{"id":8222,"date":"2025-12-14T16:06:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T16:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/?p=8222"},"modified":"2025-12-14T16:06:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T16:06:27","slug":"uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pay UK IHS Fee from India &#8211; Guide for Students and Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image-1024x576.png\" alt=\"UK IHS fee blog cover image\" class=\"wp-image-8223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png 1643w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying the IHS fee is a key step in your UK visa application, and missing it can delay your visa processing. This guide is for those planning to study or work in the UK from India, explaining what the IHS fee is, who must pay it, how much it costs, and how to pay it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/10-apps-that-make-life-of-an-international-student-easier-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Apps That Make Life of an International Student Easier in The UK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the IHS Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) is the fee paid to access NHS (National Health Service) health services in the UK for free. The IHS is a mandatory payment for most of the UK visa applications, including student and employment visas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On successful payment of the IHS fee, you can start using NHS facilities free of charge from the date your UK visa starts until it expires. But it does not involve certain services such as prescriptions, dental procedures, eye tests and assisted conception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Needs to Pay IHS Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IHS fee is applicable for Indian students and workers who are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immigration or visa applicants applying outside the UK, who intend to stay in the UK for more than 6 months.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immigration or visa applicants applying inside the UK who intend to stay in the UK for any length of time.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Does Not Need to Pay IHS Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IHS fee does not apply to Indians included in the following categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visiting visa applicants<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UK permanent residency applicants<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and care workers who fall under the Health and Care Worker Visa\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several other instances where the IHS fees are not applicable, but they are least applicable for ordinary Indian applicants. However, to further explore the excluded categories, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/healthcare-immigration-application\/who-needs-pay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official website of the UK Government<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the IHS Amount to Pay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IHS fees payable depend on the visa type, duration, and location of application. Applicants need to pay the full amount applicable for their visa validity period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Applicant Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Fees When Applied Outside the UK<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Fees When Applied Within the UK<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Students<\/td><td>\u00a3776<\/td><td>\u00a3388<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dependants of students<\/td><td>\u00a3776<\/td><td>\u00a3388<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applicants under the Youth Mobility Scheme<\/td><td>\u00a3776<\/td><td>NA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visa and immigration applicants under 18 years of age<\/td><td>\u00a3776<\/td><td>\u00a3388<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All other visa and immigration applicants<\/td><td>\u00a31035<\/td><td>\u00a3517.50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When applying for a 5-year student visa, you are required to pay a fee of \u00a33,880 (\u00a3776 per year), or \u00a3388 for a 6-month visa if you are applying from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Pay IHS Fees for a UK Visa Online from India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GOV.UK visa application portal<\/a> to apply fo UK visa. https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Along the visa application process, you shall be automatically prompted to pay the IHS fee, which is included in the total visa application fee.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the required details from your Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) or University Enrollment Letter to authenticate your stay period and visa category.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When instructed, pay the IHS fee using your international-enabled debit or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/send-money-abroad-credit-card-4-red-flags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit card<\/a>. The payment is typically made in Indian Rupees based on your card service provider\u2019s then exchange rate.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soon after payment, you will receive your IHS reference number via email, which you can use to proceed with your further visa application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get the IHS Fee Refunded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You shall receive a full refund of the paid IHS amount in case of the following scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you paid the IHS fees twice for the same visa application (not for less than 6 months)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your visa application is rejected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you withdraw the application before a decision is made by the embassy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You shall receive a partial refund of the paid IHS amount in case of the following scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you get a shorter stay period on your visa than you had applied for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the visa for your dependents is rejected (you get their IHS fees fully back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are applying to extend or change your visa and have paid twice for the same period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The IHS fee refund shall be credited to the account or card you had used to make the payment within 6 weeks of receiving a decision on your visa processing from the UK embassy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying the applicable amount of IHS fee at the right time lets you access the NHS facilities for free, cutting down a major chunk of your expenses while studying or working in the UK. However, for medical needs not covered by IHS fees and for other emergencies requiring financial assistance from India, ExTravelMoney can be your best partner for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/5-best-ways-transfer-money-from-uk-to-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">money transfers to the UK<\/a>. With its swift and smooth payment services and competitive exchange rate, ExTravelMoney lets you save 5% more on each transfer and manage emergencies with peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/wire-transfer\/india-to-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tranfer Money to UK<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/buy-forex\/british-pound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy British Pounds for Your Travel to UK<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/tips-to-save-on-currency-exchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Save on Currency Exchange \u2013 7 Tips for Indian Travellers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Article Sources:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/healthcare-immigration-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GOV.UK Official Website of UK Government<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paying the IHS fee is a key step in your UK visa application, and missing it can delay your visa processing. This guide is for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":8223,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,34],"tags":[1025,1024],"class_list":["post-8222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-international-money-transfer","category-study-abroad","tag-uk-ihs-fee","tag-uk-visa"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Pay UK IHS Fee from India - Guide for Students and Professionals<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Confused about the UK IHS fee? This guide explains IHS charges, eligibility, refunds, and payment steps for Indian students, workers, and dependents.