All-in cost models - 1 July 2026
Visa cost-to-complete guides
Government fee pages rarely answer what applicants actually need to budget. These guides separate mandatory non-refundable costs from refundable proof-of-funds requirements, with every line source-linked or explicitly marked as an indicative estimate.
Tracked routes
| Route | Money you do not get back | Proof of funds | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card)Federal Republic of Germany | €551-€1,115 | €13,092 | 1 July 2026 |
| Skilled Worker visaUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | £3,924-£4,044 | £1,270 | 30 June 2026 |
| Health and Care Worker visaUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | £324-£444 | £1,270 | 1 July 2026 |
| Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)Canada | CA$2,275-CA$3,055 | CA$15,263 | 1 July 2026 |
| Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC)Canada | CA$2,075-CA$3,005 | None tracked | 1 July 2026 |
| Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST)Canada | CA$2,075-CA$4,005 | CA$15,263 | 1 July 2026 |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)Canada | CA$3,775-CA$4,555 | CA$15,263 | 1 July 2026 |
| Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)Commonwealth of Australia | A$10,381-A$13,335 | A$79,423 | 1 July 2026 |
| Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)Commonwealth of Australia | A$10,496-A$13,050 | A$79,423 | 1 July 2026 |
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)Commonwealth of Australia | A$7,501-A$8,705 | None tracked | 1 July 2026 |
| Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)Commonwealth of Australia | A$7,506-A$9,010 | None tracked | 1 July 2026 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)Commonwealth of Australia | A$7,506-A$9,010 | None tracked | 1 July 2026 |
| Employment Pass (EP)Republic of Singapore | SGD 330 | SGD 67,200-SGD 74,400 | 1 July 2026 |
| S PassRepublic of Singapore | SGD 16,405-SGD 18,205 | SGD 39,600-SGD 45,600 | 1 July 2026 |
| EU Blue Card (Germany)Federal Republic of Germany | €185-€355 | None tracked | 1 July 2026 |
| Critical Skills Employment PermitRepublic of Ireland | €1,300-€1,520 | None tracked | 1 July 2026 |
| D8 visa (digital nomad / remote work)Portuguese Republic | €420-€1,040 | €11,040 | 1 July 2026 |
| Digital Nomad Visa (Spain)Kingdom of Spain | €647.02-€1,677.02 | €34,188 | 1 July 2026 |
| Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)Kingdom of the Netherlands | €2,113-€2,908 | €37,464-€71,304 | 1 July 2026 |
| H-1B Specialty OccupationUnited States of America | US$3,595 | US$62,000-US$150,000 | 1 July 2026 |
| O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementUnited States of America | US$1,655-US$2,155 | None tracked | 1 July 2026 |
| TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico)United States of America | US$80 | None tracked | 1 July 2026 |
| Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen)Kingdom of Denmark | DKK 6,810-DKK 7,310 | DKK 552,000 | 1 July 2026 |
| Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd)Kingdom of Sweden | SEK 2,200-SEK 3,200 | SEK 413,640 | 1 July 2026 |
| Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte)Republic of Austria | €228-€363 | None tracked | 1 July 2026 |
| Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert)Kingdom of Norway | NOK 6,300-NOK 8,300 | None tracked | 1 July 2026 |
| Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié)French Republic | €358-€485 | €39,582 | 1 July 2026 |
| Residence permit for a specialistRepublic of Finland | €540-€655 | €3,937 | 1 July 2026 |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)New Zealand | NZ$3,060-NZ$4,325 | None tracked | 1 July 2026 |
| Skilled Migrant Category Resident VisaNew Zealand | NZ$6,810-NZ$8,925 | NZ$72,800-NZ$109,200 | 1 July 2026 |
The series starts with Germany's Chancenkarte because it has a common applicant mistake: treating the blocked-account balance as money spent rather than money shown and released.
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This dataset is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. Cite Visa Atlas for the compiled cost model and cite each linked authority or provider source for the underlying line item.
Suggested citation
Visa Atlas, "Visa cost-to-complete dataset", https://visaatlas.org/cost-to-complete. Last verified 1 July 2026.
