Malik Legal Solicitors LTD are experts in UK Immigration. We are focused on the very best immigration and corporate solutions that meet the needs of our clients. Our Immigration Solicitors boast over 25 years of combined experience and we are well known for our creative solutions to obtain visas for our clients in even the most difficult cases. We are experts in solving complex immigration cases for families, investors and businesses.
Malik Legal Solicitors operate on a fixed fee basis and publish our prices online. We are always upfront about the costs associated with your application, and where costs vary for complex cases these will be agreed in advance. For your convenience we have set out an approximate figure of additional fees for complex matters.
Examples of complex matters include previous adverse immigration history, breach of immigration laws, criminal record, complicated financial arrangements or circumstances for Sponsors, or where a person might be an overstayer or an illegal entrant.
Our prices will include any VAT, charged at 20% which may be applicable, and you will know exactly how much you will be paying.
We have provided a list for the most popular types of cases. For any other case or service not listed below, please contact us for a free no obligation discussion and quote.
Quoted fees include VAT where applicable
Note: We do not deal with legal aid cases.
General
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Half Hour Consultation | £150.00 | - |
| Consultation | £150.00 | Remote consultations including Zoom and Microsoft Teams |
| Sponsorship declaration for visitor | £150.00 | Standard – 30 minutes |
| Sponsorship declaration plus checking papers | £180.00 | 1 hour – excl. spouse visa cases |
| Deed poll / change of name deed | £150.00 | - |
| Power of Attorney | £150.00 | - |
Immigration
Business / Employment / Student visas
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsorship Licence | £2,000.00 to £3,000.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| PBS Certificate of Sponsorship | £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| PBS inc. Skilled Worker Visa | £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| PBS Dependant Visa | £1,000.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Innovator Founder Visa | £4,000.00 to £5,000,00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Student Visa | £750.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Business Visitor Visa | £750.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
Family Visa Application from overseas
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse, partner, fiancé(e) Visa | £1,000.00 to £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Family Visa | £1,000.00 to £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Checking papers for Spouse, partner or fiancé(e) Visas from overseas – 1 hour advice | £300.00 | + £200 for complex cases |
| Visitor Visa application (family / tourist / marriage) | £1,000.00 to £1,200.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Family Reunion Application (family member of a Refugee) | £1,000.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Additional dependents / Applicants | £500.00 per person | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
Visa Extension Applications
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse, partner and fiancée (FLR M) | £1,000.00 to £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Human Rights Application – Family Life (FLR FP) | £1,000.00 to £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Other types of Human Rights Application – long residence, discretionary leave, and other applications for further leave. | £1,000.00 to £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Additional dependents / Applicants | £500.00 per person | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain)
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse / Partner | £1,000.00 to £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Family life – 10 year route | £1,000.00 to £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Other Settlement Applications | £1,000.00 to £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Additional dependents / Applicants | £500.00 per person | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
British Citizenship / Registration
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| British Nationality / Registration Application | £1,000.00 to £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| British Passport Application (overseas) | £1,000.00 to £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
Other types of applications
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| NTL, TOC Applications | £900.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| E-visa Travel / Document Applications | £500.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Refusal review / complaints to UKVI | £750.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
| Admin Review | £900.00 | + disbursements and Home Office fees |
Tribunal and Court Matters
