[{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"skilled-worker","lines":[{"label":"Application fee (up to 3 years, outside UK, Immigration Salary List)","amountLocal":628,"currency":"GBP","mandatory":false,"note":"Applies where the occupation is on the Immigration Salary List. General rate is higher.","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs"},{"label":"Application fee (up to 3 years, outside UK, general)","amountLocal":819,"currency":"GBP","mandatory":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs"},{"label":"Application fee (more than 3 years, outside UK, general)","amountLocal":1618,"currency":"GBP","mandatory":false,"note":"Used when CoS duration exceeds 3 years. Choose one of the two tiers, not both.","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"},{"label":"Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)","amountLocal":1035,"currency":"GBP","per":"per year of leave, per person","mandatory":true,"note":"Reduced to £776/year for students and under-18s. Paid upfront as a lump sum.","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay"},{"label":"Certificate of Sponsorship fee","amountLocal":525,"currency":"GBP","mandatory":true,"note":"Paid by the sponsor at CoS assignment. Usually embedded in the job offer. More than doubled from £239 to £525 on 9 April 2025 (held at £525 in the 8 April 2026 fees table).","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"},{"label":"Biometric enrolment","amountLocal":19.2,"currency":"GBP","mandatory":true,"note":"In-UK UKVCAS enrolment fee; for applications from outside the UK biometrics are enrolled at an overseas VAC and charged separately by the commercial partner. Not centrally published as a single GOV.UK figure — verify with your VAC."},{"label":"Priority service (optional)","amountLocal":500,"currency":"GBP","mandatory":false,"note":"Targets a 5-working-day decision from abroad (subject to availability).","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"},{"label":"Super-priority service (optional, in-country only)","amountLocal":1000,"currency":"GBP","mandatory":false,"note":"Targets next-working-day decision. Not available at every VAC.","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, 3-year CoS, general rate, no priority","totalLocal":3943.2,"currency":"GBP","breakdown":["£819 application fee","£3,105 IHS (£1,035 × 3 years)","£19.20 biometrics","Plus £525 CoS fee (typically borne by the sponsor)"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Each dependant pays the same application fee as the main applicant plus their own IHS at £1,035/year (or £776/year if under 18).","caveats":"Dependant rights are narrowed for the Health and Care Worker care-sector subset and for some student sponsors — verify eligibility on GOV.UK before assuming dependants are permitted."},"summary":"The UK Skilled Worker visa costs around £3,950 in government fees for a single applicant on a 3-year grant at the general rate, dominated by the £1,035/year Immigration Health Surcharge.","volatility":"IHS rose 66% on 6 February 2024 and remains £1,035/year. The 8 April 2026 fees table raised the standard out-of-UK application fee to £819 (≤3 years) and more than doubled the Certificate of Sponsorship fee to £525 (from £239). Always confirm the current figures on GOV.UK before budgeting. The figure to watch is the Immigration Health Surcharge: at £1,035 per person per year it dwarfs the application fee, so a longer grant or extra family members move the total far more than the visa fee itself.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: how much it costs","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs","lastChecked":"2026-06-01"},{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"health-and-care-worker","lines":[{"label":"Application fee (up to 3 years, outside UK)","amountLocal":324,"currency":"GBP","mandatory":true,"note":"Reduced rate — around 60% lower than the general Skilled Worker fee.","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs"},{"label":"Application fee (more than 3 years, outside UK)","amountLocal":628,"currency":"GBP","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs"},{"label":"Immigration Health Surcharge","amountLocal":0,"currency":"GBP","per":"per year","mandatory":true,"note":"Health and Care Worker applicants are exempt from IHS — a major reason this route is cheaper than general Skilled Worker.","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/who-needs-pay"},{"label":"Certificate of Sponsorship fee","amountLocal":525,"currency":"GBP","mandatory":true,"note":"More than doubled from £239 to £525 on 9 April 2025 (held at £525 in the 8 April 2026 fees table). Paid by the sponsor at CoS assignment.","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026"},{"label":"Biometric enrolment","amountLocal":19.2,"currency":"GBP","mandatory":true,"note":"In-UK UKVCAS enrolment fee; outside-UK applicants enrol biometrics at an overseas VAC, charged separately by the commercial partner. Not centrally published as a single GOV.UK figure."}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single care-sector applicant, 3-year CoS, no priority","totalLocal":343.2,"currency":"GBP","breakdown":["£324 application fee","£0 IHS (exempt on this route)","£19.20 biometrics","Plus £525 CoS fee (sponsor-paid)"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Dependant entry was narrowed for new care-worker and senior-care-worker applications on 11 March 2024. New applicants in those SOC codes generally cannot bring partners or children.","caveats":"Dependants already present on a prior grant retain their permission. Non-care-subset Health and Care Worker applicants (e.g. nurses, doctors) can still bring dependants on the usual terms."},"summary":"The UK Health and Care Worker visa costs roughly £340 for a single applicant on a 3-year grant — dramatically cheaper than the general Skilled Worker route because IHS is waived.","volatility":"IHS exemption remains intact at this review date but has been publicly debated. The 11 March 2024 dependant-ban for care workers remains in force. The 8 April 2026 fees table raised the ≤3-year application fee to £324; the Certificate of Sponsorship fee had already risen to £525 earlier, on 9 April 2025. Because the Immigration Health Surcharge is waived, this stays one of the cheapest UK work routes, but confirm the exemption still applies to your job before you budget around it.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker visa: how much it costs","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs","lastChecked":"2026-06-01"},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"h-1b","lines":[{"label":"USCIS registration fee (annual lottery entry)","amountLocal":215,"currency":"USD","mandatory":true,"note":"Cap-subject employers pay this before the lottery/selection stage. Cap-exempt petitions do not use the annual registration process. Confirm against USCIS G-1055 before filing.","sourceUrl":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-106/section-106.2"},{"label":"I-129 filing fee (petition, standard)","amountLocal":780,"currency":"USD","mandatory":true,"note":"Standard employer filing fee for Form I-129. Employers with 25 or fewer full-time-equivalent employees pay $460. Confirm against USCIS G-1055 before filing.","sourceUrl":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-106/section-106.2"},{"label":"Asylum Program Fee","amountLocal":600,"currency":"USD","mandatory":true,"note":"Standard employer rate. Non-profits and small employers pay reduced or zero rates ($300 / $0).","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/h-and-l-filing-fees-for-form-i-129-petition-for-a-nonimmigrant-worker"},{"label":"ACWIA training fee","amountLocal":1500,"currency":"USD","mandatory":true,"note":"Standard employer rate. Employers with 25 or fewer employees pay $750. Some petitions are exempt, including certain schools and nonprofit research organizations.","sourceUrl":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-106/section-106.2"},{"label":"Fraud Prevention & Detection Fee (initial petitions only)","amountLocal":500,"currency":"USD","mandatory":true,"note":"Applies to initial H-1B petitions and changes of employer; generally not repeated for a same-employer extension.","sourceUrl":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-106/section-106.2"},{"label":"Public Law 114-113 fee (large H-1B-dependent employers)","amountLocal":4000,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Applies only to employers with 50+ employees where more than 50% are on H-1B or L-1.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/h-and-l-filing-fees-for-form-i-129-petition-for-a-nonimmigrant-worker"},{"label":"Premium Processing (optional)","amountLocal":2965,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Guarantees USCIS adjudicative action within 15 business days. Raised from $2,500 in February 2024.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/i-907"},{"label":"DS-160 / consular visa fee (applying from abroad)","amountLocal":205,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Paid by the beneficiary at the US embassy/consulate after petition approval. Verify the current MRV fee and local payment rules on the appointment portal for the consular post.","sourceUrl":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment/temporary-worker-visas.html"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Initial H-1B, standard employer (>25 FTE, not H-1B-dependent), no premium","totalLocal":3595,"currency":"USD","breakdown":["$215 registration","$780 I-129","$600 Asylum Program Fee","$1,500 ACWIA training","$500 Fraud Prevention & Detection"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"H-4 dependants filing in the United States generally use Form I-539; verify the current G-1055 fee and whether any biometric-services fee applies. Consular H-4 applicants pay the applicable MRV fee where required."},"summary":"A single initial H-1B petition costs around $3,600 in USCIS filing fees for a standard employer, excluding premium processing and the separate consular visa fee.","volatility":"USCIS G-1055 and H-1B guidance should be checked immediately before filing. USCIS states that certain H-1B petitions filed at or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern on 21 September 2025 for beneficiaries outside the United States must include proof of the separate $100,000 proclamation payment or exception evidence; implementation, litigation posture and exception eligibility can move quickly. From FY2027, cap-subject H-1B registrations are selected by a wage-weighted process rather than a purely random lottery.","sourceName":"USCIS — Fee Schedule (Form G-1055)","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"o-1","lines":[{"label":"Form I-129 O petition filing fee (standard employer)","amountLocal":1055,"currency":"USD","mandatory":true,"note":"USCIS G-1055 lists the O petition fee at this standard-employer rate. O-1 petitions are limited to 1 beneficiary; O-2 petitions can include up to 25 beneficiaries.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"},{"label":"Asylum Program Fee (standard employer)","amountLocal":600,"currency":"USD","mandatory":true,"note":"Standard employer rate for Form I-129. Small employers pay USD 300 and nonprofits pay USD 0.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"},{"label":"Form I-129 O petition filing fee (small employer or nonprofit)","amountLocal":530,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional alternative to the standard I-129 O petition fee for eligible small employers or nonprofits.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"},{"label":"Asylum Program Fee (small employer)","amountLocal":300,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional alternative Asylum Program Fee for eligible small employers.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"},{"label":"Asylum Program Fee (nonprofit)","amountLocal":0,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional alternative Asylum Program Fee for eligible nonprofit petitioners.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"},{"label":"Premium Processing (Form I-907)","amountLocal":2965,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Optional faster USCIS adjudicative action for O-1 Form I-129 petitions; USCIS lists O-1 under the 15-business-day premium-processing category.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/how-do-i-request-premium-processing"},{"label":"DS-160 / consular MRV visa fee","amountLocal":205,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional: paid by beneficiaries who need an O visa stamp abroad after petition approval. Department of State lists O as a petition-based category.","sourceUrl":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html"},{"label":"Form I-539 O-3 dependant filing fee (paper)","amountLocal":470,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional per O-3 dependant filing inside the United States by paper Form I-539; online filing is lower where available.