IHS refund if one quits the job and leaves the country

[andrewcjoseph]

This is my scenario. I plan to switch from Tier-2 to Skilled Worker, and it's sponsored by my current company. I will be making a 3-year application now, pay the application fees and IHS for 3 years. But, eventually, I will be moving back to my home country.

What happens if I quit my job and leave after a year? I realise that the application fees are a one-time cost. But what about the IHS I've paid for 3 years. Do I get it back for the period of time that I don't use and my visa is anyway no longer valid?

Thanks.

[CR001]

Highly unlikely.

https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigrati ... on/refunds

You will not get a refund if:

your visa application is successful but you do not come to the UK

you leave the UK before your visa ends, for example to make a new application

you’re told to leave the UK before your visa expires

you’re applying for indefinite leave to remain

[andrewcjoseph]

Thanks.