i think i see where i misunderstood earlier:---

A successful visa application will result in being granted a UK visa for 33 months.
Shortly before the end of that period, application can be made to stay for a further 30 months provided all requirements continue to be met.


so that initial period of 33 months includes the first FLR?

so the full costs will be

visa application fee

FLR fee x 2

ILR fee

plus any others ive yet to discover.

am i right?