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The linked government source remains authoritative.","packs":[{"id":"express-entry-latest-draw","kind":"express-entry","title":"Latest Canada Express Entry draw","summary":"Current Visa Atlas citation packet for the latest IRCC Express Entry round of invitations.","answer":"The latest tracked Canada Express Entry draw is round 418 (French-language proficiency) on 2026-05-28: 4,500 invitations and a CRS cut-off of 409.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#express-entry-latest-draw","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/research/canada-express-entry-draw-tracker","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/express-entry-draws","dateModified":"2026-06-01","facts":[{"label":"Round","value":"418","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html"]},{"label":"Category","value":"French-language proficiency","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html"]},{"label":"Date","value":"2026-05-28","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html"]},{"label":"Invitations","value":"4,500","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html"]},{"label":"CRS cut-off","value":"409","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html"]}],"sources":[{"label":"IRCC — Express Entry rounds of invitations","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html","authority":"Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada","lastVerified":"2026-06-01"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Latest Canada Express Entry draw\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#express-entry-latest-draw. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-germany-chancenkarte","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Germany Chancenkarte — total cost to complete","summary":"What it actually costs to land a Germany Opportunity Card and search for work — every line itemised, with the refundable blocked-account funds separated from money you never see again.","answer":"Germany Chancenkarte — total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €551 to €1,115; refundable proof-of-funds is €13,092.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-germany-chancenkarte","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/germany-chancenkarte","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"€551 to €1,115","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service","https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/opportunity-card/questions-answers","https://www.fintiba.com/blocked-account/","https://www.kmk.org/zab/statement-of-comparability/fees.html","https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/prf.html","https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/opportunity-card"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"€13,092","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service","https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/opportunity-card/questions-answers","https://www.fintiba.com/blocked-account/","https://www.kmk.org/zab/statement-of-comparability/fees.html","https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/prf.html","https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/opportunity-card"]}],"sources":[{"label":"Auswärtiges Amt — visa fees","url":"https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card finances","url":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/opportunity-card/questions-answers","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Blocked-account providers (Fintiba / Expatrio)","url":"https://www.fintiba.com/blocked-account/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"KMK — Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB)","url":"https://www.kmk.org/zab/statement-of-comparability/fees.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Goethe-Institut — exam fees","url":"https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/prf.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"German foreigners authorities (varies by Land)","url":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/opportunity-card","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":6,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Germany Chancenkarte — total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-germany-chancenkarte. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-uk-skilled-worker","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"UK Skilled Worker - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for the common outside-UK Skilled Worker case: 3-year general-rate visa, no priority service, applicant-paid charges separated from the GBP 1,270 maintenance funds you only need to show unless exempt.","answer":"UK Skilled Worker - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is £3,924 to £4,044; refundable proof-of-funds is £1,270.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-uk-skilled-worker","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/uk-skilled-worker","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-06-30","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"£3,924 to £4,044","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs","https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay","https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"£1,270","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs","https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay","https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]}],"sources":[{"label":"GOV.UK - Skilled Worker visa: money to support yourself","url":"https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs","lastVerified":"2026-06-30"},{"label":"GOV.UK - Pay for UK healthcare as part of your immigration application","url":"https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay","lastVerified":"2026-06-30"},{"label":"Home Office immigration and nationality fees - 8 April 2026","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026","lastVerified":"2026-06-30"}],"sourceCount":3,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"UK Skilled Worker - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-uk-skilled-worker. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-uk-health-and-care-worker","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"UK Health and Care Worker - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for the common outside-UK Health and Care Worker case: up-to-3-year grant, no priority service, no dependants, the IHS exemption shown explicitly, and GBP 1,270 maintenance funds separated from money paid away.","answer":"UK Health and Care Worker - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is £324 to £444; refundable proof-of-funds is £1,270.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-uk-health-and-care-worker","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/uk-health-and-care-worker","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"£324 to £444","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs","https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa","https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"£1,270","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs","https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa","https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]}],"sources":[{"label":"GOV.UK - Health and Care Worker visa: money to support yourself","url":"https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"GOV.UK - Health and Care Worker visa overview","url":"https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Office immigration and nationality fees - 8 April 2026","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":3,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"UK Health and Care Worker - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-uk-health-and-care-worker. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-canada-express-entry-fsw","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Canada Express Entry FSW - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single foreign-educated Federal Skilled Worker applicant: IRCC permanent-residence fees, biometrics, language test, ECA, medical exam, police certificates, and the CAD 15,263 settlement-funds requirement separated from money paid away.","answer":"Canada Express Entry FSW - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is CA$2,275 to CA$3,055; refundable proof-of-funds is CA$15,263.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-canada-express-entry-fsw","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/canada-express-entry-fsw","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"CA$2,275 to CA$3,055","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-test.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessment.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence.html"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"CA$15,263","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-test.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessment.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence.html"]}],"sources":[{"label":"IRCC - citizenship and immigration application fees","url":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"IRCC - Express Entry proof of funds","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"IRCC - Express Entry language test results","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-test.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"IRCC - Express Entry education credential assessment","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessment.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"IRCC - apply for permanent residence through Express Entry","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":5,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Canada Express Entry FSW - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-canada-express-entry-fsw. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-canada-express-entry-cec","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Canada Express Entry CEC - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single Canadian Experience Class applicant after invitation: IRCC permanent-residence fees, biometrics, mandatory language test, medical exam, police certificates and translations, with the no-settlement-funds rule made explicit.","answer":"Canada Express Entry CEC - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is CA$2,075 to CA$3,005; refundable proof-of-funds is No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-canada-express-entry-cec","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/canada-express-entry-cec","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"CA$2,075 to CA$3,005","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile.html","https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-requirements.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile.html","https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-requirements.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence.html","https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html"]}],"sources":[{"label":"IRCC - submit an Express Entry profile","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"IRCC - citizenship and immigration application fees","url":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"IRCC - Express Entry language test results","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-requirements.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"IRCC - Express Entry proof of funds","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"IRCC - apply for permanent residence through Express Entry","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"IRCC - Canadian Experience Class education","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":6,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Canada Express Entry CEC - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-canada-express-entry-cec. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-australia-190-skilled-nominated","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Australia subclass 190 Skilled Nominated - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single offshore subclass 190 applicant: the current Home Affairs visa application charge, state or territory nomination fee exposure, SkillSelect EOI step, skills assessment, English test, health exam, police certificates, and family/second-instalment charges separated from state-variable settlement declarations.","answer":"Australia subclass 190 Skilled Nominated - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is A$7,506 to A$9,010; refundable proof-of-funds is No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-australia-190-skilled-nominated","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/australia-190-skilled-nominated","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"A$7,506 to A$9,010","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/expression-of-interest","https://www.act.gov.au/migration/resources/key-documents-checklist","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/skills-assessment","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/expression-of-interest","https://www.act.gov.au/migration/resources/key-documents-checklist","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/skills-assessment","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics"]}],"sources":[{"label":"Home Affairs - SkillSelect Expression of Interest","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/expression-of-interest","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"ACT Migration - key documents checklist","url":"https://www.act.gov.au/migration/resources/key-documents-checklist","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - current visa pricing table","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - skills assessment requirement","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/skills-assessment","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - English language visa requirements","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - health requirement","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - character requirements for visas","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - biometrics","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":8,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Australia subclass 190 Skilled Nominated - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-australia-190-skilled-nominated. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-australia-491-skilled-work-regional-provisional","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Australia subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single offshore subclass 491 applicant: SkillSelect EOI, state/territory nomination or eligible-relative sponsorship gate, the current Home Affairs visa application charge, skills assessment, English test, health exam, police certificates, settlement declarations, family charges, and the 191 transition income-evidence rule separated from upfront cash costs.","answer":"Australia subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is A$7,506 to A$9,010; refundable proof-of-funds is No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-australia-491-skilled-work-regional-provisional","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/australia-491-skilled-work-regional-provisional","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"A$7,506 to A$9,010","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/expression-of-interest","https://www.act.gov.au/migration/resources/key-documents-checklist","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/skills-assessment","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-191/regional-provisional","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/expression-of-interest","https://www.act.gov.au/migration/resources/key-documents-checklist","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/skills-assessment","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-191/regional-provisional","https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics"]}],"sources":[{"label":"Home Affairs - SkillSelect Expression of Interest","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/expression-of-interest","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"ACT Migration - key documents checklist","url":"https://www.act.gov.au/migration/resources/key-documents-checklist","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - current visa pricing table","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - skills assessment requirement","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/skills-assessment","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - English language visa requirements","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - health requirement","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - character requirements for visas","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - subclass 191 Regional Provisional stream","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-191/regional-provisional","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Home Affairs - biometrics","url":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":9,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Australia subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-australia-491-skilled-work-regional-provisional. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-singapore-employment-pass","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Singapore Employment Pass - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single Singapore Employment Pass applicant: MOM application and issuance fees, current qualifying-salary evidence, COMPASS, optional Multiple Journey Visa, qualification verification, translations, medical checks and dependant pass scaling.","answer":"Singapore Employment Pass - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is SGD 330; refundable proof-of-funds is SGD 67,200 to SGD 74,400.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-singapore-employment-pass","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/singapore-employment-pass","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"SGD 330","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/eligibility","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/documents-required","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/apply-for-a-pass"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"SGD 67,200 to SGD 74,400","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/eligibility","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/documents-required","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/apply-for-a-pass"]}],"sources":[{"label":"MOM - Apply for an Employment Pass","url":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"MOM - Employment Pass eligibility","url":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/eligibility","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"MOM - Employment Pass documents required","url":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/documents-required","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"MOM - Apply for a Dependant's Pass","url":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/apply-for-a-pass","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":4,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Singapore Employment Pass - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-singapore-employment-pass. