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Immigration lawyers concerns over new proposals

Manx Newscast

Tuesday, 12 August 2025 - 24 minutes

The health minister says the Isle of Man would probably match the UK when dealing with the immigration health surcharge. 

Currently, the fee across is £1,035 per year for adults and £776 per visa for those aged 18 and under. 

Immigration Lawyer Maria Bridson says the surcharge might have a negative impact on the number of applications to the Island, but for businesses, it's just an additional cost when recruiting someone outside the common travel area. 

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