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"},{"label":"Form I-539 O-3 dependant filing fee (online)","amountLocal":420,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional per O-3 dependant filing inside the United States online where USCIS permits online filing for the case.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single initial O-1, standard employer, no premium","totalLocal":1655,"currency":"USD","breakdown":["$1,055 I-129","$600 Asylum Program Fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"O-3 dependants filing in the United States use Form I-539: USD 470 by paper or USD 420 online where available. Consular O-3 applicants pay the USD 205 petition-based MRV fee where required; check local reciprocity and issuance fees before booking."},"summary":"An O-1 petition typically costs USD 1,655 in USCIS filing fees for a standard employer, excluding optional premium processing, consular MRV fees, dependant filings and professional-service costs.","volatility":"USCIS G-1055 was last reviewed on 15 June 2026 during this update. O-1 is not subject to the H-1B registration lottery, and premium processing is available year-round, but USCIS and Department of State fee tables should be checked immediately before filing.","sourceName":"USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"tn","lines":[{"label":"TN processing / inspection fee (Canadian citizens at CBP)","amountLocal":50,"currency":"USD","mandatory":true,"note":"Canadian citizens apply directly with CBP at a Class A port of entry or pre-clearance/pre-flight station. 8 CFR 103.7(d)(11) lists the TN professional request fee at USD 50.","sourceUrl":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-103.7"},{"label":"CBP Form I-94 land-border fee","amountLocal":30,"currency":"USD","mandatory":true,"note":"HR-1 added USD 24 to the existing USD 6 I-94 land-border fee, making the FY2025/FY2026 land-border I-94 total USD 30. Air/pre-clearance payment handling can differ, so verify with CBP before travel.","sourceUrl":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16453/cbp-immigration-fees-required-by-hr-1-for-fiscal-year-2025"},{"label":"DS-160 / consular MRV fee (Mexican TN/TD applicants)","amountLocal":185,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"TN is non-petition-based, so the $185 MRV fee applies (not the $205 petition-based worker rate). Mexican citizens apply at a US consulate; Canadian citizens apply at a port of entry.","sourceUrl":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html"},{"label":"Form I-129 E/TN filing fee (paper, standard employer)","amountLocal":1015,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional: used when the employer files Form I-129 for TN change of status, extension, or pre-approval instead of direct CBP/consular processing.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"},{"label":"Form I-129 E/TN filing fee (online, standard employer)","amountLocal":965,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional online filing rate where the Form I-129 TN filing is available online for the case.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"},{"label":"Form I-129 E/TN filing fee (small employer or nonprofit)","amountLocal":510,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional lower Form I-129 E/TN rate for eligible small employers and nonprofits.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"},{"label":"Asylum Program Fee (standard employer, if I-129 filed)","amountLocal":600,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional: standard employer Asylum Program Fee added to Form I-129 filings. Small employers pay USD 300 and nonprofits pay USD 0.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"},{"label":"Premium Processing (Form I-907)","amountLocal":2965,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Optional faster USCIS adjudicative action for eligible I-129 TN petitions.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/how-do-i-request-premium-processing"},{"label":"Form I-539 TD dependant filing fee (paper)","amountLocal":470,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional per TD dependant filing inside the United States by paper Form I-539.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"},{"label":"Form I-539 TD dependant filing fee (online)","amountLocal":420,"currency":"USD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional per TD dependant filing inside the United States online where USCIS permits online filing for the case.","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Canadian citizen, port-of-entry filing","totalLocal":80,"currency":"USD","breakdown":["$50 TN processing / inspection fee","$30 CBP Form I-94 land-border fee","Canadian citizens are exempt from the DS-160 consular fee."]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"TD dependants who need consular visas pay the USD 185 MRV fee where required. A TD change or extension inside the United States uses Form I-539: USD 470 by paper or USD 420 online where available. 8 CFR 214.6 says there is no TN admission fee for spouse and minor-child admission, but verify any I-94, appointment, courier or local charges before travel."},"summary":"TN remains one of the lowest-cost US work routes: about USD 80 for a Canadian citizen using the CBP land-border baseline, or the USD 185 MRV consular fee for Mexican citizens, with no employer petition required for most first-time outside-US applications.","volatility":"The Canadian baseline now combines the USD 50 TN professional request fee in 8 CFR 103.7(d)(11) with the HR-1 USD 30 I-94 land-border fee. Mexican TN/TD applicants pay the USD 185 non-petition MRV fee, while Form I-129 filings use the USCIS E/TN fee table and optional premium processing. Verify CBP, State and USCIS tables immediately before filing or travel.","sourceName":"USCIS / CBP / State Department TN fee sources","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-usmca-professionals","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"express-entry-fsw","lines":[{"label":"Application processing fee (principal applicant)","amountLocal":990,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Raised from CA$950 in the 30 April 2026 IRCC fee increase.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Right of Permanent Residence Fee","amountLocal":600,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Raised from CA$575 on 30 April 2026. Payable before PR is finalised; refundable if the application is refused or withdrawn.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Spouse / common-law partner fee","amountLocal":990,"currency":"CAD","per":"per spouse","mandatory":false,"note":"Only applies if included as a dependant."},{"label":"Spouse Right of Permanent Residence Fee","amountLocal":600,"currency":"CAD","per":"per spouse","mandatory":false},{"label":"Dependant child fee","amountLocal":270,"currency":"CAD","per":"per child","mandatory":false},{"label":"Biometrics (principal)","amountLocal":85,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Family biometric cap: $170 for 2+ people applying together.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)","amountLocal":230,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":false,"note":"Varies by designated organisation; WES rates shown. Required for FSW."},{"label":"Language test (IELTS General, indicative)","amountLocal":320,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":false,"note":"Price varies by country. CELPIP-General is typically $280–$310. Required for Express Entry."}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, no dependants","totalLocal":1675,"currency":"CAD","breakdown":["CA$990 processing fee","CA$600 RPRF","CA$85 biometrics","Plus ECA (≈CA$230) and language test (≈CA$320) — payable to third parties, not IRCC."]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Spouse adds CA$990 + CA$600 RPRF. Each dependent child adds CA$270 (raised from CA$260 on 30 April 2026). Family biometrics are capped at CA$170 per family."},"summary":"Canada Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker) costs about CA$1,675 in government fees for a single applicant, plus roughly CA$550 in pre-application third-party costs (ECA + language test).","volatility":"IRCC raised permanent-residence fees on 30 April 2026: the principal processing fee rose CA$950→CA$990 and the Right of Permanent Residence Fee CA$575→CA$600. Biometrics held at CA$85. Third-party fees (ECA, IELTS/CELPIP) shift on their own providers' schedules.","sourceName":"IRCC — Fee list for permanent residence applications","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp","lastChecked":"2026-06-01"},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"express-entry-cec","lines":[{"label":"Application processing fee (principal applicant)","amountLocal":990,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Economic immigration processing fee for Express Entry, including Canadian Experience Class. Raised in the 30 April 2026 IRCC fee increase.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Right of Permanent Residence Fee","amountLocal":600,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Payable before PR is finalised; refundable if the application is refused or withdrawn.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Biometrics (principal)","amountLocal":85,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Family biometric cap: CAD 170 for 2+ eligible family members applying together.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Language test (first official language, indicative)","amountLocal":320,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":false,"note":"Third-party cost, not paid to IRCC. CEC applicants must submit approved language test results; provider and country pricing vary.","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-requirements.html"},{"label":"Educational Credential Assessment (optional CRS points)","amountLocal":230,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":false,"note":"Not required for CEC eligibility. Only needed if using foreign education for additional CRS points; provider pricing varies.","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html"},{"label":"Spouse / common-law partner processing fee","amountLocal":990,"currency":"CAD","per":"per spouse","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Spouse Right of Permanent Residence Fee","amountLocal":600,"currency":"CAD","per":"per spouse","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Dependant child fee","amountLocal":270,"currency":"CAD","per":"per child","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single CEC principal applicant, no dependants","totalLocal":1675,"currency":"CAD","breakdown":["CAD 990 processing fee","CAD 600 Right of Permanent Residence Fee","CAD 85 biometrics","Plus an approved language test paid to the provider, not IRCC"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Spouse or common-law partner adds CAD 990 processing + CAD 600 RPRF. Each dependent child adds CAD 270. Family biometrics are capped at CAD 170 for eligible family members applying together."},"summary":"Canada Express Entry Canadian Experience Class costs CAD 1,675 in IRCC government fees for a single principal applicant, plus a mandatory language test paid to the test provider. CEC has no settlement-funds requirement.","volatility":"IRCC raised economic permanent-residence fees on 30 April 2026: principal processing is CAD 990, RPRF is CAD 600, and dependent children are CAD 270. Biometrics remain CAD 85 for an individual. Language-test and optional ECA prices move on provider schedules.","sourceName":"IRCC — Fee list for permanent residence applications","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"express-entry-fst","lines":[{"label":"Application processing fee (principal applicant)","amountLocal":990,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Economic immigration processing fee for Express Entry, including Federal Skilled Trades. Raised in the 30 April 2026 IRCC fee increase.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Right of Permanent Residence Fee","amountLocal":600,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Payable before PR is finalised; refundable if the application is refused or withdrawn.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Biometrics (principal)","amountLocal":85,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Family biometric cap: CAD 170 for 2+ eligible family members applying together.