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-singapore-s-pass","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Singapore S Pass - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked employer budget for a first Singapore S Pass: MOM application and issuance fees, the harmonised monthly levy modelled over a 24-month first pass, medical-insurance obligations, current salary evidence, quota gates, MyCareersFuture advertising, optional verification, translations, medical checks and dependant pass scaling.","answer":"Singapore S Pass - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is SGD 16,405 to SGD 18,205; refundable proof-of-funds is SGD 39,600 to SGD 45,600.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-singapore-s-pass","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/singapore-s-pass","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"SGD 16,405 to SGD 18,205","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/apply-for-a-pass","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/quota-and-levy/levy-and-quota-requirements","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/medical-insurance","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/eligibility","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/documents-required","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/apply-for-a-pass"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"SGD 39,600 to SGD 45,600","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/apply-for-a-pass","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/quota-and-levy/levy-and-quota-requirements","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/medical-insurance","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/eligibility","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/documents-required","https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/apply-for-a-pass"]}],"sources":[{"label":"MOM - Apply for an S Pass","url":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/apply-for-a-pass","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"MOM - S Pass quota and levy requirements","url":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/quota-and-levy/levy-and-quota-requirements","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"MOM - S Pass medical insurance requirements","url":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/medical-insurance","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"MOM - S Pass eligibility","url":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/eligibility","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"MOM - S Pass documents required","url":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/documents-required","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"MOM - Apply for a Dependant's Pass","url":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/apply-for-a-pass","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":6,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Singapore S Pass - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-singapore-s-pass. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-germany-eu-blue-card","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Germany EU Blue Card - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single Germany EU Blue Card applicant applying from abroad: national visa, residence-title issuance, qualification recognition, photos, optional ZAB comparability, conditional translations/legalisation, and health-insurance bridge costs separated from the fact that there is no general blocked-account deposit for the route.","answer":"Germany EU Blue Card - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €185 to €355; refundable proof-of-funds is No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-germany-eu-blue-card","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/germany-eu-blue-card","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"€185 to €355","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/-/215870","https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthv/__45.html","https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html","https://www.kmk.org/zab/statement-of-comparability/fees.html","https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/living-in-germany/money-insurance/health-insurance"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/-/215870","https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthv/__45.html","https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html","https://www.kmk.org/zab/statement-of-comparability/fees.html","https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/living-in-germany/money-insurance/health-insurance"]}],"sources":[{"label":"Auswaertiges Amt - visa fees","url":"https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/-/215870","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Gesetze im Internet - Aufenthaltsverordnung section 45","url":"https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthv/__45.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"anabin - foreign education certificate database","url":"https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"ZAB - Statement of Comparability fees","url":"https://www.kmk.org/zab/statement-of-comparability/fees.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Make it in Germany - health insurance","url":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/living-in-germany/money-insurance/health-insurance","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":5,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Germany EU Blue Card - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-germany-eu-blue-card. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-ireland-critical-skills-employment-permit","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit applicant: the DETE permit fee, Irish Residence Permit registration, visa fee if required, medical/travel insurance, qualification evidence, translations, and family-scaling lines separated from the fact that there is no general blocked-account deposit for the route.","answer":"Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €1,300 to €1,520; refundable proof-of-funds is No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-ireland-critical-skills-employment-permit","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/ireland-critical-skills-employment-permit","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"€1,300 to €1,520","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/critical-skills-employment-permit/","https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/how-to-register-your-immigration-permission-for-the-first-time/required-documents/","https://www.irishimmigration.ie/preclearance-and-entry-visas-fees/","https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-work-visa-options/applying-for-a-long-stay-employment-visa/employment-visa/","https://qhelp.qqi.ie/international-visitors/naric-ireland/"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/critical-skills-employment-permit/","https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/how-to-register-your-immigration-permission-for-the-first-time/required-documents/","https://www.irishimmigration.ie/preclearance-and-entry-visas-fees/","https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-work-visa-options/applying-for-a-long-stay-employment-visa/employment-visa/","https://qhelp.qqi.ie/international-visitors/naric-ireland/"]}],"sources":[{"label":"DETE - Critical Skills Employment Permit fee","url":"https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/critical-skills-employment-permit/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"ISD - first registration required documents and fees","url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/how-to-register-your-immigration-permission-for-the-first-time/required-documents/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"ISD - preclearance and entry visa fees","url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/preclearance-and-entry-visas-fees/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"ISD - employment visa required documents","url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-work-visa-options/applying-for-a-long-stay-employment-visa/employment-visa/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"QQI - NARIC Ireland qualification recognition advice","url":"https://qhelp.qqi.ie/international-visitors/naric-ireland/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":5,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-ireland-critical-skills-employment-permit. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-portugal-d8-digital-nomad","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Portugal D8 Digital Nomad visa - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single Portugal D8 residence-track digital nomad applicant: national visa fee, AIMA residence-card issuance, travel insurance, NIF setup, criminal-record apostille, translations, visa-centre service fees, accommodation deposits, and the three-month remote-income evidence separated from money paid away.","answer":"Portugal D8 Digital Nomad visa - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €420 to €1,040; refundable proof-of-funds is €11,040.