Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/330), which set fees for the exercise of various functions in connection with immigration and nationality.

Regulation 3 amends Schedule 1 (applications for entry clearance to enter, and leave to enter, the United Kingdom).

Paragraph (2)(a) and (b) reflects changes made to Appendix Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy to the immigration rules, as does regulation 4(2)(b).

Paragraph (2)(c) provides for two new exceptions in respect of fees in respect of certain applications under Appendix UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme or Appendix Statelessness to the immigration rules.

Regulation 4 amends Schedule 2 (applications for leave to remain in the United Kingdom). Paragraph (2)(a) removes references to Part 14 of the immigration rules and provides for a new fee exception for a partner or child of a stateless person who applies under Appendix Statelessness to the immigration rules.

Regulation 5 amends Schedule 4 (sponsorship). Paragraph (2)(a) removes the fees for annual premium service packages for sponsors. Paragraph (2)(b) extends expedited processing of a sponsorship management request to student sponsors and increases the fee for this service. Paragraph (2)(c) increases the fee for expedited processing of an application for a sponsor licence made under a priority service.

Regulation 6 amends Schedule 8 (nationality). It provides for a new fee exception in respect of a review of an application for a certificate of registration or naturalisation, or for a certificate of entitlement where the fee for the original application was exempted, waived or otherwise not payable.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.