order to determine these options prior to advising you on the merits and risks of any switching in-country. Please call 02039599123 or click here

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