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-portugal-d8-digital-nomad","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/portugal-d8-digital-nomad","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"€420 to €1,040","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/fees","https://aima.gov.pt/en","https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/residency","https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/travel-insurance","https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/servicos/pedir-o-numero-de-identificacao-fiscal-para-pessoa-singular","https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/external-service-providers"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"€11,040","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/fees","https://aima.gov.pt/en","https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/residency","https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/travel-insurance","https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/servicos/pedir-o-numero-de-identificacao-fiscal-para-pessoa-singular","https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/external-service-providers"]}],"sources":[{"label":"VistosMNE - national visa fees","url":"https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/fees","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"AIMA - residence-permit services","url":"https://aima.gov.pt/en","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"VistosMNE - residency visa accommodation requirement","url":"https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/residency","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"VistosMNE - national visa travel insurance","url":"https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/travel-insurance","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Portugal ePortugal - tax identification number","url":"https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/servicos/pedir-o-numero-de-identificacao-fiscal-para-pessoa-singular","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"VistosMNE - external service providers","url":"https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/external-service-providers","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":6,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Portugal D8 Digital Nomad visa - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-portugal-d8-digital-nomad. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-spain-digital-nomad-visa","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Spain Digital Nomad Visa - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single Spain international teleworker applicant: UGE-CE residence-authorisation tasa, TIE card issuance, conditional consular national visa fee, income evidence at 200% of 2026 SMI, insurance, criminal-record/apostille, translations, visa-centre service fees, and family-scaling fee/income lines.","answer":"Spain Digital Nomad Visa - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €647.02 to €1,677.02; refundable proof-of-funds is €34,188.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-spain-digital-nomad-visa","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/spain-digital-nomad-visa","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"€647.02 to €1,677.02","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2025-12056","https://sede.policia.gob.es/portalCiudadano/_es/tramites_extranjeria_tasas.php","https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2026-3815","https://www.inclusion.gob.es/documents/d/unidadgrandesempresas/informacion-documentacion-pagina-web-titular-v2","https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2024-17292"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"€34,188","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2025-12056","https://sede.policia.gob.es/portalCiudadano/_es/tramites_extranjeria_tasas.php","https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2026-3815","https://www.inclusion.gob.es/documents/d/unidadgrandesempresas/informacion-documentacion-pagina-web-titular-v2","https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2024-17292"]}],"sources":[{"label":"BOE - immigration fees, BOE - visa fees, and Spanish National Police TIE fees","url":"https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2025-12056","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Spanish National Police - foreigner fee forms","url":"https://sede.policia.gob.es/portalCiudadano/_es/tramites_extranjeria_tasas.php","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"UGE-CE teleworker documentation and BOE - Real Decreto 126/2026","url":"https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2026-3815","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"UGE-CE teleworker documentation and BOE - Real Decreto 126/2026","url":"https://www.inclusion.gob.es/documents/d/unidadgrandesempresas/informacion-documentacion-pagina-web-titular-v2","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"BOE - Orden AUC/891/2024 (visa fees)","url":"https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2024-17292","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":5,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Spain Digital Nomad Visa - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-spain-digital-nomad-visa. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-netherlands-highly-skilled-migrant","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant applicant hired by an IND-recognised sponsor: IND application fee, latest published 2026 salary band evidence, Dutch health insurance, biometrics/photos, conditional document legalisation and translation, TB testing, family-member application fees, and employer sponsor-recognition costs.","answer":"Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €2,113 to €2,908; refundable proof-of-funds is €37,464 to €71,304.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-netherlands-highly-skilled-migrant","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/netherlands-highly-skilled-migrant","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"€2,113 to €2,908","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application","https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements","https://www.government.nl/topics/health-insurance/standard-health-insurance","https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/highly-skilled-migrant"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"€37,464 to €71,304","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application","https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements","https://www.government.nl/topics/health-insurance/standard-health-insurance","https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/highly-skilled-migrant"]}],"sources":[{"label":"IND - fees and costs of an application","url":"https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"IND - required amounts income requirements","url":"https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Government of the Netherlands - standard health insurance","url":"https://www.government.nl/topics/health-insurance/standard-health-insurance","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"IND - Highly Skilled Migrant after arrival steps","url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/highly-skilled-migrant","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":4,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-netherlands-highly-skilled-migrant. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-us-h-1b","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"US H-1B - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a standard initial H-1B petition: registration, Form I-129, asylum, ACWIA and fraud fees, DOL prevailing-wage salary evidence, optional premium processing, consular costs, large-employer surcharges and the conditional 2025 proclamation payment exposure.","answer":"US H-1B - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is US$3,595; refundable proof-of-funds is US$62,000 to US$150,000.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-us-h-1b","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/us-h-1b","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"US$3,595","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055","https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/h-and-l-filing-fees-for-form-i-129-petition-for-a-nonimmigrant-worker","https://flag.dol.gov/programs/LCA","https://www.uscis.gov/i-907","https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment/temporary-worker-visas.html","https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/h-1b-specialty-occupations"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"US$62,000 to US$150,000","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055","https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/h-and-l-filing-fees-for-form-i-129-petition-for-a-nonimmigrant-worker","https://flag.dol.gov/programs/LCA","https://www.uscis.gov/i-907","https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment/temporary-worker-visas.html","https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/h-1b-specialty-occupations"]}],"sources":[{"label":"USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule","url":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"USCIS - H and L filing fees for Form I-129","url":"https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/h-and-l-filing-fees-for-form-i-129-petition-for-a-nonimmigrant-worker","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"U.S. Department of Labor - LCA program and prevailing wage","url":"https://flag.dol.gov/programs/LCA","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"USCIS - Form I-907 premium processing","url":"https://www.uscis.gov/i-907","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"U.S. Department of State - Temporary Worker Visas","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment/temporary-worker-visas.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"USCIS - H-1B Specialty Occupations","url":"https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/h-1b-specialty-occupations","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":6,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"US H-1B - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-us-h-1b. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-us-o-1","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"US O-1 extraordinary ability - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for an initial O-1 extraordinary-ability petition: Form I-129 O petition fee, Asylum Program Fee, evidence and petitioner gates, advisory opinion exposure, optional premium processing, consular MRV costs, attorney/evidence-service ranges, and O-3 dependant filing options.","answer":"US O-1 extraordinary ability - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is US$1,655 to US$2,155; refundable proof-of-funds is No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-us-o-1","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/us-o-1","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"US$1,655 to US$2,155","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055","https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/o-1-visa-individuals-with-extraordinary-ability-or-achievement","https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/how-do-i-request-premium-processing","https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055","https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/o-1-visa-individuals-with-extraordinary-ability-or-achievement","https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/how-do-i-request-premium-processing","https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html"]}],"sources":[{"label":"USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule","url":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"USCIS - O-1 Visa: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement","url":"https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/o-1-visa-individuals-with-extraordinary-ability-or-achievement","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"USCIS - Premium processing","url":"https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/how-do-i-request-premium-processing","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"U.S. Department of State - Fees for Visa Services","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":4,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"US O-1 extraordinary ability - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-us-o-1. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-us-tn","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"US TN USMCA professional - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a Canadian or Mexican TN professional: USMCA profession and employer-letter gates, the Canadian CBP land-border baseline, Mexican TN/TD MRV costs, I-129 extension/change-of-status alternatives, premium processing, credential-evaluation exposure, and TD family scaling.","answer":"US TN USMCA professional - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is US$80; refundable proof-of-funds is No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-us-tn","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/us-tn","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"US$80","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-usmca-professionals","https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-214.6","https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-103.7","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16453/cbp-immigration-fees-required-by-hr-1-for-fiscal-year-2025","https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html","https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055","https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/how-do-i-request-premium-processing"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-usmca-professionals","https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-214.6","https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-103.7","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16453/cbp-immigration-fees-required-by-hr-1-for-fiscal-year-2025","https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html","https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055","https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/how-do-i-request-premium-processing"]}],"sources":[{"label":"USCIS - TN USMCA Professionals","url":"https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-usmca-professionals","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"8 CFR 214.6","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-214.6","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"8 CFR 103.7(d)(11)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-103.7","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Federal Register - CBP Immigration Fees Required by HR-1","url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16453/cbp-immigration-fees-required-by-hr-1-for-fiscal-year-2025","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"U.S. Department of State - Fees for Visa Services","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule","url":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"USCIS - Premium processing","url":"https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/how-do-i-request-premium-processing","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":7,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"US TN USMCA professional - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-us-tn. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-denmark-pay-limit-scheme","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Denmark Pay Limit Scheme - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single Denmark Pay Limit Scheme applicant: SIRI case-processing fee, 2026 salary-threshold evidence, Danish bank-account and biometrics gates, translation/photo/mission-cost exposure, regulated-profession authorisation, and accompanying-family scaling.","answer":"Denmark Pay Limit Scheme - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is DKK 6,810 to DKK 7,310; refundable proof-of-funds is DKK 552,000.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-denmark-pay-limit-scheme","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/denmark-pay-limit-scheme","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"DKK 6,810 to DKK 7,310","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/Pay-limit-scheme","https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Family/Accompanying-family-members/Accompanying-family---work"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"DKK 552,000","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/Pay-limit-scheme","https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Family/Accompanying-family-members/Accompanying-family---work"]}],"sources":[{"label":"New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme","url":"https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/Pay-limit-scheme","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"New to Denmark - accompanying family member to an employee","url":"https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Family/Accompanying-family-members/Accompanying-family---work","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":2,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Denmark Pay Limit Scheme - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-denmark-pay-limit-scheme. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-sweden-work-permit","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Sweden Work Permit - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for a single Swedish employee work permit: Migration Agency application fee, current 90%-of-median salary evidence, employer insurance and trade-union gates, passport/biometrics steps, translations, short-contract health-insurance exposure, higher-investigation industry evidence, and accompanying-family scaling.","answer":"Sweden Work Permit - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is SEK 2,200 to SEK 3,200; refundable proof-of-funds is SEK 413,640.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-sweden-work-permit","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/sweden-work-permit","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"SEK 2,200 to SEK 3,200","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/employees.html","https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/word-explanations/salary-requirements-for-a-work-permit.html","https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/how-it-works.html"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"SEK 413,640","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/employees.html","https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/word-explanations/salary-requirements-for-a-work-permit.html","https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/how-it-works.html"]}],"sources":[{"label":"Migrationsverket - Apply for a work permit in Sweden","url":"https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/employees.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Migrationsverket - Salary requirements for a work permit","url":"https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/word-explanations/salary-requirements-for-a-work-permit.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Migrationsverket - Employer work-permit process","url":"https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/how-it-works.html","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":3,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Sweden Work Permit - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-sweden-work-permit. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-austria-red-white-red-card","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Austria Red-White-Red Card - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for the Austria Red-White-Red Card: EUR 218 government fee, employer declaration, AMS points and labour-market checks, salary/collective-agreement evidence, health-insurance evidence, document/photo exposure, translations/legalisation, regulated-profession checks, and RWR Card Plus family scaling.","answer":"Austria Red-White-Red Card - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €228 to €363; refundable proof-of-funds is No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-austria-red-white-red-card","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/austria-red-white-red-card","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"€228 to €363","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/skilled-workers-in-shortage-occupations/","https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/other-key-workers/","https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/","https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/redwhiteredcardplus/","https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/family-reunification/"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/skilled-workers-in-shortage-occupations/","https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/other-key-workers/","https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/","https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/redwhiteredcardplus/","https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/family-reunification/"]}],"sources":[{"label":"Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations","url":"https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/skilled-workers-in-shortage-occupations/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Migration.gv.at - Other Key Workers","url":"https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/other-key-workers/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Migration.gv.at - Permanent immigration","url":"https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Migration.gv.at - Red-White-Red Card plus","url":"https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/redwhiteredcardplus/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Migration.gv.at - Family reunification","url":"https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/family-reunification/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":5,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Austria Red-White-Red Card - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-austria-red-white-red-card. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-norway-skilled-worker-permit","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Norway Skilled Worker Residence Permit - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for the Norway Skilled Worker residence permit: NOK 6,300 adult work-residence application fee, concrete job-offer and qualification gates, UDI pay-and-conditions floors, regulated-profession checks, channel-specific VAC/courier exposure, and first-time family immigration scaling.","answer":"Norway Skilled Worker Residence Permit - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is NOK 6,300 to NOK 8,300; refundable proof-of-funds is No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-norway-skilled-worker-permit","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/norway-skilled-worker-permit","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"NOK 6,300 to NOK 8,300","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/","https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/skilled-workers/","https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/pay-and-working-conditions-in-norway/"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"No mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/","https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/skilled-workers/","https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/pay-and-working-conditions-in-norway/"]}],"sources":[{"label":"UDI - Fees","url":"https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Indicative document services - verify with the UDI checklist","url":"https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/skilled-workers/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"UDI - Pay and working conditions in Norway","url":"https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/pay-and-working-conditions-in-norway/","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":3,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Norway Skilled Worker Residence Permit - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-norway-skilled-worker-permit. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-france-talent-passport-salaried","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"France Talent Passport Salaried - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for the France Talent Passport salaried route: EUR 350 residence-card tax and stamp, EUR 39,582 annual salary evidence, contract and diploma gates, employer declaration/no-work-authorisation-tax treatment, document exposure, and Talent-family procedure context.","answer":"France Talent Passport Salaried - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €358 to €485; refundable proof-of-funds is €39,582.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-france-talent-passport-salaried","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/france-talent-passport-salaried","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"€358 to €485","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922","https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/en/demande-de-visa"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"€39,582","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922","https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/en/demande-de-visa"]}],"sources":[{"label":"Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent","url":"https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"France-Visas / local visa centre - verify current local fee","url":"https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/en/demande-de-visa","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":2,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"France Talent Passport Salaried - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-france-talent-passport-salaried. Last modified 2026-07-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"cost-finland-residence-permit-specialist","kind":"cost-to-complete","title":"Finland Specialist Residence Permit - total cost to complete","summary":"A source-linked budget for Finland's specialist residence permit: EUR 530 electronic first-permit fee, confirmed job and employer-terms gates, EUR 3,937/month gross salary evidence, specialist-expertise evidence, identity/photo/translation exposure, optional D visa, and family fee/income scaling.","answer":"Finland Specialist Residence Permit - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €540 to €655; refundable proof-of-funds is €3,937.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-finland-residence-permit-specialist","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete/finland-residence-permit-specialist","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete","dateModified":"2026-07-01","facts":[{"label":"Mandatory non-refundable cost","value":"€540 to €655","note":"Computed from mandatory, non-refundable line items in the cost-to-complete model.","sourceUrls":["https://migri.fi/en/processing-fees-and-payment-methods","https://migri.fi/en/specialist","https://migri.fi/en/d-visa","https://migri.fi/en/spouse-in-finland-with-a-residence-permit","https://migri.fi/en/income-requirement-for-family-members-of-a-person-who-has-been-granted-a-residence-permit-in-finland"]},{"label":"Refundable proof of funds","value":"€3,937","note":"Shown separately because proof-of-funds money is not normally paid away as a fee.","sourceUrls":["https://migri.fi/en/processing-fees-and-payment-methods","https://migri.fi/en/specialist","https://migri.fi/en/d-visa","https://migri.fi/en/spouse-in-finland-with-a-residence-permit","https://migri.fi/en/income-requirement-for-family-members-of-a-person-who-has-been-granted-a-residence-permit-in-finland"]}],"sources":[{"label":"Migri - Processing fees and payment methods","url":"https://migri.fi/en/processing-fees-and-payment-methods","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Migri - Specialist residence permit","url":"https://migri.fi/en/specialist","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Migri - D visa","url":"https://migri.fi/en/d-visa","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Migri - Spouse in Finland with a residence permit","url":"https://migri.fi/en/spouse-in-finland-with-a-residence-permit","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"},{"label":"Migri - Income requirement for family members","url":"https://migri.fi/en/income-requirement-for-family-members-of-a-person-who-has-been-granted-a-residence-permit-in-finland","lastVerified":"2026-07-01"}],"sourceCount":5,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Finland Specialist Residence Permit - total cost to complete\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#cost-finland-residence-permit-specialist. 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Last modified 2026-06-22.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"policy-claim-ie-2026-employment-permits-list-refresh-claim-2","kind":"policy-claim","title":"Ireland announces employment-permit occupation list changes","summary":"Source-backed policy claim for Republic of Ireland.","answer":"The same announcement removed several healthcare, construction, manufacturing and transport roles from the Ineligible Occupations List, making those roles eligible for General Employment Permit applications where the route criteria are met. Status: announced. 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Last modified 2026-06-22.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"policy-claim-ie-2026-employment-permits-list-refresh-claim-3","kind":"policy-claim","title":"Ireland announces employment-permit occupation list changes","summary":"Source-backed policy claim for Republic of Ireland.","answer":"DETE reaffirmed that Critical Skills Occupation List roles are eligible for the Critical Skills Employment Permit, while other eligible roles generally remain subject to General Employment Permit and Labour Market Needs Test rules. Status: announced. Effective 2026-05-28.