IHS Surcharge for Varying FLR(FP) to FLR(M)

[UK007]

Hi,

When someone applies for FLR(FP) 10 years private life route, he has to pay £500 IHS surcharge.
After a month of applying, while a decision is still pending for FLR (FP), he qualifies to apply for FLR(M).
He decides to vary FLR(FP) to FLR(M). Does he has to pay the IHS again & ask for refund for the first £500 ? Or he can simply use the previous IHS reference number on FLR(M) application ?

Thank you.

[fareeR]

Im following your post too. I want to know this as well as Im awaiting my flr fp decision. Once if its positive I need to switch to spouse 5 yr route. Just had the same doubt in my mind. Im sorry if you opened your mailbox expecting an answer seeing my reply. Hope the experts here will be able to answer.

[Obie]

No need for a further payment of NHS Surcharge.

Enter the previous reference number

[UK007]

Im following your post too. I want to know this as well as Im awaiting my flr fp decision. Once if its positive I need to switch to spouse 5 yr route. Just had the same doubt in my mind. Im sorry if you opened your mailbox expecting an answer seeing my reply. Hope the experts here will be able to answer.

That's alright buddy. We're here to help each other.

No need for a further payment of NHS Surcharge.

Enter the previous reference number

Thanks Obie. Cheers !

[fareeR]

Thanks Obie. That was helpful.