💰 Visa Application Fee Calculator 2026
Calculate the total government fees for your visa application across 8 countries — Canada, UK, Australia, USA, Germany, Ireland, UAE, and Singapore. Updated for 2026 fee schedules.
⚠️ 2026 Alert: USA H-1B new petition fee increased to $100,000 (Sept 2025). Always verify fees at official government websites before filing.
⚠️ Estimates only. Fees change regularly. Always verify at the official government website before paying.
2026 Visa Fee Quick Reference
| Country | Visa Type | Government Fee (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Study Permit | CAD $150 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Work Permit | CAD $155 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | PR Application (IRCC) | CAD $990 adult + $600 right of PR |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Student Visa | £558 + IHS £776/year |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Skilled Worker Visa (3yr) | £819 + IHS £3,105 (3yr) |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Spouse / Family Visa | £2,064 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Student Visa (Subclass 500) | AUD $710 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Skilled Independent (189) | AUD $4,640 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Temporary Skill Shortage (482) | AUD $3,115 |
| 🇺🇸 USA | F-1 Student Visa | $185 (visa) + $350 SEVIS |
| 🇺🇸 USA | H-1B (employer files) | $730 base + $100,000 (new petitions from Sept 2025) |
| 🇺🇸 USA | EB Green Card (I-140) | $715 + $1,440 (I-485) |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Student Visa | €75 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Work Visa / Blue Card | €100 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Permanent Residence | €113 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Critical Skills Employment Permit | €1,000 + €300 IRP |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Stamp 4 (after 2 years) | €175 to apply, €950 on approval |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | Golden Visa (10-year) | AED 10,400 |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | Standard Work Visa | AED 3,000–3,500 |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Employment Pass | S$330 (S$105 + S$225) |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Dependant's Pass | S$330 per dependant |
This is an immigration fee calculator covering government charges only — application fees, biometrics, and mandatory surcharges (like the UK's IHS). It excludes lawyer/agent fees, translation costs, and third-party service charges, which vary by provider.
What This Calculator Does
Gives you the total government-mandated cost of a visa application — not just the headline application fee, but mandatory add-ons like biometrics, healthcare surcharges, and right-of-residence fees that are easy to miss when budgeting. Select your destination country and visa type, and it breaks down every component.
Who This Is For
Anyone budgeting for a study permit, work visa, or permanent residence application — including families needing to calculate costs across multiple adults and children — before committing to an immigration pathway.
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting mandatory surcharges. The UK's Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) alone can exceed the visa application fee itself for multi-year visas — always check for surcharges beyond the headline number.
- Assuming one child fee equals one adult fee. Some countries charge full adult rates per child (Canada Study Permit), others waive or reduce child fees — check per country.
- Missing biometrics as a separate line item. Many countries charge biometrics collection separately from the core application fee, even though both are mandatory.
- Not budgeting for premium/priority processing. Standard processing fees are what's shown by default — expedited service in countries like the UK and USA can add hundreds of dollars on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a student visa for Canada cost?
A Canada Study Permit costs CAD $150 for the application plus CAD $85 for biometrics, for a total of approximately CAD $235 per person. This is the government fee only — it doesn't include the proof-of-funds requirement or tuition deposit some study permit applications also need.
How much does a visa for Canada cost overall?
It depends entirely on the visa type: a Study Permit runs about CAD $235 total, a Work Permit around CAD $240 (application + biometrics), and Express Entry PR is considerably higher at roughly CAD $1,400 per adult once the processing fee, Right of PR fee, and biometrics are combined.
What is an immigration fee calculator?
A tool that totals the government charges for a specific visa or immigration application — application fees, biometrics, and any mandatory surcharges — so you can budget the real total cost rather than just the headline application fee often quoted online.