estimate_cost
Free MCP tool.

Returns a line-by-line GBP cost breakdown for a Global Talent application — endorsement, visa fee, IHS, and optional fast-track — for the configured household size and visa length.

“I can give you a line-by-line cost estimate for your UK Global Talent Visa, including IHS, dependants, and optional fast-track fees.”

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N° 01

When an agent reaches for this tool.

CASE · 01

A user wants the total upfront cost before deciding to apply

CASE · 02

A user has a family and wants the all-in cost including IHS for dependants

CASE · 03

An assistant is helping a user compare cost against an alternative visa

Example prompts

“How much does the UK Global Talent visa cost for 5 years with two kids?”
“What's the upfront cost if I add fast-track?”
“Single applicant, 3-year visa, no family — total cost?”

N° 02

Example call.

Request · JSON-RPC 2.0

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "estimate_cost",
    "arguments": {
      "route": "tech",
      "years": 5,
      "adults": 1,
      "children": 0,
      "priority": false
    }
  }
}

Response · tool result

{
  "currency": "GBP",
  "lineItems": [
    {
      "label": "Endorsement (Stage 1)",
      "amount": 561
    },
    {
      "label": "Visa fee (Stage 2)",
      "amount": 205
    },
    {
      "label": "Immigration Health Surcharge (5y)",
      "amount": 5175
    }
  ],
  "total": 5941,
  "note": "Verify current fees on gov.uk/global-talent before relying on this figure."
}

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