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Language test (approved English or French test, indicative)","amountLocal":320,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":false,"note":"Third-party cost, not paid to IRCC. FST requires CLB 5 speaking/listening and CLB 4 reading/writing; provider and country pricing vary.","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/who-can-apply/federal-skilled-trades.html"},{"label":"Certificate of Qualification assessment or exam","amountLocal":null,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional third-party/provincial cost. FST requires either a qualifying Canadian job offer or a certificate of qualification from a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority; assessment and exam fees vary by trade and province.","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/who-can-apply/federal-skilled-trades.html"},{"label":"Spouse / common-law partner processing fee","amountLocal":990,"currency":"CAD","per":"per spouse","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Spouse Right of Permanent Residence Fee","amountLocal":600,"currency":"CAD","per":"per spouse","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Dependant child fee","amountLocal":270,"currency":"CAD","per":"per child","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single FST principal applicant, no dependants","totalLocal":1675,"currency":"CAD","breakdown":["CAD 990 processing fee","CAD 600 Right of Permanent Residence Fee","CAD 85 biometrics","Plus an approved language test and any trade-certificate assessment/exam cost paid to third parties"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Spouse or common-law partner adds CAD 990 processing + CAD 600 RPRF. Each dependent child adds CAD 270. Family biometrics are capped at CAD 170 for eligible family members applying together."},"summary":"Canada Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades costs CAD 1,675 in IRCC government fees for a single principal applicant, plus mandatory language testing and any trade-certificate assessment or exam cost where the applicant does not rely on a qualifying job offer.","volatility":"IRCC raised economic permanent-residence fees on 30 April 2026: principal processing is CAD 990, RPRF is CAD 600, and dependent children are CAD 270. Biometrics remain CAD 85 for an individual. Language-test and trade-certification costs move on provider and provincial schedules.","sourceName":"IRCC - Fee list for permanent residence applications","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"pnp","lines":[{"label":"Express Entry profile submission","amountLocal":0,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Creating or updating an Express Entry profile is the pool-entry step; IRCC charges federal fees after invitation to apply.","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html"},{"label":"Provincial nomination application/service fee","amountLocal":null,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Province-specific. Ontario Express Entry streams publish a CAD 1,500 application fee; Alberta worker streams publish a CAD 1,500 application fee and a CAD 135 Worker EOI fee. Verify the nominating province before applying.","sourceUrl":"https://www.ontario.ca/page/applying-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-oinp"},{"label":"Permanent residence processing fee (principal applicant)","amountLocal":990,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Economic permanent-residence processing fee for the principal applicant. IRCC increased this fee on 30 April 2026.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Right of Permanent Residence Fee","amountLocal":600,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Payable before PR is finalised; refundable by IRCC if the application is refused or withdrawn before landing.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Biometrics (principal)","amountLocal":85,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":true,"note":"Family biometric cap: CAD 170 for 2+ eligible family members applying together.","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Language test (approved English or French test, indicative)","amountLocal":320,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":false,"note":"Third-party cost, not paid to IRCC. Express Entry requires approved language results; provider and country pricing vary.","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-test.html"},{"label":"Educational Credential Assessment (foreign education, indicative)","amountLocal":230,"currency":"CAD","mandatory":false,"note":"Needed for many foreign-educated Express Entry candidates, especially where the underlying federal program is FSW or where education is used for CRS points.","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessment.html"},{"label":"Spouse / common-law partner processing fee","amountLocal":990,"currency":"CAD","per":"per spouse","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Spouse Right of Permanent Residence Fee","amountLocal":600,"currency":"CAD","per":"per spouse","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"},{"label":"Dependant child fee","amountLocal":270,"currency":"CAD","per":"per child","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single Ontario Express Entry nominee, no dependants","totalLocal":3175,"currency":"CAD","breakdown":["CAD 1,500 Ontario Express Entry stream application fee","CAD 990 federal PR processing fee","CAD 600 Right of Permanent Residence Fee","CAD 85 biometrics","Plus language test, ECA, medical exam, police certificates and any translations paid to third parties"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Spouse or common-law partner adds CAD 990 processing + CAD 600 RPRF. Each dependent child adds CAD 270. Family biometrics are capped at CAD 170 for eligible family members applying together.","caveats":"Provincial fees are not uniform. Ontario Express Entry streams publish CAD 1,500; Alberta worker streams publish CAD 1,500 plus a CAD 135 Worker EOI fee; other provinces set their own schedules."},"summary":"Canada Express Entry-linked PNP costs CAD 1,675 in federal IRCC fees for a single principal applicant, plus the province-specific nomination fee. An Ontario Express Entry worked case is CAD 3,175 before third-party test, ECA, medical, police-certificate and translation costs.","volatility":"IRCC raised economic permanent-residence fees on 30 April 2026. Provincial nominee fees move independently: Ontario updated OINP pages in June 2026 during a redesign, while Alberta introduced a CAD 135 Worker EOI fee in April 2026 and keeps worker stream application fees at CAD 1,500.","sourceName":"IRCC - Fee list for permanent residence applications","sourceUrl":"https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"subclass-482-tss","lines":[{"label":"Skills in Demand visa application charge (main applicant)","amountLocal":4015,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"Applies to the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams in the Home Affairs current pricing table from 1 July 2026. Eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste concessions may reduce the charge.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Additional applicant charge (18+)","amountLocal":4015,"currency":"AUD","per":"per adult","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Additional applicant charge (under 18)","amountLocal":1005,"currency":"AUD","per":"per child","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Subsequent temporary application charge","amountLocal":700,"currency":"AUD","per":"per applicant where it applies","mandatory":false,"note":"Home Affairs lists a subsequent temporary application charge for subclass 482 rows. It is conditional on application history and is not a universal first-application fee.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Standard Business Sponsor application","amountLocal":420,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Employer-side cost if the sponsoring business is not already an approved Standard Business Sponsor. Home Affairs says sponsor and nomination costs cannot be transferred to the visa holder or family.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/learn-about-sponsoring/cost-of-sponsoring"},{"label":"Skills in Demand nomination application","amountLocal":330,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Employer-side nomination fee. Home Affairs says sponsor and nomination costs cannot be transferred to the visa holder or family.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/learn-about-sponsoring/cost-of-sponsoring"},{"label":"Skilling Australians Fund levy - four-year small business nomination","amountLocal":4800,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Employer-side SAF levy at AUD 1,200 per year or part year for businesses with annual turnover under AUD 10 million. The levy is paid up front and cannot be passed to the worker.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/learn-about-sponsoring/cost-of-sponsoring"},{"label":"Skilling Australians Fund levy - four-year other business nomination","amountLocal":7200,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Employer-side SAF levy at AUD 1,800 per year or part year for businesses with annual turnover of at least AUD 10 million. The levy is paid up front and cannot be passed to the worker.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/learn-about-sponsoring/cost-of-sponsoring"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, applicant visa charge only","totalLocal":4015,"currency":"AUD","breakdown":["AUD 4,015 main applicant visa application charge","Dependants, subsequent temporary application charge, and employer-side sponsor/nomination/SAF costs are separate."]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Add AUD 4,015 per adult additional applicant and AUD 1,005 per child additional applicant. A AUD 700 subsequent temporary application charge may apply by applicant history.","caveats":"Employer sponsor, nomination and SAF levy costs are visible budgeting items but Home Affairs says they cannot be passed on to the visa holder or family."},"summary":"Home Affairs current pricing lists the subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa application charge at AUD 4,015 for the main applicant, with AUD 4,015 per adult dependant and AUD 1,005 per child, before any conditional subsequent temporary application charge.","volatility":"The current visa pricing table was updated on 1 July 2026 and subclass 482 concessions were introduced for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens. Employer sponsor, nomination and SAF levy amounts sit on the separate cost-of-sponsoring page and must be checked before a nomination is lodged.","sourceName":"Home Affairs - current visa pricing table","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"subclass-186-ens","lines":[{"label":"Employer Nomination Scheme visa application charge (main applicant)","amountLocal":6140,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"Applies to the Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition and Labour Agreement streams in the Home Affairs current pricing table from 1 July 2026. Eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste concessions may reduce the charge.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Additional applicant charge (18+)","amountLocal":3070,"currency":"AUD","per":"per adult","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Additional applicant charge (under 18)","amountLocal":1535,"currency":"AUD","per":"per child","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Second instalment - main applicant without functional English","amountLocal":9800,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Charged only if an applicant aged 18+ is assessed as not having functional English and no exemption applies.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Second instalment - family member without functional English","amountLocal":4890,"currency":"AUD","per":"per adult dependant","mandatory":false,"note":"Charged only if a secondary applicant aged 18+ is assessed as not having functional English and no exemption applies.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"ENS nomination application fee","amountLocal":540,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Employer-side nomination fee, subject to stream and location. Home Affairs says sponsor, nomination and sponsorship costs cannot be transferred to the visa holder or family.