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Pay UK IHS Fee from India - Guide for Students and Professionals\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Confused about the UK IHS fee? This guide explains IHS charges, eligibility, refunds, and payment steps for Indian students, workers, and dependents.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/extravel\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-14T16:06:23+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-14T16:06:27+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1643\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"924\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Ann Mariya Job\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Ann Mariya Job\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/\",\"name\":\"How to Pay UK IHS Fee from India - Guide for Students and Professionals\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-14T16:06:23+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-14T16:06:27+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ade467876e30c4017219bd4876937c77\"},\"description\":\"Confused about the UK IHS fee? This guide explains IHS charges, eligibility, refunds, and payment steps for Indian students, workers, and dependents.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png\",\"width\":1643,\"height\":924,\"caption\":\"UK IHS fee blog cover image\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Pay UK IHS Fee from India &#8211; Guide for Students and Professionals\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ade467876e30c4017219bd4876937c77\",\"name\":\"Ann Mariya Job\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cropped-Polish_20240828_190558143-scaled-1-96x96.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cropped-Polish_20240828_190558143-scaled-1-96x96.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Ann Mariya Job\"},\"description\":\"Ann Mariya Job is the Associate Content Writer at ExTravelMoney.com. Holding a Bachelor's in Journalism, she excels in creating deeply researched, engaging, and crisp content. Her work helps readers understand the complexities of foreign exchange, overseas money transfers, and international travel.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/author\/ann-mariya\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Pay UK IHS Fee from India - Guide for Students and Professionals","description":"Confused about the UK IHS fee? This guide explains IHS charges, eligibility, refunds, and payment steps for Indian students, workers, and dependents.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Pay UK IHS Fee from India - Guide for Students and Professionals","og_description":"Confused about the UK IHS fee? This guide explains IHS charges, eligibility, refunds, and payment steps for Indian students, workers, and dependents.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/","article_publisher":"http:\/\/facebook.com\/extravel","article_published_time":"2025-12-14T16:06:23+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-12-14T16:06:27+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1643,"height":924,"url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Ann Mariya Job","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Ann Mariya Job","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/","url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/","name":"How to Pay UK IHS Fee from India - Guide for Students and Professionals","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png","datePublished":"2025-12-14T16:06:23+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-14T16:06:27+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ade467876e30c4017219bd4876937c77"},"description":"Confused about the UK IHS fee? This guide explains IHS charges, eligibility, refunds, and payment steps for Indian students, workers, and dependents.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png","width":1643,"height":924,"caption":"UK IHS fee blog cover image"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uk-ihs-fee-payment-guide\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Pay UK IHS Fee from India &#8211; Guide for Students and Professionals"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/","name":"","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ade467876e30c4017219bd4876937c77","name":"Ann Mariya Job","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cropped-Polish_20240828_190558143-scaled-1-96x96.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cropped-Polish_20240828_190558143-scaled-1-96x96.jpg","caption":"Ann Mariya Job"},"description":"Ann Mariya Job is the Associate Content Writer at ExTravelMoney.com. Holding a Bachelor's in Journalism, she excels in creating deeply researched, engaging, and crisp content. Her work helps readers understand the complexities of foreign exchange, overseas money transfers, and international travel.","url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/author\/ann-mariya\/"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png",1643,924,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image-300x169.png",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image-768x432.png",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image-1024x576.png",1024,576,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image-1536x864.png",1536,864,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UK-IHS-fee-blog-cover-image.png",1643,924,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Ann Mariya Job","author_link":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/author\/ann-mariya\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Paying the IHS fee is a key step in your UK visa application, and missing it can delay your visa processing. This guide is for [&hellip;]","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p88tmX-28C","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":8079,"url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/uae-student-visa-types-process-fees-explained\/","url_meta":{"origin":8222,"position":0},"title":"UAE Student Visa &#8211; Easiest and Fastest in the World?","author":"Ann Mariya Job","date":"August 7, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Looking to study abroad but want the visa processing to be fast, affordable and easy? What if you have an international study destination 4-hour flight away from India? Yes, it\u2019s the UAE, home to affordable yet world-class degrees.\u00a0 This blog offers a detailed overview of everything you need to know\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Study Abroad&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Study Abroad","link":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/category\/study-abroad\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Burj Khalifa and Dubai city lights with title 'Why Students Are Choosing UAE' on student visa blog explaining visa process and fees.","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UAE-Student-Visa-Cover-Image.