Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Thursday, 15 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 2026. It was answered by Jo White (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Health Services: Overseas Students

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the Immigration Health Surcharge rate payable by students was in each year since 2015.

Answer

The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) rates payable by students since the inception of the IHS are as follows.

Between;

6 April 2015 and 7 January 2019 - £150 p/a

8 January 2019 and 26 October 2020 - £300 p/a

27 October 2020 and 5 February 2024 - £470 p/a

6 February 2024 and current date - £776 p/a

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