Regulation 7 Fees for applications for leave in the United Kingdom

(1)

In the case of an application to which article 3(2)(a) or (c) of the 2011 Order applies, where the application is for limited leave to remain in the United Kingdom, other than an application referred to in paragraph (2), the fee is—

(a)

£850 where such application is made in person at a Public Enquiry Office; or

(b)

£550 for an application made by post or courier or via the United Kingdom Border Agency website.

(2)

The fee referred to in paragraph (1) does not apply to applications for limited leave to remain in the United Kingdom—

(a)

for work permit employment;

(b)

for the purposes of employment under the Sectors-Based Scheme;

(c)

for Home Office approved training;

(d)

as a seasonal agricultural worker;

(e)

as a retired person of independent means;

(f)

as a sole representative;

(g)

as a student;

(h)

to re-sit an examination;

(i)

to write up a thesis;

(j)

as a student union sabbatical officer;

(k)

as a prospective student; or

(l)

of a kind identified in the immigration rules as requiring to be considered under a “Points-Based System”,

under the immigration rules.

(3)

This regulation is subject to regulations 14, 18, 19 and 20.