§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when charges for visas for applicants wishing to rejoin their families in the United Kingdom came into operation; and what is the charge per person.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydCharges for visas for aliens were introduced in 1825 by the Act relating to the salaries and fees of consular officers. No distinction was made relating to applicants wishing to rejoin their families.
Charges for visas for Commonwealth citizens, including charges for those wishing to join their families in the United Kingdom were introduced on 1 January 1985 by the Consular Fees (Amendment) Order 1986.
Charges for visas for applicants wishing to rejoin their families in the United Kingdom were last revised on 14 January 1991.
Current fees per person are:
£ (a) Husband, wife, child or other dependant relative 80 (b) Certificate of Entitlement to the right of abode 80 (c) Returning resident 20