Work visa government fees — 2026 comparison of indicative costs
Government fees are only one component of total cost — employer NHS/IHS surcharges, English-language testing, biometrics, and professional fees all add up. The table below lists the headline government fee declared by each destination for its work-visa routes, alphabetically by route name; fees are indicative free-text figures from each route page, not a computed ranking.
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Cheapest, fastest, settlement and no-sponsor skilled-route methodology
Use this evidence layer to read route rankings as methodology-backed comparisons, not universal recommendations.
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A low mandatory sunk cost, a fast published decision window, a direct settlement path and no employer sponsor are different dimensions. This cluster keeps them separate so search engines, AI retrievers and reviewers can cite the methodology without turning one metric into a recommendation.
Lowest tracked sunk cost
- United States of America - TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico)US$80; proof-of-funds stays separate.
- Republic of Singapore - Employment Pass (EP)SGD 330; proof-of-funds stays separate.
- Kingdom of Sweden - Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd)SEK 2,200-SEK 3,200; proof-of-funds stays separate.
Fastest published decision clocks
- Republic of Singapore - Employment Pass (EP)10 days – 2 weeks; settlement is separate.
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - Skilled Worker visa3 weeks; settlement is separate.
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - Health and Care Worker visa3 weeks; settlement is separate.
No-sponsor access
- Canada - Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC)No employer sponsor required; check points, funds or endorsement gates.
- Canada - Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)No employer sponsor required; check points, funds or endorsement gates.
- Canada - Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST)No employer sponsor required; check points, funds or endorsement gates.
- Settlement pathway ranking
- No-sponsor route ranking
- No-sponsor guide
- Processing-time dataset
- Settlement dataset
- Computed figures
- Unsponsored work routes
- Cost-to-complete JSON
- Processing-times JSON
- Route-record JSON
- How our route rankings are sourced
Source dates: cost, processing, settlement and route records checked through 21 July 2026. FX normalisation reviewed 30 June 2026 and used only for ordering. This cluster supports retrieval and review, not ranking, traffic, AI-citation or market-share outcome claims.
What does Work visa government fees — 2026 comparison of indicative costs compare?
Sponsored and unsponsored work visas with the indicative government fee each destination publishes for the route, listed alphabetically. The page compares 346 routes using Indicative govt fee and Category; each row links to a primary-source route guide.
Verified against Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) on 1 June 2026.
| Destination | Route | Indicative govt fee | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist Republic of Vietnam | 5-year Talent Visa | Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of the Philippines | 9(G) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa | Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| New Zealand | Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) | Worker application from NZD 1,540; standard employer accreditation NZD 775; job check NZD 735. | work-sponsored |
| Federated States of Micronesia | Alien Worker's Entry Permit | Confirm current immigration, labor, agreement and renewal fees with FSM authorities before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Antigua and Barbuda Work Permit | Indicative only - work-permit fees are set by the government and vary by category and length. Confirm current amounts on the official government channels. | work-sponsored |
| State of Kuwait | Article 17 Government Work Residency | Indicative only - government residency fees apply, and health insurance is required. Confirm current amounts on the official Ministry of Interior page. | work-sponsored |
| State of Kuwait | Article 18 Work Residency (private-sector Iqama) | Indicative only - government work-permit and residency fees apply per the Ministry of Interior schedule, and health insurance is required. Confirm current amounts on the official Ministry of Interior page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Tunisia | Attestation of Non-Submission to Work-Contract Visa | The cited page does not publish a government fee. | work-unsponsored |
| Swiss Confederation | B Permit — Third-Country National (Aufenthaltsbewilligung) | Varies by canton — typically CHF 150–400 per year for the permit; visa fees approximately CHF 88 at the consulate. | work-sponsored |
| State of Israel | B/1 Expert Work Visa | Indicative only - application and permit fees apply and are set by PIBA. Do not rely on third-party figures; verify the current fee schedule on the official gov.il service page. | work-sponsored |
| Commonwealth of The Bahamas | Bahamas Work Permit | Indicative only - fees vary by job category and permit length; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Barbados | Barbados Work Permit | Indicative only - application and grant fees apply and differ for short-term and long-term permits; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Czech Republic | Blue Card | IPC lists administrative fees for Blue Card filing and extension. | skilled-migration |
| Principality of Andorra | Border Worker Authorisation (C.1) | Confirm the current fee on the Government of Andorra immigration tariff page before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Trinidad and Tobago | CARICOM Skills Certificate (Free Movement) | Indicative only - processing fees may apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-unsponsored |
| Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territory) | Cayman Islands Work Permit (WORC) | Indicative only - work-permit fees vary widely by occupation and term; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Federal Republic of Nigeria | CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card) | Indicative only - government fees apply and vary by category; confirm current amounts on the official e-CERPAC portal. | work-sponsored |