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UAE-Student-Visa-Cover-Image.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UAE-Student-Visa-Cover-Image.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UAE-Student-Visa-Cover-Image.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UAE-Student-Visa-Cover-Image.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UAE-Student-Visa-Cover-Image.png?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":7481,"url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/i-901-sevis-fee-payment-best-methods-savings-tips-for-indian-students\/","url_meta":{"origin":8222,"position":1},"title":"I-901 SEVIS Fee Payment &#8211; Best Methods &#038; Savings Tips for Indian Students","author":"Ann Mariya Job","date":"January 30, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Dreaming of studying in the USA? Before you book your visa appointment, there\u2019s an important document you can\u2019t miss\u2014the SEVIS Fee receipt also known as the I-901 Form. This fee is not included in the university tuition fee or the visa fee and therefore must be paid separately. Many students\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Study Abroad&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Study Abroad","link":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/category\/study-abroad\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"A flat lay image featuring a U.S. flag, a passport, a visa approval document, a credit card, and a pen on a clipboard. The image includes text that reads, \"PAYING SEVIS FEE? Here\u2019s the Best Way to Do It,\" with the ExTravelMoney logo in the top right corner.","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEVIS-fee-payment-blog-cover-image.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEVIS-fee-payment-blog-cover-image.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEVIS-fee-payment-blog-cover-image.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEVIS-fee-payment-blog-cover-image.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEVIS-fee-payment-blog-cover-image.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEVIS-fee-payment-blog-cover-image.png?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2915,"url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/7-steps-to-apply-for-new-zealand-student-visa-indian-students\/","url_meta":{"origin":8222,"position":2},"title":"7 Steps To Apply For New Zealand Student Visa &#8211; Indian Students","author":"Roshni Zainaba","date":"January 22, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"In an earlier post, we discussed how to apply for admission at New Zealand universities. Once your application process is successful, the next step in your itinerary would be to apply for a New Zealand student visa. Here, we\u2019ll find out the 7 steps to apply for a New Zealand\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Study Abroad&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Study Abroad","link":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/category\/study-abroad\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"New Zealand Student Visa Final","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/New-Zealand-Student-Visa-Final.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/New-Zealand-Student-Visa-Final.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/New-Zealand-Student-Visa-Final.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/New-Zealand-Student-Visa-Final.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":7132,"url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/i-20-form-fee-payment-and-application-steps-for-indian-students\/","url_meta":{"origin":8222,"position":3},"title":"I-20 Form Fee Payment and Application Steps for Indian Students","author":"Ann Mariya Job","date":"December 31, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"The I-20 Form is one of the most crucial documents for international students aspiring to study in the USA. However, many overlook the financial aspects tied to this form. This guide will walk you through the entire I-20 process, break down fee payments, and provide solutions to common challenges faced\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Study Abroad&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Study Abroad","link":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/category\/study-abroad\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"An I-20 Form placed against the backdrop of the American flag, with text reading 'I-20 FORM: What Every Student Should Know'","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/I-20-Form-Cover-Image.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/I-20-Form-Cover-Image.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/I-20-Form-Cover-Image.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/I-20-Form-Cover-Image.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/I-20-Form-Cover-Image.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/I-20-Form-Cover-Image.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2210,"url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/russian-tourist-visa-for-indian-citizens\/","url_meta":{"origin":8222,"position":4},"title":"The Complete Guide For Indian Citizens To Get Russian Tourist Visa","author":"Arun Anand","date":"October 5, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"If you want to travel to Russia then the first step in that journey is to obtain the Russian Tourist Visa. You can try getting one through a Tourist\/Visa Agency in India. However, if you are the kind of person who likes to do things by yourself then getting a\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Tourist Visa&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Tourist Visa","link":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/category\/visa\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Russian-Visa.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Russian-Visa.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Russian-Visa.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Russian-Visa.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":5707,"url":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/valid-purposes-for-indians-to-send-money-abroad\/","url_meta":{"origin":8222,"position":5},"title":"Top 10 RBI Purpose Codes and Reasons for Sending Money Abroad from India","author":"Ann Mariya Job","date":"June 12, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Can a person send funds abroad from India freely for any reason without any restrictions? The answer is a big \u201cNO\u201d. You are allowed to make international transactions only for the purposes listed by RBI. So a remitter must always mention the reason to the bank or service provider. Read\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;International Money Transfer&quot;","block_context":{"text":"International Money Transfer","link":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/category\/international-money-transfer\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Hand holding a folded U.S. dollar bill shaped like an arrow, representing international money transfer, with the text 'Pick the Right Code for the Right Reason'","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-VALID-MONEY-TRANSFER-PURPOSES-and-RBI-Codes.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-VALID-MONEY-TRANSFER-PURPOSES-and-RBI-Codes.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-VALID-MONEY-TRANSFER-PURPOSES-and-RBI-Codes.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-VALID-MONEY-TRANSFER-PURPOSES-and-RBI-Codes.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-VALID-MONEY-TRANSFER-PURPOSES-and-RBI-Codes.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-VALID-MONEY-TRANSFER-PURPOSES-and-RBI-Codes.png?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8222"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8222\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8223"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}