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-ie-2026-employment-permits-list-refresh-claim-3","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/policy-updates/ie-2026-employment-permits-list-refresh#claim-3","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/policy-claims","dateModified":"2026-06-22","facts":[{"label":"Claim","value":"DETE reaffirmed that Critical Skills Occupation List roles are eligible for the Critical Skills Employment Permit, while other eligible roles generally remain subject to General Employment Permit and Labour Market Needs Test rules.","sourceUrls":["https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2026/may/20260528.html"]},{"label":"Status","value":"announced","sourceUrls":["https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2026/may/20260528.html"]},{"label":"Destination","value":"Republic of Ireland","sourceUrls":["https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2026/may/20260528.html"]},{"label":"Effective date","value":"2026-05-28","sourceUrls":["https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2026/may/20260528.html"]}],"sources":[{"label":"DETE — Employment permits occupation list changes","url":"https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2026/may/20260528.html","authority":"Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ireland)","lastVerified":"2026-06-22"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Ireland announces employment-permit occupation list changes\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-ie-2026-employment-permits-list-refresh-claim-3. Last modified 2026-06-22.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-1","kind":"policy-claim","title":"Canada: PR fees rise (30 Apr 2026), category-based Express Entry, Start-up Visa closed, arranged-employment points removed","summary":"Source-backed policy claim for Canada.","answer":"Permanent-residence fees rose on 30 April 2026: the principal-applicant processing fee from CA$950 to CA$990 and the Right of Permanent Residence Fee from CA$575 to CA$600. Status: in-force. Effective 2026-04-30.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-1","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/policy-updates/ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry#claim-1","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/policy-claims","dateModified":"2026-06-01","facts":[{"label":"Claim","value":"Permanent-residence fees rose on 30 April 2026: the principal-applicant processing fee from CA$950 to CA$990 and the Right of Permanent Residence Fee from CA$575 to CA$600.","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Status","value":"in-force","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Destination","value":"Canada","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Effective date","value":"2026-04-30","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]}],"sources":[{"label":"IRCC — Permanent residence fees increasing (30 April 2026)","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html","authority":"Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada","lastVerified":"2026-06-01"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Canada: PR fees rise (30 Apr 2026), category-based Express Entry, Start-up Visa closed, arranged-employment points removed\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-1. Last modified 2026-06-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-2","kind":"policy-claim","title":"Canada: PR fees rise (30 Apr 2026), category-based Express Entry, Start-up Visa closed, arranged-employment points removed","summary":"Source-backed policy claim for Canada.","answer":"Express Entry continues category-based selection in 2026, with rounds targeting categories such as French-language proficiency, healthcare and social services, education, trades, and STEM, alongside general and PNP draws. Status: in-force. Effective 2026-04-30.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-2","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/policy-updates/ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry#claim-2","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/policy-claims","dateModified":"2026-06-01","facts":[{"label":"Claim","value":"Express Entry continues category-based selection in 2026, with rounds targeting categories such as French-language proficiency, healthcare and social services, education, trades, and STEM, alongside general and PNP draws.","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Status","value":"in-force","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Destination","value":"Canada","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Effective date","value":"2026-04-30","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]}],"sources":[{"label":"IRCC — Permanent residence fees increasing (30 April 2026)","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html","authority":"Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada","lastVerified":"2026-06-01"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Canada: PR fees rise (30 Apr 2026), category-based Express Entry, Start-up Visa closed, arranged-employment points removed\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-2. Last modified 2026-06-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-3","kind":"policy-claim","title":"Canada: PR fees rise (30 Apr 2026), category-based Express Entry, Start-up Visa closed, arranged-employment points removed","summary":"Source-backed policy claim for Canada.","answer":"The 50/200-point arranged-employment CRS bonus was removed for all candidates on 25 March 2025. Status: in-force. Effective 2026-04-30.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-3","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/policy-updates/ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry#claim-3","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/policy-claims","dateModified":"2026-06-01","facts":[{"label":"Claim","value":"The 50/200-point arranged-employment CRS bonus was removed for all candidates on 25 March 2025.","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Status","value":"in-force","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Destination","value":"Canada","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Effective date","value":"2026-04-30","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]}],"sources":[{"label":"IRCC — Permanent residence fees increasing (30 April 2026)","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html","authority":"Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada","lastVerified":"2026-06-01"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Canada: PR fees rise (30 Apr 2026), category-based Express Entry, Start-up Visa closed, arranged-employment points removed\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-3. Last modified 2026-06-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-4","kind":"policy-claim","title":"Canada: PR fees rise (30 Apr 2026), category-based Express Entry, Start-up Visa closed, arranged-employment points removed","summary":"Source-backed policy claim for Canada.","answer":"The Start-up Visa closed to new applications on 31 December 2025; permanent-residence applications already in the queue are accepted until 30 June 2026. Status: in-force. Effective 2026-04-30.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-4","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/policy-updates/ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry#claim-4","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/policy-claims","dateModified":"2026-06-01","facts":[{"label":"Claim","value":"The Start-up Visa closed to new applications on 31 December 2025; permanent-residence applications already in the queue are accepted until 30 June 2026.","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Status","value":"in-force","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Destination","value":"Canada","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]},{"label":"Effective date","value":"2026-04-30","sourceUrls":["https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html"]}],"sources":[{"label":"IRCC — Permanent residence fees increasing (30 April 2026)","url":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/permanent-residence-fees-increasing.html","authority":"Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada","lastVerified":"2026-06-01"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Canada: PR fees rise (30 Apr 2026), category-based Express Entry, Start-up Visa closed, arranged-employment points removed\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-ca-2026-fees-and-express-entry-claim-4. Last modified 2026-06-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"policy-claim-uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees-claim-1","kind":"policy-claim","title":"UK: Skilled Worker English raised to B2, CoS fee £525, Immigration Skills Charge up 32%","summary":"Source-backed policy claim for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.","answer":"The Skilled Worker English-language requirement rose from B1 to B2 (CEFR) on 8 January 2026. Status: in-force. Effective 2026-04-08.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees-claim-1","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/policy-updates/uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees#claim-1","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/policy-claims","dateModified":"2026-06-01","facts":[{"label":"Claim","value":"The Skilled Worker English-language requirement rose from B1 to B2 (CEFR) on 8 January 2026.","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]},{"label":"Status","value":"in-force","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]},{"label":"Destination","value":"United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]},{"label":"Effective date","value":"2026-04-08","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]}],"sources":[{"label":"GOV.UK — Home Office immigration and nationality fees (8 April 2026)","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026","authority":"UK Home Office","lastVerified":"2026-06-01"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"UK: Skilled Worker English raised to B2, CoS fee £525, Immigration Skills Charge up 32%\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees-claim-1. Last modified 2026-06-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"policy-claim-uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees-claim-2","kind":"policy-claim","title":"UK: Skilled Worker English raised to B2, CoS fee £525, Immigration Skills Charge up 32%","summary":"Source-backed policy claim for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.","answer":"The Certificate of Sponsorship fee rose to £525 under the 8 April 2026 Home Office fees table. Status: in-force. Effective 2026-04-08.