| Federal Republic of Germany | Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card) | EUR 75 national-visa fee; the residence-permit fee may be up to EUR 100. Qualification assessment, language-test, translation and insurance costs are separate. | work-unsponsored |
| Republic of Kenya | Class D Work Permit (Employment) | Indicative only - a non-refundable processing fee plus an annual issuance fee apply (East African Community nationals are gratis); confirm current amounts on the official Class D page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Ireland | Critical Skills Employment Permit | Permit fee €1,000 for 2 years (often paid by employer). Verify on DETE website. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of South Africa | Critical Skills Work Visa | The DHA sets the application fee; confirm the current amount on the official visa page and the VFS Global fee schedule. | skilled-migration |
| Principality of Liechtenstein | Cross-Border Commuter Permit / Grenzganger (Liechtenstein) | Indicative only - permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | CSME Certificate Work Access | The cited page does not publish a fee for the CSME work-access treatment or upgraded certificate. | work-unsponsored |
| Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (United States territory) | CW-1 CNMI-Only Transitional Worker | Confirm current USCIS petition, biometric, consular and related fees on official pages before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Portuguese Republic | D3 visa (highly qualified activity) | €110 visa; €170 residence permit. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Kazakhstan | Digital Nomad Residency (IT specialists, via Astana Hub) | Indicative only. Government fees apply at the residence stage; refer to the official page for current amounts. | skilled-migration |
| Principality of Monaco | Domestic Staff Work Permit | The official page lists a EUR 5 registration fee when the completed authorisation-to-hire and work-permit form is submitted. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Lebanon | Domestic Worker Visa and Residence | The General Security domestic-worker fee notice lists Ministry of Labor prior authorization and work-permit fees, General Security residence permit fees and related notary, insurance and medical-test costs. Confirm current amounts before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Commonwealth of Dominica | Dominica Work Permit | Indicative only - work-permit fees are set by the government and vary by category. Confirm current amounts on the official government portal. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Korea | E-7 Designated Activities Visa | Visa fee KRW 130,000 (single entry, approximately USD 100 — verify on hikorea.go.kr). | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Cambodia | EB Business Visa (E-class ordinary visa, business/employment) | Indicative only. Fees apply for the E-class visa and each extension period; refer to the official page for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
| United States of America | EB-1A Extraordinary Ability (Immigrant) | I-140 USD 715; I-485 Adjustment of Status USD 1,440; premium processing USD 2,965. | skilled-migration |
| United States of America | EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) | A typical individual NIW self-petitioner pays USD 715 for Form I-140 plus the USD 300 Asylum Program Fee (USD 1,015 total). Optional premium processing is USD 2,965. If eligible to adjust in the US, Form I-485 is generally USD 1,440; consular immigrant-visa processing is USD 345 per person. Medical, document and other case-specific costs are separate. | skilled-migration |
| United States of America | EB-3 Skilled, Professional, and Other Workers | I-140 USD 715; I-485 USD 1,440; PERM filed electronically with DOL (no USCIS fee). | skilled-migration |
| Kingdom of Cambodia | EG Job-Seeking Visa (E-class job-seeking sub-class) | Indicative only. Fees apply for the E-class visa and each extension; refer to the official page for current amounts. | work-unsponsored |
| Czech Republic | Employee Card | IPC lists administrative fees, including a higher fee for applications from outside Czechia. | work-sponsored |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) | AUD 6,140 main applicant VAC from 1 July 2026, plus employer-side AUD 540 nomination fee and SAF levy. | work-sponsored |
| Principality of Monaco | Employment Authorisation through the Employment Office | The recruitment page does not publish a simple single government fee; confirm any current registration or filing charges with the Employment Office. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Belarus | Employment Entry Visa | The MFA requires payment of a consular fee. Confirm the current employment-visa fee and any separate local permit fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Singapore | Employment Pass (EP) | Application fee SGD 105; issuance fee SGD 225. Multiple Journey Visa fee SGD 30 if required. Verify on MOM. | work-sponsored |
| Malaysia | Employment Pass (EP) | Indicative only - pass and processing fees are set by ESD/Immigration; confirm current figures on the official ESD page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Namibia | Employment Permit | Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official Ministry channels. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Zambia | Employment Permit | The fees page lists Employment Permit issuance and renewal fees in ZMW, plus administrative payment charges. Confirm current totals before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency) | Employment Permit | Confirm current Population Management and immigration fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Tuvalu | Employment Permit to Enter and Reside | Confirm the current permit, sponsorship and filing fees from Tuvalu authorities before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Co-operative Republic of Guyana | Employment Visa | The Ministry employment visa-on-arrival checklist says that upon approval, payment of GYD 28,700 or USD 140 must be made. | work-sponsored |
| Independent State of Papua New Guinea | Employment Visa | ICA says the work-permit application fee is paid together with the Migration Service Fee at submission, and not as a separate MICA receipt. | work-sponsored |