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| First Tier Tribunal Appeals for Immigration Matters. Includes: lodging of Appeal, grounds of appeal, witness statements, preparing of appeal & bundles. | £1,500.00 | + costs of Barrister fees for any hearings or additional work. |
| First Tier Tribunal Appeals for Asylum Matters. Includes: lodging of Appeal, grounds of appeal, witness statements, preparing of appeal & bundles. | £1,500.00 - £2,000.00 | + costs of Barrister fees for any hearings or additional work. |
| Upper Tribunal Appeals (continuation for existing clients) | £750.00 | + costs of Barrister fees for preparing grounds & additional work. |
| Stage 1 – Lodging of grounds of Appeal at the First Tier Tribunal | £750.00 | + costs of Barrister fees for preparing grounds & additional work. |
| Stage 2 -Lodging of grounds of Appeal at the Upper Tribunal | £750.00 | + costs of Barrister fees for preparing grounds & additional work. |
| Stage 3 – Preparation for hearing | £500.00 | + costs of Barrister fees for any hearings or additional work. |
| Bail Applications | £1,750.00 - £2,250.00 | + costs of Barrister fees for any hearings or additional work. |
| Deportation Appeal | £1,500.00 - £2,000.00 | + costs of Barrister fees for any hearings or additional work. |
Judicial Review
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Action Protocol Stage for any decision without a right of appeal | £1,000.00 | + cost of barrister fee if applicable |
| Court of Appeal / Judicial Review Proceedings | - | - |
| Stage 1 – Permission stage (paper application, grounds & bundles) | £1,500.00 to £2,000.00 | + cost of barrister fee if applicable |
| Stage 2 – Up to and including the hearing | £1,500 to £2,000.00 | + cost of barrister fee if applicable |
** The fees for Appeals will depend on the complexity of the issues involved and the number of witnesses and the volume of the evidence. The costs of a Barrister will depend upon the availability, experience of the Barrister and venue of the hearing. We will provide a full quote once this information is provided.
Further Information:
The quoted fees for all visa applications include:
Please note, not included in any of the above fees are Disbursements and fees payable to the Home Office. These are for example:
Translation rates vary according to length, and are charged per words. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smooth process.
You are not liable for VAT if you have no permission to live in the UK, if you are a visitor or if you are making an application from abroad for an entry clearance.
Civil Litigation
Malik Legal Solicitors Civil Litigation Services. Whilst we will always attempt to engage in resolving disputes without resorting to litigation, we list the most common costs as follows
Money Claims for a specified sum (Claim value up to £10,000.00)
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Letter Before Action | £200.00 | + disbursements |
| Filing Court proceedings | £250.00 | + disbursements and Court Fee |
| Default Judgement | £100.00 | - |
| Receiving Defence | £300.00 | - |
| Reply to Defence | £250.00 - £500.00 | - |
| Filing Directions Questionnaire | £200.00 | - |
| Hearing Preparation | £750.00 | + Court Fee and Advocate fee |
Money Claims for a specified sum (Claim value above £10,000.00 - £25,000.00)
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Letter Before Action | £300.00 | + disbursements |
| Filing Court proceedings | £750.00 | + disbursements & Court Fee |
| Default Judgement | £150.00 | - |
| Receiving Defence | £500.00 | - |
| Reply to Defence | £750.00 - £1,000.00 | + disbursements |
| Filing Directions Questionnaire | £500.00 | - |
| Hearing Preparation | £1,750.00 | + Court Fee & Advocate fee |
All Civil Litigation matters are subject to VAT and will be charged at 20% in addition to the above.
We will assess each case on its individual merits and may provide you an option to fund your case on a Conditional Fee Agreement or Damages Based Agreement. We will always ensure you have all the information required to make an informed decision with the various ways of funding legal costs and the impact this may have on any eventual settlement. This is usually discussed at our initial consultation.
Family Law
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | £750.00 - £1,500.00 | + disbursements and Court Fee |
| Child Contact (Application up to and including the first hearing) | £750.00 - £1,200.00 | + disbursements and Court Fee |
| Further Hearings | TBA | + disbursements and Court Fee |
| Financial Remedy Proceedings | TBA | + disbursements and Court Fee |
All Family Law matters are subject to VAT and will be charged at 20% in addition to the above.
We will assess each case on its individual merits and complexity and provide an exact figure for our legal fees prior to taking instructions. Costs for all further hearings will be determined upon our assessment of the complexity of the matter.
Please enter your details along with a brief description of your case in the spaces provided and we will get back to you with an evaluation of your case and the costs associated with it.
Please note that for more complex cases a face to face consultation may be required before we are able to advise you. Please check our fee guide or call us to get the consultation charges.
