The cost of a visa for a researcher moving to the UK is 22 times that of international average

An office building with a sign for UK Visas & Immigration application centre

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Royal Society is warning that the high upfront costs are putting off talented researchers

Upfront visa costs for researchers to come to the UK continue to be significantly higher than other countries, according to a new Royal Society report.

The report updated immigration costs in the UK and compared them with 17 other countries that are leaders in science. It included the skilled worker visa (SWV), global talent visa (GTV), and student and graduate visas in its analysis.