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/learn-about-sponsoring/cost-of-sponsoring"},{"label":"Skilling Australians Fund levy - small business ENS nomination","amountLocal":3000,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Employer-side one-off SAF levy for ENS nominations by businesses with annual turnover under AUD 10 million. The SAF levy cannot be passed to the applicant.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/learn-about-sponsoring/cost-of-sponsoring"},{"label":"Skilling Australians Fund levy - other business ENS nomination","amountLocal":5000,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Employer-side one-off SAF levy for ENS nominations by businesses with annual turnover of at least AUD 10 million. The SAF levy cannot be passed to the applicant.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/learn-about-sponsoring/cost-of-sponsoring"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, competent English, applicant visa charge only","totalLocal":6140,"currency":"AUD","breakdown":["AUD 6,140 main applicant visa application charge","Employer nomination, SAF levy, family members and second-instalment English charges are separate."]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Add AUD 3,070 per adult additional applicant and AUD 1,535 per child. A second instalment of AUD 9,800 for the main applicant or AUD 4,890 per adult dependant can apply where functional English is not met.","caveats":"Employer nomination and SAF levy costs are visible budgeting items but Home Affairs says they cannot be passed on to the visa holder or family."},"summary":"Home Affairs current pricing lists the subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa application charge at AUD 6,140 for the main applicant, with AUD 3,070 per adult dependant and AUD 1,535 per child, before any functional-English second instalment.","volatility":"The current visa pricing table was updated on 1 July 2026 and subclass 186 concessions were introduced for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens. Employer nomination and SAF levy amounts sit on the separate cost-of-sponsoring page and must be checked before nomination lodgement.","sourceName":"Home Affairs - current visa pricing table","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"subclass-189-skilled-independent","lines":[{"label":"Visa application charge (primary applicant)","amountLocal":6135,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"Subclass 189 points-tested stream VAC. Home Affairs current pricing table updated the row to A$6,135 on 1 July 2026.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Additional applicant charge (18+)","amountLocal":3070,"currency":"AUD","per":"per adult","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Additional applicant charge (under 18)","amountLocal":1540,"currency":"AUD","per":"per child","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Second instalment — limited English proficiency","amountLocal":4885,"currency":"AUD","per":"per applicant aged 18+","mandatory":false,"note":"Charged where an adult applicant cannot meet a functional English standard at visa grant.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Skills assessment (indicative, by assessing authority)","amountLocal":1050,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Varies widely by occupation — ACS (IT) ≈ A$550, Engineers Australia ≈ A$800, VETASSESS ≈ A$1,050."},{"label":"English test (IELTS Academic, indicative)","amountLocal":410,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false},{"label":"Police clearances","amountLocal":56,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"AFP national police check base fee (A$56); fingerprint checks cost more. Additional countries of residence each add their own clearance cost.","sourceUrl":"https://www.afp.gov.au/our-services/national-police-checks"},{"label":"Health examinations (panel physician)","amountLocal":450,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"Indicative only. Home Affairs quotes ≈A$350 for examinations done in Australia; overseas panel-physician (BUPA/IOM) fees vary widely by country, so this is not a single published figure — verify with your panel clinic."}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, functional English, no health surcharge","totalLocal":6641,"currency":"AUD","breakdown":["A$6,135 VAC","A$56 police clearance","A$450 health examination (indicative)","Plus A$410 IELTS and A$1,050 skills assessment (third-party)."]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Add A$2,385 per adult dependant, A$1,195 per child. Each adult may separately be charged the A$4,890 limited-English second instalment if they cannot demonstrate functional English."},"summary":"The Australia subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa costs roughly A$6,640 for a single primary applicant once the current VAC, a police clearance and an indicative health examination are included, before skills-assessment and English-test costs.","volatility":"Visa Application Charges are indexed and changed on 1 July 2026: the subclass 189 points-tested primary-applicant VAC moved to A$6,135, with A$3,070 per adult additional applicant and A$1,540 per child additional applicant in the current pricing table. Verify the current figure on the Home Affairs fee table before lodging because a mis-paid VAC can invalidate the application. The VAC is only part of the bill: budget separately for your skills assessment, English test, police checks, and the medical, which routinely add well over a thousand dollars on top.","sourceName":"Home Affairs — current visa pricing table","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"subclass-190-skilled-nominated","lines":[{"label":"Visa application charge (primary applicant)","amountLocal":6140,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated VAC from the Home Affairs current pricing table, updated 1 July 2026. Eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste concessions may reduce the charge.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"State or territory nomination application/service fee","amountLocal":null,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"Varies by state/territory. Verified examples: Victoria charges AUD 0, Western Australia charges AUD 200, and ACT lists a AUD 300 service fee.","sourceUrl":"https://www.act.gov.au/migration/resources/key-documents-checklist"},{"label":"Additional applicant charge (18+)","amountLocal":3070,"currency":"AUD","per":"per adult","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Additional applicant charge (under 18)","amountLocal":1535,"currency":"AUD","per":"per child","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Second instalment - limited English proficiency","amountLocal":4885,"currency":"AUD","per":"per applicant aged 18+","mandatory":false,"note":"Charged only where an adult applicant is assessed as not having functional English at visa grant; otherwise nil.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Skills assessment (indicative, by assessing authority)","amountLocal":1050,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Varies widely by occupation - ACS (IT), Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, TRA and health regulators use different fee schedules."},{"label":"English test (indicative)","amountLocal":410,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Competent English is required at invitation unless an exemption applies; higher English bands can add points.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language"},{"label":"Police clearances","amountLocal":56,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"AFP national police check base fee (A$56); fingerprint checks cost more. Additional countries of residence each add their own clearance cost.","sourceUrl":"https://www.afp.gov.au/our-services/national-police-checks"},{"label":"Health examinations (panel physician)","amountLocal":450,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"Indicative only. Home Affairs requires health checks for many permanent visa applicants; clinic fees vary by country and exam components.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, no dependants, Victoria-style no nomination fee","totalLocal":6646,"currency":"AUD","breakdown":["A$6,140 subclass 190 VAC","A$0 state nomination fee in Victoria; other state/territory fees vary","A$56 police clearance","A$450 health examination (indicative)","Plus skills assessment and English test costs paid to third parties."]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Add A$3,070 per adult dependant and A$1,535 per child. Each adult may separately be charged the A$4,885 limited-English second instalment if they cannot demonstrate functional English.","caveats":"A state or territory nomination fee may also apply before the federal visa application charge; verified examples include AUD 0 in Victoria, AUD 200 in Western Australia and AUD 300 for ACT service-fee cases."},"summary":"The Australia subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa costs about A$6,650 for a single applicant before skills-assessment and English-test costs, plus any state or territory nomination fee.","volatility":"Home Affairs changed the subclass 190 VAC on 1 July 2026 to A$6,140 for the primary applicant, A$3,070 for each adult additional applicant and A$1,535 for each child. State nomination programs open, close and change fees separately, so verify both the federal pricing table and the nominating state page before lodging.","sourceName":"Home Affairs - current visa pricing table","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"subclass-491-skilled-regional","lines":[{"label":"Visa application charge (primary applicant)","amountLocal":6140,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) VAC from the Home Affairs current pricing table, updated 1 July 2026. Eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste concessions may reduce the charge.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"State/territory nomination application/service fee","amountLocal":null,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Applies where the applicant uses a state or territory nomination rather than eligible-relative sponsorship. Verified examples: Victoria charges AUD 0, Western Australia charges AUD 200, and ACT lists a AUD 300 service fee.","sourceUrl":"https://www.act.gov.au/migration/resources/key-documents-checklist"},{"label":"Additional applicant charge (18+)","amountLocal":3070,"currency":"AUD","per":"per adult","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Additional applicant charge (under 18)","amountLocal":1535,"currency":"AUD","per":"per child","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Second instalment - limited English proficiency","amountLocal":4885,"currency":"AUD","per":"per applicant aged 18+","mandatory":false,"note":"Charged only where an adult applicant is assessed as not having functional English at visa grant; otherwise nil.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing"},{"label":"Skills assessment (indicative, by assessing authority)","amountLocal":1050,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Varies widely by occupation - ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, TRA and health regulators use different fee schedules."},{"label":"English test (indicative)","amountLocal":410,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":false,"note":"Competent English is required at invitation unless an exemption applies; higher English bands can add points.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language"},{"label":"Police clearances","amountLocal":56,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"AFP national police check base fee (A$56); fingerprint checks cost more. Additional countries of residence each add their own clearance cost.","sourceUrl":"https://www.afp.gov.au/our-services/national-police-checks"},{"label":"Health examinations (panel physician)","amountLocal":450,"currency":"AUD","mandatory":true,"note":"Indicative only. Home Affairs may require health checks, and clinic fees vary by country and exam components.","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, no dependants, family-sponsor or no-fee state nomination","totalLocal":6646,"currency":"AUD","breakdown":["A$6,140 subclass 491 VAC","A$0 state nomination fee where using family sponsorship or a no-fee state program; other state/territory fees vary","A$56 police clearance","A$450 health examination (indicative)","Plus skills assessment and English test costs paid to third parties."]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Add A$3,070 per adult dependant and A$1,535 per child. Each adult may separately be charged the A$4,885 limited-English second instalment if they cannot demonstrate functional English.","caveats":"A state or territory nomination fee may also apply before the federal visa application charge. The eligible-relative sponsorship route can avoid a state fee but still requires sponsor eligibility and regional evidence."