| Sultanate of Oman | Employment Visa (employer-sponsored work visa) | Indicative only - government visa and labour-clearance fees apply per the ROP and Ministry of Labour schedules; confirm current amounts on the official pages. | work-sponsored |
| Co-operative Republic of Guyana | Employment Visa Extension | The cited employment visa extension page does not publish a fee. | work-sponsored |
| Guam (United States territory) | Employment-Based Green Card for Guam | Confirm current USCIS, Department of State, medical and document fees before filing. | skilled-migration |
| Puerto Rico (United States territory) | Employment-Based Green Card for Puerto Rico | Confirm current USCIS, Department of State, medical and document fees before filing. | skilled-migration |
| Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (United States territory) | Employment-Based Green Card for the Northern Mariana Islands | Confirm current USCIS, Department of State, medical and document fees before filing. | skilled-migration |
| United States Virgin Islands (United States territory) | Employment-Based Green Card for the U.S. Virgin Islands | Confirm current USCIS, Department of State, medical and document fees before filing. | skilled-migration |
| American Samoa (United States territory) | Employment-Based Residency Petition | Confirm current employment petition, registration, board, card and renewal fees with the Department of Legal Affairs or Immigration Office. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Panama | Employment-Based Temporary Permit | Indicative only - immigration and labour-permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Japan | Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services | COE: free; visa fee varies by nationality. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Uganda | Entry Permit / Work Permit | Fees vary by class and nationality. The official page notes exemptions for Kenya and Rwanda nationals and a revised work-permit fee of USD 1550 per year for Tanzania nationals. | work-sponsored |
| Virgin Islands (British Overseas Territory) | Entry Permit for Employment and Residence | Fees are collected during the official process after completeness review; confirm current fee amounts with Immigration before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Cambodia | EP Employment Visa (E-class qualified-worker sub-class) | Indicative only. Fees apply for the E-class visa and each extension; refer to the official page for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Belgium | EU Blue Card | Verify current federal and regional charges before filing. | skilled-migration |
| Grand Duchy of Luxembourg | EU Blue Card | Guichet.lu lists residence-permit card fees and payment details. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of Austria | EU Blue Card (Austria) | €160 application fee. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Bulgaria | EU Blue Card (Bulgaria) | Indicative only - state fees apply and are set in euro from 2026; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Italian Republic | EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE) | Consular visa and residence-permit charges apply; verify current MAECI, Sportello Unico and questura/postal fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| French Republic | EU Blue Card (Carte Bleue Européenne) | Visa fee €99; residence permit tax €225. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Croatia | EU Blue Card (Croatia) | Indicative only - administrative fees and a biometric residence-permit fee apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Federal Republic of Germany | EU Blue Card (Germany) | EUR 75 national-visa fee; the residence-permit fee may be up to EUR 100. Recognition, translation and legalisation costs are separate. | work-sponsored |
| Hungary | EU Blue Card (Hungary) | Indicative only - government procedure fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of Latvia | EU Blue Card (Latvia) | Indicative only - a state fee applies to issue and renew the card; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of Lithuania | EU Blue Card (Lithuania) | Indicative only - a state fee applies to issue and renew the card; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Kingdom of the Netherlands | EU Blue Card (Netherlands) | Approximately €350+. | work-sponsored |
| Romania | EU Blue Card (Romania) | Indicative only - permit and residence fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Slovak Republic | EU Blue Card (Slovakia) | Indicative only - administrative fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of Slovenia | EU Blue Card (Slovenia) | Indicative only - permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Kingdom of Sweden | EU Blue Card (Sweden) | SEK 2,000; SEK 1,500 for adult accompanying family members and SEK 750 for children. | work-sponsored |
| Hellenic Republic | EU Blue Card / highly qualified worker | Government fees vary by residence category and filing stage. | skilled-migration |
| Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) | EU Scheme - Employer Not Pre-Approved | Confirm current filing fees in the official process before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) | EU Scheme - Pre-Approved Employer | Confirm current filing fees and payment handling on the official page or form before submission. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of The Gambia | Expatriate Quota | GID lists D100 for the application form, then annual rates per expatriate after approval: D10,000 for ECOWAS nationals and D50,000 for Non-ECOWAS nationals. Fees are subject to change. | work-sponsored |
| Federal Republic of Nigeria | Expatriate Quota (company-level authorisation) | Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official Ministry of Interior page. | work-sponsored |
| Canada | Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | CAD 1,590 principal applicant (includes RPRF); plus CAD 990 processing + CAD 600 RPRF for a spouse/partner and CAD 270 per dependant child (fee schedule effective 30 April 2026 — confirm on the IRCC fee list). | skilled-migration |
| Canada | Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST) | CAD 1,590 principal applicant including RPRF, plus CAD 85 biometrics; spouse/partner CAD 1,590 and dependent child CAD 270. | skilled-migration |
