In a major step taken by the British government, the fees have been increased by GBP 15 for tourist visa while student visa fees have been increased by GBP 127 for travellers from around the world. Following legislation tabled in Parliament on Friday, the UK Home Office said the changes mean that the cost for a visit visa for less than six months will rise to GBP 115 and the fee for applying for a student visa from outside the UK will rise to GBP 490 – to equal the amount charged for in-country applications.In a major step taken by the British government, the fees have been increased by GBP 15 for tourist visa while student visa fees have been increased by GBP 127 for travellers from around the world. Following legislation tabled in Parliament on Friday, the UK Home Office said the changes mean that the cost for a visit visa for less than six months will rise to GBP 115 and the fee for applying for a student visa from outside the UK will rise to GBP 490 – to equal the amount charged for in-country applications.