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees-claim-2","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/policy-updates/uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees#claim-2","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/policy-claims","dateModified":"2026-06-01","facts":[{"label":"Claim","value":"The Certificate of Sponsorship fee rose to £525 under the 8 April 2026 Home Office fees table.","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]},{"label":"Status","value":"in-force","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]},{"label":"Destination","value":"United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]},{"label":"Effective date","value":"2026-04-08","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]}],"sources":[{"label":"GOV.UK — Home Office immigration and nationality fees (8 April 2026)","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026","authority":"UK Home Office","lastVerified":"2026-06-01"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"UK: Skilled Worker English raised to B2, CoS fee £525, Immigration Skills Charge up 32%\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees-claim-2. Last modified 2026-06-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"policy-claim-uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees-claim-3","kind":"policy-claim","title":"UK: Skilled Worker English raised to B2, CoS fee £525, Immigration Skills Charge up 32%","summary":"Source-backed policy claim for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.","answer":"From 8 April 2026, workers must be paid the required salary in each pay period — back-loading pay to meet the annual threshold is no longer allowed. Status: in-force. 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Last modified 2026-06-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"policy-claim-uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees-claim-4","kind":"policy-claim","title":"UK: Skilled Worker English raised to B2, CoS fee £525, Immigration Skills Charge up 32%","summary":"Source-backed policy claim for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.","answer":"The Immigration Skills Charge rose 32% on 16 December 2025: small/charity sponsors from £364 to £480 per year, medium/large from £1,000 to £1,320 per year. Status: in-force. Effective 2026-04-08.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees-claim-4","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/policy-updates/uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees#claim-4","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/policy-claims","dateModified":"2026-06-01","facts":[{"label":"Claim","value":"The Immigration Skills Charge rose 32% on 16 December 2025: small/charity sponsors from £364 to £480 per year, medium/large from £1,000 to £1,320 per year.","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]},{"label":"Status","value":"in-force","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]},{"label":"Destination","value":"United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]},{"label":"Effective date","value":"2026-04-08","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"]}],"sources":[{"label":"GOV.UK — Home Office immigration and nationality fees (8 April 2026)","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026","authority":"UK Home Office","lastVerified":"2026-06-01"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"UK: Skilled Worker English raised to B2, CoS fee £525, Immigration Skills Charge up 32%\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-uk-2026-skilled-worker-english-fees-claim-4. Last modified 2026-06-01.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Visa Atlas","legalNote":"Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"policy-claim-nz-2026-skilled-migration-changes-claim-1","kind":"policy-claim","title":"New Zealand: SMC reform from 24 August 2026 and a higher immigration median wage","summary":"Source-backed policy claim for New Zealand.","answer":"The immigration median wage rose to NZD 35.00/hour, effective 9 March 2026; it governs Green List pay rates and SMC income points. Status: scheduled. Effective 2026-08-24.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-nz-2026-skilled-migration-changes-claim-1","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/policy-updates/nz-2026-skilled-migration-changes#claim-1","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/policy-claims","dateModified":"2026-06-01","facts":[{"label":"Claim","value":"The immigration median wage rose to NZD 35.00/hour, effective 9 March 2026; it governs Green List pay rates and SMC income points.","sourceUrls":["https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/further-changes-to-the-skilled-migrant-category-to-come-into-effect-in-august-2026/"]},{"label":"Status","value":"scheduled","sourceUrls":["https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/further-changes-to-the-skilled-migrant-category-to-come-into-effect-in-august-2026/"]},{"label":"Destination","value":"New Zealand","sourceUrls":["https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/further-changes-to-the-skilled-migrant-category-to-come-into-effect-in-august-2026/"]},{"label":"Effective date","value":"2026-08-24","sourceUrls":["https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/further-changes-to-the-skilled-migrant-category-to-come-into-effect-in-august-2026/"]}],"sources":[{"label":"Immigration New Zealand — News centre (SMC changes & annual median-wage increase)","url":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/further-changes-to-the-skilled-migrant-category-to-come-into-effect-in-august-2026/","authority":"Immigration New Zealand (INZ)","lastVerified":"2026-06-01"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"New Zealand: SMC reform from 24 August 2026 and a higher immigration median wage\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#policy-claim-nz-2026-skilled-migration-changes-claim-1. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"fact-change-salary-de-eu-blue-card-shortage-occupations-engpassberufe-2026-01-01","kind":"fact-change","title":"EU Blue Card — shortage occupations (Engpassberufe) salary floor","summary":"Recorded salary-threshold fact movement for Federal Republic of Germany.","answer":"EU Blue Card — shortage occupations (Engpassberufe) salary floor changed from 43760 EUR (annual) to 45934 EUR (annual) on 2026-01-01.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#fact-change-salary-de-eu-blue-card-shortage-occupations-engpassberufe-2026-01-01","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/changelog#change-salary-de-eu-blue-card-shortage-occupations-engpassberufe-2026-01-01","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/fact-changes","dateModified":"2026-01-01","facts":[{"label":"Previous value","value":"43760 EUR (annual)","sourceUrls":["https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/eu-blue-card"]},{"label":"Current value","value":"45934 EUR (annual)","sourceUrls":["https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/eu-blue-card"]},{"label":"Changed on","value":"2026-01-01","sourceUrls":["https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/eu-blue-card"]},{"label":"Owning page","value":"https://visaatlas.org/salary-thresholds/germany","sourceUrls":["https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/eu-blue-card"]}],"sources":[{"label":"Make it in Germany — EU Blue Card","url":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/eu-blue-card","lastVerified":"2026-01-01"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"EU Blue Card — shortage occupations (Engpassberufe) salary floor\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#fact-change-salary-de-eu-blue-card-shortage-occupations-engpassberufe-2026-01-01. 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The linked government source remains authoritative."},{"id":"fact-change-salary-uk-skilled-worker-general-threshold-2025-07-22","kind":"fact-change","title":"Skilled Worker — general threshold salary floor","summary":"Recorded salary-threshold fact movement for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.","answer":"Skilled Worker — general threshold salary floor changed from 38700 GBP (annual) to 41700 GBP (annual) on 2025-07-22.","url":"https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#fact-change-salary-uk-skilled-worker-general-threshold-2025-07-22","canonicalPageUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/changelog#change-salary-uk-skilled-worker-general-threshold-2025-07-22","datasetUrl":"https://visaatlas.org/api/public/fact-changes","dateModified":"2025-07-22","facts":[{"label":"Previous value","value":"38700 GBP (annual)","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-skilled-worker"]},{"label":"Current value","value":"41700 GBP (annual)","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-skilled-worker"]},{"label":"Changed on","value":"2025-07-22","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-skilled-worker"]},{"label":"Owning page","value":"https://visaatlas.org/salary-thresholds/uk","sourceUrls":["https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-skilled-worker"]}],"sources":[{"label":"GOV.UK — Appendix Skilled Worker","url":"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-skilled-worker","lastVerified":"2025-07-22"}],"sourceCount":1,"suggestedCitation":"Visa Atlas, \"Skilled Worker — general threshold salary floor\", https://visaatlas.org/citation-packs#fact-change-salary-uk-skilled-worker-general-threshold-2025-07-22. 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