},"summary":"The Australia subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa costs about A$6,650 for a single applicant before skills-assessment and English-test costs, plus any state or territory nomination fee where applicable.","volatility":"Home Affairs changed the subclass 491 VAC on 1 July 2026 to A$6,140 for the primary applicant, A$3,070 for each adult additional applicant and A$1,535 for each child. State nomination programs open, close and change fees separately, while family-sponsored cases may avoid the state fee entirely. Verify both the federal pricing table and the nomination or sponsor route before lodging.","sourceName":"Home Affairs - current visa pricing table","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"de","visaSlug":"eu-blue-card","lines":[{"label":"National visa (D-visa) at German mission abroad","amountLocal":75,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Required for entry to Germany; followed by a residence-title application inside Germany.","sourceUrl":"https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/-/215870"},{"label":"Residence title (Blue Card) — issuance","amountLocal":100,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Charged at the local Ausländerbehörde on first issuance. Set by §45 Aufenthaltsverordnung.","sourceUrl":"https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthv/__45.html"},{"label":"Residence title — extension","amountLocal":96,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false},{"label":"Residence title — settlement permit conversion","amountLocal":113,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Niederlassungserlaubnis fee after meeting the 21/27/33-month Blue Card pathway to PR."},{"label":"Biometric passport photos (local photo studio)","amountLocal":10,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true},{"label":"Certified translation of diploma (if required)","amountLocal":100,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Recognition via anabin database may replace this; check degree H+ status first."}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, visa + residence title, no translations","totalLocal":185,"currency":"EUR","breakdown":["€75 D-visa at mission abroad","€100 residence-title issuance at Ausländerbehörde","€10 biometric photos"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Family reunion D-visas: €75 each. Residence titles for family members: €100 on issuance, €96 on extension. Children under 18 pay reduced rates (typically half)."},"summary":"The EU Blue Card in Germany costs roughly €185 in government fees for a single applicant — one of the cheapest skilled-worker routes in the OECD.","volatility":"Federal fees in the Aufenthaltsverordnung have been stable since 2023 (§45 AufenthV: €100 residence-title issuance; €75 national visa). Länder administer issuance and can charge modest local surcharges. Always confirm with the responsible Ausländerbehörde.","sourceName":"Make it in Germany — EU Blue Card","sourceUrl":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/eu-blue-card","lastChecked":"2026-06-22"},{"destinationIso":"de","visaSlug":"chancenkarte","lines":[{"label":"National D-visa (Chancenkarte) at German mission abroad","amountLocal":75,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Paid in local currency at the consulate cashier on the day of the biometric appointment. Non-refundable on refusal.","sourceUrl":"https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/-/215870"},{"label":"Residence-title issuance at Ausländerbehörde (on conversion to Blue Card / Skilled Worker)","amountLocal":100,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Charged on the day the Chancenkarte is converted into an employment-based residence permit; €56–€100 depending on the Land."},{"label":"Blocked account opening (Sperrkonto) one-off setup fee","amountLocal":89,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Typical Expatrio / Fintiba / Coracle setup fee. Some providers waive on a multi-year package."},{"label":"Blocked account funding (12 × €1,091)","amountLocal":13092,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"2026 figure tied to the BAföG basic-need rate (€1,091/month). Funds are released back to you after entry, not consumed by the visa fee."},{"label":"Anabin lookup","amountLocal":0,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Free. Required pre-check before applying.","sourceUrl":"https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html"},{"label":"ZAB Statement of Comparability (only if degree absent from Anabin)","amountLocal":200,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Issued by the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen; processing 6–12 weeks."},{"label":"Goethe-Institut A1 German exam („Start Deutsch 1“)","amountLocal":130,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Required only if the German A1 baseline is used; €110–€150 depending on test centre. telc and ÖSD certificates are equally accepted."},{"label":"IELTS Academic / TOEFL iBT (B2 English baseline)","amountLocal":250,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Required if proving English B2 rather than German A1. Cambridge B2 First also accepted."},{"label":"Certified translation of qualifications (per document)","amountLocal":60,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Translation by a court-sworn (vereidigt) translator; needed when the issuing country’s certificates are not in German or English."},{"label":"Apostille / consular legalisation of education documents","amountLocal":50,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Required for documents issued in non-EU countries; cost varies by issuing authority."},{"label":"Biometric passport photos","amountLocal":10,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true},{"label":"Health insurance for the entry day onward","amountLocal":110,"currency":"EUR","per":"month","mandatory":true,"note":"Statutory (TK, AOK — once eligible) costs ~14.6 % of income; private interim plans (Mawista, Care Concept, Hanse Merkur) start at €90–€130/month and cover the search period."}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, 12-month Chancenkarte, blocked account, A1 German baseline","totalLocal":14076,"currency":"EUR","breakdown":["€75 D-visa at consulate","€89 Sperrkonto setup","€13,092 blocked-account funding (released back monthly after entry)","€130 Goethe A1 exam","€120 certified translations (2 documents)","€50 apostille","€10 biometric photos","€110 health insurance (first month)","€500 contingency for travel and Anmeldung admin"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Family-reunion D-visa: €75 each. Spouse residence-permit issuance: €100. Children under 18: €50 visa, €50 permit. Each dependant adds ~€6,408/year of additional blocked-account proof (€534/month × 12) unless covered by family-reunification rules.","caveats":"A spouse joining on Chancenkarte criteria of their own earns the joint applicant +1 point on the grid — worth submitting in parallel rather than as family reunion."},"summary":"The Chancenkarte itself costs only €75 in government fees, but the realistic out-of-pocket for a 12-month application is €14,000–€15,000 once the blocked-account funding is included. Most of that money is yours, released back monthly after arrival.","volatility":"The €1,091/month financial-proof figure is updated annually with the BAföG basic-need rate (typically each August). The €75 visa fee is set in the Auslandskostenverordnung and has been stable since 2017. Länder fees for residence-permit issuance vary €56–€100. Always confirm with the responsible Ausländerbehörde.","sourceName":"Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card","sourceUrl":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/opportunity-card/questions-answers","lastChecked":"2026-06-22"},{"destinationIso":"pt","visaSlug":"d7-passive-income","lines":[{"label":"Consular D7 visa application","amountLocal":110,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Flat national-visa processing fee (raised from €90), paid at the Portuguese consulate at lodgement. Same fee across all Portuguese national visas.","sourceUrl":"https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/fees"},{"label":"AIMA residence permit — first issuance","amountLocal":170,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Indicative. Payable after arrival at the AIMA appointment converting the D7 entry visa into a 2-year residence permit. Under Portaria 307/2023 first issuance is split (reception/analysis ~€122 + title issuance ~€105 ≈ €227) and indexed annually each 1 March — confirm the current AIMA fee table."},{"label":"AIMA residence permit — renewal","amountLocal":85,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Payable at each renewal (initially after 2 years, then every 3 years)."},{"label":"NIF tax number (typical fiscal-rep service)","amountLocal":150,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Free at Finanças directly; fiscal-rep services for non-residents charge €100–€200."},{"label":"Criminal record certificate with apostille (origin country)","amountLocal":60,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true},{"label":"Portuguese bank account opening (typical minimum deposit)","amountLocal":300,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Banks require 6–12 months of passive-income statements as evidence — budget for the first rent months in the same account."}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, first year (visa + AIMA permit + NIF)","totalLocal":490,"currency":"EUR","breakdown":["€110 D7 consular visa","€170 AIMA residence permit (indicative)","€150 NIF via fiscal rep (or €0 direct)","€60 apostilled criminal record certificate"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Each dependant pays their own €90 D7 visa and €170 AIMA residence permit. Passive-income thresholds scale: +50% of IAS for each additional adult, +25% per child (indicative)."},"summary":"Portugal D7 government fees total around €490 in year one for a single applicant, split between the €110 consular national-visa fee and the AIMA residence-permit issuance.","volatility":"The consular national-visa fee rose to €110. AIMA replaced SEF in October 2023; its fees are set by Portaria 307/2023 and indexed annually each 1 March (latest 1 March 2026). The monthly passive-income minimum is indexed to IAS (Indexante dos Apoios Sociais) and updates annually — confirm the current IAS and AIMA fee figures before relying on older guides.","sourceName":"Portuguese Consulate — National visa fees","sourceUrl":"https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/fees","lastChecked":"2026-06-01"},{"destinationIso":"nl","visaSlug":"daft","lines":[{"label":"MVV entry visa (if required)","amountLocal":192,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"US citizens are MVV-exempt and can travel to the Netherlands to apply directly."