The full surcharge amount will need to be paid upfront for the duration of your visa. If, however, your healthcare is paid for by an EU member state, and you have a UK visa that started on or after 1 January 2021, you may be eligible for a full or partial IHS refund, provided yo...
The Immigration Health Surcharge is paid by most UK visa applicants, including their dependants, if the visa bwing applied for will be granted for more than 6 months. Exemptions to the IHS include Health & Care Worker visa applicants and their dependants. Last updated: 6 February 2024...