§ Hugh BayleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the range of fees payable for visas to study in the UK is; what the average fee payable is; whether higher fees are payable for visas for longer courses; what fees are charged for visa extensions for students who do not complete their courses on time; and if he will make a statement. [164154]
§ Mr. MullinI have been asked to reply.
Students currently pay £36 for a student visa application, irrespective of course length. My right hon. Friend the Minister for Citizenship and Immigration announced the introduction of charging for extensions to stay in the UK on 10 July 2003. The fee for all leave to remain applications including students is £155 with a premium rate of £250 for a same day service.