},{"label":"Residence permit — DAFT self-employed","amountLocal":423,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"IND fee for the self-employed residence permit (incl. the 1956 US-NL Friendship Treaty / DAFT route). €423 from 1 January 2026 — the treaty route carries this reduced IND fee, not the higher general self-employed rate.","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application"},{"label":"Residence permit — renewal (after 2 years)","amountLocal":423,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false},{"label":"KvK business registration","amountLocal":85.15,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"One-off Chamber of Commerce (KvK) registration fee; raised from €80.10 in the annual inflation adjustment.","sourceUrl":"https://www.kvk.nl/inschrijven/inschrijfvergoeding/"},{"label":"BSN registration (gemeente, typically free)","amountLocal":0,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/non-residents-records-database/register"},{"label":"Minimum business capital (must be maintained, not a fee)","amountLocal":4500,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Not an IND fee — this is the treaty-required minimum equity in the Dutch business account at all times.","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/residence-permit-self-employed-person"}],"workedExample":{"label":"US citizen, arrival + IND + KvK (ignoring the €4,500 maintained equity)","totalLocal":508.15,"currency":"EUR","breakdown":["€423 IND residence permit","€85.15 KvK registration","€0 BSN at the gemeente"]},"summary":"DAFT costs US citizens about €510 in IND and KvK fees, plus €4,500 that must be maintained as Dutch business equity throughout the permit.","volatility":"IND fees reset each 1 January; the self-employed (incl. DAFT) residence-permit fee is €423 for 2026. (Earlier four-figure estimates conflated this with the general self-employed route — the treaty fee is materially lower.) The €4,500 treaty minimum has been stable since 1956 and is unlikely to change.","sourceName":"IND — Residence permit for self-employed persons (incl. DAFT)","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/residence-permit-self-employed-person","lastChecked":"2026-06-01"},{"destinationIso":"nl","visaSlug":"highly-skilled-migrant","lines":[{"label":"Highly Skilled Migrant residence permit application","amountLocal":423,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"IND first application or change-of-purpose fee for the Highly Skilled Migrant route. The employer normally pays by direct debit as recognised sponsor.","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application"},{"label":"Highly Skilled Migrant extension","amountLocal":423,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Paid on extension if the permit is renewed.","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application"},{"label":"Family member application - partner or adult dependant","amountLocal":254,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"per":"per dependant","note":"Optional family-scaling line for a partner/adult family member applying to stay with the Highly Skilled Migrant.","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application"},{"label":"Family member application - child under 18","amountLocal":85,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"per":"per child","note":"Optional family-scaling line for a child under 18 applying to stay with the Highly Skilled Migrant.","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application"},{"label":"Recognition as sponsor - small business","amountLocal":2539,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Employer-side precondition cost only if the Dutch employer is not already an IND-recognised sponsor and qualifies for the small-business rate.","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application"},{"label":"Recognition as sponsor - standard","amountLocal":5080,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Employer-side precondition cost only if the Dutch employer is not already an IND-recognised sponsor and does not qualify for the small-business rate.","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single employee, employer already recognised","totalLocal":423,"currency":"EUR","breakdown":["EUR 423 IND Highly Skilled Migrant residence permit application","EUR 0 separate MVV fee when filed as the combined TEV/MVV and residence-permit process"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Partner/adult family members are EUR 254 each; children under 18 are EUR 85 each. If the employer is not already recognised by IND, sponsor recognition is a separate employer-side fee of EUR 2,539 for qualifying small businesses or EUR 5,080 standard."},"summary":"The Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant route has a EUR 423 IND application fee for the employee when the Dutch employer is already an IND-recognised sponsor.","volatility":"IND application and sponsor-recognition fees are reviewed by the Dutch government and can change annually. Salary thresholds are a separate requirement and are published by IND on the required-income table; the 2026 table was checked again on 1 July 2026.","sourceName":"IND - fees and costs of an application","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/fees-costs-of-an-application","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"es","visaSlug":"digital-nomad-visa","lines":[{"label":"Consular visa (if applying from abroad)","amountLocal":90,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Applicants inside Spain can apply for the residence authorisation directly to UGE-CE. BOE Orden AUC/891/2024 sets the national long-stay visa fee at EUR 90, subject to local currency collection and reciprocity rules.","sourceUrl":"https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2024-17292"},{"label":"UGE-CE residence authorisation (3-year initial)","amountLocal":10.94,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Modelo 790 038 residence-authorisation tasa under Orden PJC/617/2025 (in force 16 June 2025), which repealed the old schedule — the prior combined €73.26 figure (mislabelled Tasa 790-052) no longer exists. Confirm the exact sub-line that applies to your case.","sourceUrl":"https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2025-12056"},{"label":"TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) issuance","amountLocal":16.08,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Tasa for the TIE documenting a first grant of temporary residence.","sourceUrl":"https://sede.policia.gob.es/portalCiudadano/_es/tramites_extranjeria_tasas.php"},{"label":"Apostilled criminal record certificate (origin)","amountLocal":60,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true},{"label":"Sworn translation (if documents not in Spanish)","amountLocal":60,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Traductor jurado rates start around €40–€80 per page."},{"label":"Spanish public health subscription (convenio especial) or private health insurance","amountLocal":780,"currency":"EUR","per":"per year","mandatory":true,"note":"Private cover from around €50/month for nomads under 40; convenio especial is €60–€157/month.","sourceUrl":"https://www.sanidad.gob.es/servCiudadanos/internacional/convenioEspecial.htm"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, applying from abroad","totalLocal":1017.02,"currency":"EUR","breakdown":["EUR 90 consular visa","€10.94 UGE-CE residence tasa (Modelo 790 038)","€16.08 TIE","€60 criminal record apostille","€60 sworn translation","€780 first-year private health insurance"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Each family member pays their own EUR 90 consular fee if applying from abroad, €10.94 UGE-CE tasa (Tasa 038; the old €73.26 line was repealed by Orden PJC/617/2025), and €16.08 TIE. Income threshold scales: +75% of SMI for first dependant, +25% per additional."},"summary":"The Spain Digital Nomad Visa costs around EUR 1,020 in year one for a single applicant applying from abroad, mostly driven by private health insurance rather than the small government residence tasa (€10.94).","volatility":"UGE-CE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos) administers the Startup Law route. The fee schedule was reset by Orden PJC/617/2025 (in force 16 June 2025), which repealed the prior order — the old €73.26 combined figure no longer exists. National long-stay visa fees are set separately by Orden AUC/891/2024 at EUR 90, subject to local currency collection and reciprocity rules. Income thresholds track Spain's SMI and IPREM indices. The line that actually moves your budget is private health insurance: the government tasa is tiny, but a full-cover Spanish policy for the year is the largest single cost for most applicants.","sourceName":"BOE — Orden PJC/617/2025 (immigration fees)","sourceUrl":"https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2025-12056","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"ie","visaSlug":"critical-skills-employment-permit","lines":[{"label":"Critical Skills Employment Permit fee (employer-paid)","amountLocal":1000,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"DETE fee for a permit valid up to 24 months.","sourceUrl":"https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/fees/"},{"label":"Preclearance (D-visa) for visa-required nationals","amountLocal":60,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Single-entry D-visa for long-stay. UK, US, Canadian, Australian and most EU/EEA citizens do not require a D-visa."},{"label":"Irish Residence Permit (IRP) — first issuance","amountLocal":300,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Paid to ISD (per person) after arrival at the registration appointment. Under-18s and protection-status holders are exempt.","sourceUrl":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/how-to-register-your-immigration-permission-for-the-first-time/required-documents/"},{"label":"IRP renewal","amountLocal":300,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, non-visa-required nationality","totalLocal":1300,"currency":"EUR","breakdown":["€1,000 CSEP fee (employer-borne)","€300 IRP on arrival"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"CSEP permit holders can sponsor family immediately. Each family IRP is €300. D-visas for visa-required dependants are €60 each."},"summary":"A Critical Skills Employment Permit to Ireland costs around €1,300 in government fees for a single applicant — the CSEP fee is typically employer-borne, so the worker's out-of-pocket cost is closer to €300.","volatility":"DETE fees in SI 680/2017 have been stable since 2018. ISD is migrating to a new online appointment system through 2025–2026, which may shift payment channels but not amounts. In practice the largest charge, the CSEP permit fee itself, is usually paid by the employer, so the real out-of-pocket cost for the worker is often just the family and registration fees.","sourceName":"DETE — Fees for employment permits","sourceUrl":"https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/fees/","lastChecked":"2026-06-01"},{"destinationIso":"ae","visaSlug":"golden-visa","lines":[{"label":"Golden Visa application fee (inside UAE)","amountLocal":2790,"currency":"AED","mandatory":true,"note":"GDRFA Dubai total service cost for the 10-year Golden Visa applied inside the UAE (AED 2,790). ICP/Abu Dhabi does not publish a single headline figure and may differ; the issuance fee rises by AED 100 annually where residency exceeds two years.","sourceUrl":"https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/8ea80dad-f43e-11eb-0320-0050569629e8"},{"label":"Medical fitness test","amountLocal":350,"currency":"AED","mandatory":true,"note":"Indicative — tiered by emirate and service speed (≈AED 320 standard in Dubai; express tiers higher). Not a single published figure."},{"label":"Emirates ID issuance (10 years)","amountLocal":1153,"currency":"AED","mandatory":true,"note":"Indicative 10-year total. ICP charges AED 100 per year of residence plus an AED 100 smart-service fee, before typing/Amer charges — verify the current ICP schedule for your case.","sourceUrl":"https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/request-for-golden-visa-investor/"},{"label":"Change of status (if applying inside UAE on a different visa)","amountLocal":650,"currency":"AED","mandatory":false},{"label":"Typesetting / Amer centre processing","amountLocal":400,"currency":"AED","mandatory":false,"note":"Third-party Amer-centre service fee; varies by emirate."}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, inside UAE, with change of status","totalLocal":5343,"currency":"AED","breakdown":["AED 2,790 Golden Visa application","AED 350 medical (indicative)","AED 1,153 Emirates ID (indicative)","AED 650 change of status","AED 400 Amer-centre service"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Sponsored dependants on a Golden Visa principal pay their own medical (AED 350), Emirates ID (AED 1,153 for 10 years), and around AED 1,500 in dependent-visa fees."},"summary":"The UAE Golden Visa typically costs around AED 5,000–5,500 (≈$1,400) in government fees for a 10-year grant for a single applicant applying inside the UAE.","volatility":"ICP (Abu Dhabi) and GDRFA (Dubai) fee schedules differ; the figures here follow the GDRFA Dubai service page (AED 2,790 total). The 10-year term has been stable since 2022. The medical and Emirates-ID lines are indicative and tier-dependent — verify your emirate's current schedule before budgeting.","sourceName":"GDRFA Dubai — Golden Visa service","sourceUrl":"https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/8ea80dad-f43e-11eb-0320-0050569629e8","lastChecked":"2026-06-01"},{"destinationIso":"sg","visaSlug":"employment-pass","lines":[{"label":"Employment Pass application","amountLocal":105,"currency":"SGD","mandatory":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass"},{"label":"Employment Pass issuance","amountLocal":225,"currency":"SGD","mandatory":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass"},{"label":"Multiple Journey Visa","amountLocal":30,"currency":"SGD","mandatory":false,"note":"Only charged where the applicant requires a Multiple Journey Visa.","sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass"},{"label":"Dependant Pass application + issuance","amountLocal":330,"currency":"SGD","per":"per dependant","mandatory":false,"note":"Optional family-scaling line: MOM lists SGD 105 application plus SGD 225 issuance for each Dependant Pass. Multiple Journey Visa is separate if required.","sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/apply-for-a-pass"},{"label":"Dependant Pass Multiple Journey Visa","amountLocal":30,"currency":"SGD","per":"per dependant","mandatory":false,"note":"Only charged for dependants who require a Multiple Journey Visa.","sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/apply-for-a-pass"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, no Multiple Journey Visa","totalLocal":330,"currency":"SGD","breakdown":["SGD 105 application fee","SGD 225 issuance fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Dependants apply under the relevant Dependant Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass route and have separate MOM fees."