The UK government is set to increase some of its immigration and nationality fees as the British version of the US Esta, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) comes into force next month.
Delays at Heathrow immigration are anticipated if action goes ahead (Credit: iStock)
Ministers said that increasing costs of visas for both tourists and workers will allow more funding “for public sector pay rises”.
Under the changes laid down in parliament on Friday (15 September), from 4 October a visa for a visit of up to six months will go up by £15 to £115, while student visas from outside the UK will go up to £490.
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