- JSON endpoint
- https://visaatlas.org/api/public/cost-to-complete
Primary and supporting sources (113)
- Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card finances
- Blocked-account providers (Fintiba / Expatrio)
- ZAB - Statement of Comparability fees
- Goethe-Institut — exam fees
- German foreigners authorities (varies by Land)
- GOV.UK - Skilled Worker visa: money to support yourself
- GOV.UK - Pay for UK healthcare as part of your immigration application
- Home Office immigration and nationality fees - 8 April 2026
- GOV.UK - Health and Care Worker visa: money to support yourself
- GOV.UK - Health and Care Worker visa overview
- IRCC - citizenship and immigration application fees
- IRCC - Express Entry proof of funds
- IRCC - Express Entry language test results
- IRCC - Express Entry education credential assessment
- IRCC - apply for permanent residence through Express Entry
- IRCC - submit an Express Entry profile
- IRCC - Express Entry language test results
- IRCC - Canadian Experience Class education
- IRCC - Federal Skilled Trades Program
- IRCC - Provincial Nominee Program
- Ontario - applying to the OINP
- Alberta - AAIP updates
- Home Affairs - cost of sponsoring
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table
- Home Affairs - salary requirements
- Home Affairs - Skills in Demand visa
- Home Affairs - Skills in Demand visa streams
- Home Affairs - skills assessment requirement
- Home Affairs - English language visa requirements
- Home Affairs - health requirement
- Home Affairs - character requirements for visas
- Home Affairs - biometrics
- Home Affairs - Employer Nomination Scheme visa streams
- Home Affairs - 186 Direct Entry stream
- Home Affairs - 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream
- Home Affairs - SkillSelect Expression of Interest
- ACT Migration - key documents checklist
- Home Affairs - subclass 191 Regional Provisional stream
- MOM - Apply for an Employment Pass
- MOM - Employment Pass eligibility
- MOM - Employment Pass documents required
- MOM - Apply for a Dependant's Pass
- MOM - Apply for an S Pass
- MOM - S Pass quota and levy requirements
- MOM - S Pass medical insurance requirements
- MOM - S Pass eligibility
- MOM - S Pass documents required
- Auswaertiges Amt - visa fees
- Gesetze im Internet - Aufenthaltsverordnung section 45
- anabin - foreign education certificate database
- Make it in Germany - health insurance
- DETE - Critical Skills Employment Permit fee
- ISD - first registration required documents and fees
- ISD - preclearance and entry visa fees
- ISD - employment visa required documents
- QQI - NARIC Ireland qualification recognition advice
- VistosMNE - national visa fees
- AIMA - residence-permit services
- VistosMNE - residency visa accommodation requirement
- VistosMNE - national visa travel insurance
- Portugal ePortugal - tax identification number
- VistosMNE - external service providers
- BOE - immigration fees, BOE - visa fees, and Spanish National Police TIE fees
- UGE-CE teleworker documentation and BOE - Real Decreto 126/2026
- UGE-CE teleworker documentation and BOE - Real Decreto 126/2026
- BOE - Orden AUC/891/2024 (visa fees)
- IND - fees and costs of an application
- IND - required amounts income requirements
- Government of the Netherlands - standard health insurance
- IND - Highly Skilled Migrant after arrival steps
- USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule
- USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule
- USCIS - H and L filing fees for Form I-129
- U.S. Department of Labor - LCA program and prevailing wage
- USCIS - Form I-907 premium processing
- U.S. Department of State - Temporary Worker Visas
- USCIS - H-1B Specialty Occupations
- USCIS - O-1 Visa: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
- USCIS - Premium processing
- U.S. Department of State - Fees for Visa Services
- USCIS - TN USMCA Professionals
- 8 CFR 214.6
- 8 CFR 103.7(d)(11)
- Federal Register - CBP Immigration Fees Required by HR-1
- USCIS - Premium processing
- USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule
- New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme
- New to Denmark - accompanying family member to an employee
- Migrationsverket - Apply for a work permit in Sweden
- Migrationsverket - Salary requirements for a work permit
- Migrationsverket - Employer work-permit process
- Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations
- Migration.gv.at - Other Key Workers
- Migration.gv.at - Permanent immigration
- Migration.gv.at - Red-White-Red Card plus
- Migration.gv.at - Family reunification
- UDI - Fees
- Indicative document services - verify with the UDI checklist
- UDI - Pay and working conditions in Norway
- Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent
- France-Visas / local visa centre - verify current local fee
- Migri - Processing fees and payment methods
- Migri - Specialist residence permit
- Migri - D visa
- Migri - Spouse in Finland with a residence permit
- Migri - Income requirement for family members
- Immigration New Zealand - Accredited Employer Work Visa
- Immigration New Zealand - AEWV employer fees
- Immigration New Zealand - International Qualification Assessment guidance
- Immigration New Zealand - Partner of a Worker Work Visa
- Immigration New Zealand - Dependent Child Student Visa
- Immigration New Zealand - Child of a Worker Visitor Visa
- Immigration New Zealand - Skilled Migrant Category family English
How to read these totals
A low visa fee can still hide expensive document, insurance or proof-of-funds requirements. A high proof-of-funds requirement is not the same as a high sunk cost. The table separates these categories so applicants, journalists and AI systems can quote the right number.