},"summary":"A Singapore Employment Pass costs SGD 330 in mandatory MOM government fees for a single applicant, excluding any Multiple Journey Visa charge.","volatility":"MOM fee amounts are centrally published on the Employment Pass application page and can change without a fixed annual indexation cycle; verify the MOM fee table before filing.","sourceName":"MOM - Employment Pass application","sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"sg","visaSlug":"s-pass","lines":[{"label":"S Pass application","amountLocal":105,"currency":"SGD","mandatory":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/apply-for-a-pass"},{"label":"S Pass issuance","amountLocal":100,"currency":"SGD","mandatory":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/apply-for-a-pass"},{"label":"S Pass levy (annualised from SGD 650/month)","amountLocal":7800,"currency":"SGD","per":"per year","mandatory":false,"note":"Employer-side ongoing government levy. MOM says the levy is SGD 650/month from 1 September 2025 and starts from the day the S Pass is issued until cancellation or expiry.","sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/quota-and-levy/levy-and-quota-requirements"},{"label":"Dependant Pass application + issuance","amountLocal":330,"currency":"SGD","per":"per dependant","mandatory":false,"note":"Optional family-scaling line: MOM lists SGD 105 application plus SGD 225 issuance for each Dependant Pass. Multiple Journey Visa is separate if required.","sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/apply-for-a-pass"},{"label":"Dependant Pass Multiple Journey Visa","amountLocal":30,"currency":"SGD","per":"per dependant","mandatory":false,"note":"Only charged for dependants who require a Multiple Journey Visa.","sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/apply-for-a-pass"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single S Pass holder, no dependants, excluding ongoing employer levy","totalLocal":205,"currency":"SGD","breakdown":["SGD 105 application fee","SGD 100 issuance fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Dependants of eligible S Pass holders apply under the Dependant Pass route and have separate MOM fees: SGD 105 application, SGD 225 issuance, and SGD 30 Multiple Journey Visa if required."},"summary":"A Singapore S Pass has SGD 205 in MOM application and issuance fees for the primary pass, excluding the employer-side S Pass levy of SGD 650/month and medical-insurance obligations.","volatility":"MOM fee amounts, S Pass levy rates, quota rules, and qualifying salaries are policy-set rather than indexed. The levy was harmonised at SGD 650/month from 1 September 2025; verify the MOM application and quota/levy pages before filing.","sourceName":"MOM - Apply for an S Pass","sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/apply-for-a-pass","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"nz","visaSlug":"skilled-migrant-category","lines":[{"label":"Skilled Migrant Category Expression of Interest","amountLocal":0,"currency":"NZD","mandatory":true,"note":"INZ states there is no fee to submit the SMC expression of interest.","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa/"},{"label":"Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa application","amountLocal":6450,"currency":"NZD","mandatory":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa/"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single principal applicant","totalLocal":6450,"currency":"NZD","breakdown":["NZD 0 expression of interest","NZD 6,450 resident-visa application fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"The SMC resident-visa application can include eligible partner and dependent children; check the current Immigration New Zealand fee schedule for family composition effects."},"summary":"New Zealand publishes NZD 6,450 as the application cost for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa, with no separate EOI submission fee.","volatility":"Immigration New Zealand periodically revises visa charges; the route page now publishes the headline SMC cost directly.","sourceName":"Immigration New Zealand - Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa/","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"nz","visaSlug":"accredited-employer-work-visa","lines":[{"label":"Accredited Employer Work Visa application","amountLocal":1540,"currency":"NZD","mandatory":true,"note":"INZ publishes the applicant visa cost as \"from NZD $1,540\" on the AEWV route page; country-specific payment handling can vary.","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/accredited-employer-work-visa/"},{"label":"Standard employer accreditation","amountLocal":775,"currency":"NZD","mandatory":false,"note":"Employer-side fee for a business hiring up to 5 migrants. INZ says employers cannot pass accreditation, recruitment or operational costs to AEWV workers.","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/work/for-employers/getting-accreditation-or-approval-to-hire/employer-accreditation-for-the-aewv/aewv-employer-accreditation-and-job-check-process/paying-for-aewv-employer-accreditation-and-job-checks/"},{"label":"AEWV job check","amountLocal":735,"currency":"NZD","mandatory":false,"per":"per job check","note":"Employer-side fee. A job check can include multiple positions for the same job, pay, location and minimum requirements.","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/work/for-employers/getting-accreditation-or-approval-to-hire/employer-accreditation-for-the-aewv/aewv-employer-accreditation-and-job-check-process/paying-for-aewv-employer-accreditation-and-job-checks/"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Worker application only","totalLocal":1540,"currency":"NZD","breakdown":["NZD 1,540 worker visa application fee; employer accreditation and job-check costs are separate employer-side fees"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Family members apply on separate partner or child visa routes. Current headline examples include NZD 1,630 for a Partner of a Worker Work Visa, NZD 750 for a Dependent Child Student Visa, and NZD 341 for a Child of a Worker Visitor Visa.","caveats":"Whether an AEWV holder can support partner or child visas depends on job skill level, pay and family-route rules."},"summary":"New Zealand lists the AEWV worker application from NZD 1,540, with separate employer-side accreditation and job-check fees where the employer is not already ready to hire.","volatility":"INZ fee settings changed materially since older AEWV guidance; verify the route page and employer-fee page before relying on any number.","sourceName":"Immigration New Zealand - Accredited Employer Work Visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/accredited-employer-work-visa/","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"nz","visaSlug":"partner-resident-visa","lines":[{"label":"Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa application","amountLocal":5360,"currency":"NZD","mandatory":true,"note":"INZ publishes the cost as \"From NZD $5360\" on the route page; the exact total can vary by nationality and where you apply.","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-a-new-zealander-resident-visa/"},{"label":"Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa (optional interim step)","amountLocal":1630,"currency":"NZD","mandatory":false,"note":"Many partners take this temporary work visa first and live and work in New Zealand while the residence application is prepared or processed.","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-a-new-zealander-work-visa/"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Residence application only","totalLocal":5360,"currency":"NZD","breakdown":["NZD 5,360 Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa application fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Whether dependent children can be included or need a separate Dependent Child Resident Visa depends on the family situation; check current INZ guidance."},"summary":"New Zealand lists the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa from NZD 5,360, with an optional partner work visa from NZD 1,630 available while the residence application is under way.","volatility":"INZ revised partnership visa charges substantially in October 2024; verify the route page before budgeting.","sourceName":"Immigration New Zealand - Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-a-new-zealander-resident-visa/","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"nz","visaSlug":"working-holiday-nz","lines":[{"label":"Working Holiday Visa application (most country schemes)","amountLocal":770,"currency":"NZD","mandatory":true,"note":"INZ country pages, including the United Kingdom and USA schemes, publish the cost as \"From NZD $770\". Each scheme is country-specific, so check your own country page.","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/united-kingdom-working-holiday-visa/"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, UK scheme","totalLocal":770,"currency":"NZD","breakdown":["NZD 770 working holiday visa application fee"]},"summary":"New Zealand working holiday visas are listed from NZD 770 on current INZ country pages, with exact totals varying by country scheme.","volatility":"Fees are set per country scheme and INZ revised visa charges broadly in October 2024; always check the INZ page for your country before applying.","sourceName":"Immigration New Zealand - United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/united-kingdom-working-holiday-visa/","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"nz","visaSlug":"student-visa-nz","lines":[{"label":"Fee Paying Student Visa application","amountLocal":850,"currency":"NZD","mandatory":true,"note":"INZ publishes the cost as \"From NZD $850\" on the route page; the total can vary by nationality and where you apply. Applications are online only.","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single student applicant","totalLocal":850,"currency":"NZD","breakdown":["NZD 850 student visa application fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Partners and children of students apply on their own visa routes where eligible; support rules depend on the study level."},"summary":"New Zealand lists the Fee Paying Student Visa from NZD 850, with living-cost funds of NZD 20,000 per year required on top for tertiary students.","volatility":"INZ revised student visa charges in October 2024 and updated work-rights settings in November 2025; check the route page before applying.","sourceName":"Immigration New Zealand - Fee Paying Student Visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"fr","visaSlug":"talent-passport-salaried","lines":[{"label":"Talent residence-card tax and stamp","amountLocal":350,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Service-Public lists EUR 50 stamp duty plus EUR 300 tax for the multi-year talent residence card. Consular/VAC charges can be separate.","sourceUrl":"https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, residence card only","totalLocal":350,"currency":"EUR","breakdown":["EUR 50 stamp duty","EUR 300 tax"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Accompanying family members receive Passeport talent - famille status and should budget for their own residence-card/card-issuance charges."},"summary":"France publishes EUR 350 in residence-card tax and stamp duty for Talent Passport salaried workers.","volatility":"Residence-card tax and stamp amounts are set in French national rules and published on Service-Public; verify at filing because consular and local service fees can sit outside this line.","sourceName":"Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent","sourceUrl":"https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"hk","visaSlug":"general-employment-policy","lines":[{"label":"Specified-scheme application fee","amountLocal":600,"currency":"HKD","mandatory":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/fee-tables/index.html"},{"label":"Ordinary visa or entry permit under approved specified scheme, more than 180 days","amountLocal":1300,"currency":"HKD","mandatory":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/fee-tables/index.html"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant, initial stay over 180 days","totalLocal":1900,"currency":"HKD","breakdown":["HKD 600 application fee","HKD 1,300 visa/entry permit fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Dependants under GEP pay the applicable visa/entry-permit fee for their own application."},"summary":"A Hong Kong GEP application with an initial stay over 180 days costs HKD 1,900 in listed Immigration Department fees.","volatility":"Hong Kong immigration fees are published centrally by the Immigration Department. The GEP is listed as a specified scheme for the application fee note.","sourceName":"Hong Kong Immigration Department - Fee tables","sourceUrl":"https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/fee-tables/index.html","lastChecked":"2026-06-27"},{"destinationIso":"at","visaSlug":"red-white-red-card","lines":[{"label":"Red-White-Red Card application fee","amountLocal":218,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Migration.gv.at currently lists \"Application fee: EUR 218\" on both the skilled-worker and other-key-worker Red-White-Red Card category pages.","sourceUrl":"https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/skilled-workers-in-shortage-occupations/"},{"label":"Red-White-Red Card plus / family-member application fee","amountLocal":218,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"per":"per RWR Card Plus or accompanying family applicant","note":"Optional family-scaling line. The current Red-White-Red Card plus and family-reunification pages publish the same EUR 218 application fee.","sourceUrl":"https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/redwhiteredcardplus/"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant","totalLocal":218,"currency":"EUR","breakdown":["EUR 218 Red-White-Red Card application fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Family members normally use the Red-White-Red Card plus or family-reunification route; the current published application fee is EUR 218 per applicant."},"summary":"Austria publishes a EUR 218 application fee for the Red-White-Red Card, with the same fee shown for Red-White-Red Card plus/family applications.","volatility":"Migration.gv.at publishes the fee on the route page. Re-check before filing because residence-title fees can be amended by ordinance.","sourceName":"Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations","sourceUrl":"https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/skilled-workers-in-shortage-occupations/","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"no_dest","visaSlug":"skilled-worker-permit","lines":[{"label":"Skilled-worker residence permit application fee (adult)","amountLocal":6300,"currency":"NOK","mandatory":true,"note":"UDI lists residence permits for work for applicants over 18, including renewals, at NOK 6,300.","sourceUrl":"https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/"},{"label":"Skilled-worker residence permit application fee (under 18)","amountLocal":3150,"currency":"NOK","mandatory":false,"note":"Optional age-specific line. UDI lists work residence permits for applicants under 18 at NOK 3,150.","sourceUrl":"https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/"},{"label":"First-time family immigration application for adult","amountLocal":11900,"currency":"NOK","mandatory":false,"per":"per adult family member","note":"Optional family-scaling line for spouse, partner, or other adult family applicants.","sourceUrl":"https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/"},{"label":"First-time family immigration application for child under 18","amountLocal":5950,"currency":"NOK","mandatory":false,"per":"per child","note":"Optional family-scaling line for children under 18.","sourceUrl":"https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/"},{"label":"Visa Application Centre service or courier fee","amountLocal":null,"currency":"NOK","mandatory":false,"note":"Conditional: UDI says applicants who hand in at a Visa Application Centre pay an extra service fee, and courier or passport-forwarding fees may apply.","sourceUrl":"https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single adult skilled-worker applicant","totalLocal":6300,"currency":"NOK","breakdown":["NOK 6,300 residence permit for work application fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"First-time family immigration: NOK 11,900 per adult and NOK 5,950 per child under 18.","caveats":"Family members file family-immigration applications; income and relationship rules are separate from the worker application fee."},"summary":"Norway lists NOK 6,300 for an adult skilled-worker residence permit application, with NOK 3,150 for under-18 work applicants and separate first-time family immigration fees.","volatility":"UDI publishes application fees centrally and can revise them. Visa Application Centre, courier, and passport-forwarding fees are channel-specific rather than a single government tariff.","sourceName":"UDI - Fees","sourceUrl":"https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/fees/","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"fi","visaSlug":"residence-permit-specialist","lines":[{"label":"Specialist first residence permit (Enter Finland)","amountLocal":530,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"note":"Migri lists the 2026 electronic first-permit fee for specialist and other no-labour-market-testing work permits at EUR 530.","sourceUrl":"https://migri.fi/en/processing-fees-and-payment-methods"},{"label":"Specialist first residence permit (paper application)","amountLocal":630,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Paper alternative for the same first-permit category; use either the electronic or paper line, not both.","sourceUrl":"https://migri.fi/en/processing-fees-and-payment-methods"},{"label":"Specialist extended permit (Enter Finland)","amountLocal":230,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Optional renewal line. Migri lists extended permits at EUR 230 electronically.","sourceUrl":"https://migri.fi/en/processing-fees-and-payment-methods"},{"label":"D visa application (online)","amountLocal":95,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Optional speed-of-arrival line. Migri says eligible specialist applicants can apply for a D visa with the residence permit; the online D visa fee is EUR 95.","sourceUrl":"https://migri.fi/en/d-visa"},{"label":"D visa application (paper)","amountLocal":120,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"note":"Paper D visa applications are listed at EUR 120.","sourceUrl":"https://migri.fi/en/d-visa"},{"label":"First residence permit for adult family member (electronic)","amountLocal":750,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"per":"per adult family member","note":"Optional family-scaling line. The spouse-of-residence-permit-holder route lists EUR 750 electronically.","sourceUrl":"https://migri.fi/en/spouse-in-finland-with-a-residence-permit"},{"label":"First residence permit for minor family member (electronic)","amountLocal":400,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":false,"per":"per minor child","note":"Optional family-scaling line. Migri lists first residence permits for minor holders at EUR 400 electronically.","sourceUrl":"https://migri.fi/en/processing-fees-and-payment-methods"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single specialist applicant, Enter Finland, no D visa","totalLocal":530,"currency":"EUR","breakdown":["EUR 530 electronic first residence permit for specialist"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Adult family applications commonly price at EUR 750 electronically; minor first residence permits are listed at EUR 400 electronically. Optional D visas add EUR 95 online per eligible applicant.","caveats":"Family members file separate family-ties applications and must satisfy the family relationship and net-income requirements."},"summary":"Finland lists EUR 530 for an electronic first specialist residence permit, EUR 630 on paper, optional D visas at EUR 95 online, and separate family-member residence-permit fees.","volatility":"Migri publishes a 2026 fee table and route-specific fee blocks. Re-check the processing-fee page before filing because fees are set by decree and can change by application channel, age and permit type.","sourceName":"Migri - Processing fees and payment methods","sourceUrl":"https://migri.fi/en/processing-fees-and-payment-methods","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"dk","visaSlug":"pay-limit-scheme","lines":[{"label":"Pay Limit Scheme case-processing fee","amountLocal":6810,"currency":"DKK","mandatory":true,"note":"Commuters who only apply for a work permit may be exempt from creating a case order ID and paying this fee.","sourceUrl":"https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/Pay-limit-scheme"},{"label":"Accompanying family member to an employee","amountLocal":3080,"currency":"DKK","mandatory":false,"per":"per family member","note":"Each spouse, partner or child applies separately and needs a separate case order ID, fee and application form.","sourceUrl":"https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Family/Accompanying-family-members/Accompanying-family---work"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single applicant","totalLocal":6810,"currency":"DKK","breakdown":["DKK 6,810 SIRI case-processing fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"DKK 3,080 per accompanying family member to an employee; each family member files a separate application."},"summary":"Denmark lists a DKK 6,810 fee for the Pay Limit Scheme work-permit application and DKK 3,080 per accompanying family member to an employee.","volatility":"SIRI fees are published on New to Denmark and updated periodically; the Pay Limit page was updated on 26 June 2026 and the accompanying-family page on 29 June 2026.","sourceName":"New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme","sourceUrl":"https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/Pay-limit-scheme","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"se","visaSlug":"work-permit-sweden","lines":[{"label":"Employee work-permit application","amountLocal":2200,"currency":"SEK","mandatory":true,"note":"Citizens of Japan do not pay an application fee. The fee is not refunded if the application is rejected.","sourceUrl":"https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/employees.html"},{"label":"Adult family member","amountLocal":1500,"currency":"SEK","per":"per adult family member","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/employees.html"},{"label":"Child family member","amountLocal":750,"currency":"SEK","per":"per child","mandatory":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/employees.html"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Single employee applicant","totalLocal":2200,"currency":"SEK","breakdown":["SEK 2,200 employee application fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Adult family members are listed at SEK 1,500 and children at SEK 750 on the Migration Agency work-permit page."},"summary":"A Swedish employee work-permit application costs SEK 2,200 for the principal applicant.","volatility":"The Swedish Migration Agency publishes work-permit fees on the employee route page; Japanese citizens are listed as exempt from the application fee.","sourceName":"Swedish Migration Agency - Employees","sourceUrl":"https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/employees.html","lastChecked":"2026-07-01"},{"destinationIso":"it","visaSlug":"citizenship-by-descent","lines":[{"label":"Recognition of Italian citizenship by an adult","amountLocal":600,"currency":"EUR","mandatory":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/italiani-all-estero/cittadinanza/"}],"workedExample":{"label":"Adult citizenship-recognition applicant","totalLocal":600,"currency":"EUR","breakdown":["EUR 600 adult recognition processing fee"]},"dependantFees":{"perDependant":"Adult applicants each pay the recognition fee; minors and other citizenship declarations use different rules and contributions."},"summary":"MAECI now lists EUR 600 for adult applications seeking recognition of Italian citizenship.","volatility":"Italian citizenship rules changed materially in 2025; fee and eligibility should be checked against MAECI and the relevant consulate before filing.","sourceName":"MAECI - Citizenship","sourceUrl":"https://www.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/italiani-all-estero/cittadinanza/","lastChecked":"2026-06-27"}]