| Canada | Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) | CAD 1,590 for a principal applicant (CAD 990 processing fee + CAD 600 right of permanent residence fee); CAD 1,590 for an accompanying spouse or partner and CAD 270 per dependent child, effective 30 April 2026. Biometrics and third-party costs may be additional. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of Korea | F-2-7 Points-Based Long-Term Residence | KRW 130,000. | skilled-migration |
| Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) | Fast Track Greenland | Confirm current Fast Track fees through the official application process before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) | Fast Track in the Faroe Islands | Confirm current Fast Track fees in the official process before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Denmark | Fast-Track Scheme (Fast-Track-ordningen) | DKK 6,810. | work-sponsored |
| Sint Maarten (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) | First Time Employee Permit | Confirm current processing fees in the official application channel before payment; official first-time notes say processing fees are non-refundable if the purpose is wrong. | work-sponsored |
| Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia | Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa | The official fee table lists USD 402 for 30-day single entry and USD 1002 for 90-day multiple entry. Extension fees are listed separately. | work-sponsored |
| Taiwan (Republic of China) | Foreign Special Professional Work Permit | Indicative only. Government fees apply at the work-permit and residence stages; refer to the official WDA and NIA pages for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | Foreign Technical Worker Visa (LA-B2) | Confirm current visa, stay permit and service fees with OSS/IPD/MPI or the relevant Lao authority before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Tunisia | Foreign Work Contract Approval | The cited work-contract pages do not publish a government fee. | work-sponsored |
| Sultanate of Oman | Freelance / Self-Employed Permit | Indicative only - government and processing fees apply and vary by profession category; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-unsponsored |
| Federal Republic of Germany | Freelance / Self-employment residence permit (§21 AufenthG) | Residence permit €100; business registration separate. | work-unsponsored |
| Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Freelance Permit (Tashrih al-Amal al-Hurr) | None — MHRSD lists the service fees for issuing the freelance work document as "Free service". | work-unsponsored |
| Republic of Seychelles | Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) | The official page lists a SCR 1,000 processing fee plus SCR 500 per month or part-month for the permit period; confirm current fees on the ICS fee page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Ireland | General Employment Permit | €1,000 for 2 years. | work-sponsored |
| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China | General Employment Policy (GEP) | A visa/entry permit fee applies on issuance. Refer to the Immigration Department fee schedule on the official page for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of South Africa | General Work Visa | The DHA sets the application fee; confirm the current amount on the official visa page and the VFS Global fee schedule. | work-sponsored |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Global Talent visa | Endorsement fee plus visa fee (two-stage); Immigration Health Surcharge £1,035/year. See GOV.UK for current figures. | work-unsponsored |
| Cook Islands (self-governing country in free association with New Zealand) | Government Worker Permit | Check current fees through official MFAI guidance or the application channel before payment. | work-sponsored |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Graduate visa | Application fee (£880 as of recent cycles) plus Immigration Health Surcharge £1,035/year. Verify on GOV.UK. | work-unsponsored |
| Grenada | Grenada Work Permit | Indicative only - work-permit fees are set by the government and vary by category. Confirm current amounts on the official Ministry of Labour page. | work-sponsored |
| American Samoa (United States territory) | Guest Worker Permit | Confirm current guest worker permit, registration, board and renewal fees with the official process before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Hungary | Guest Worker Residence Permit | Indicative only - government procedure fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| United States of America | H-1B Specialty Occupation | I-129 base USD 780 (for most employers), plus ACWIA (USD 750/1,500), fraud prevention (USD 500), asylum program fee (USD 600), plus USD 215 registration. Premium processing USD 2,965. | work-sponsored |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Health and Care Worker visa | Reduced application fee versus standard Skilled Worker; Immigration Health Surcharge exemption. Check GOV.UK for the current fee schedule. | work-sponsored |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | High Potential Individual visa | Application fee plus Immigration Health Surcharge £1,035/year. Verify on GOV.UK. | work-unsponsored |
| Kingdom of Spain | Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit | Employer and employee fees apply; TIE fee additional. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of the Netherlands | Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) | IND first application / change-of-purpose fee is EUR 423 in 2026; an employer that is not already recognised pays a separate sponsor-recognition fee. | work-sponsored |
| Japan | Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) Visa | COE: free; visa fee varies by nationality (typically ¥3,000–¥6,000). | skilled-migration |
| Hungary | Hungarian Card | Indicative only - government procedure fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) | Immigrant Employment Certificate | Confirm current employment certificate, work and entry permit fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China | Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) | A visa/entry permit fee applies on issuance. Refer to the Immigration Department fee schedule on the official page. | work-unsponsored |
| Republic of India | India Employment Visa | Indicative only. Fees vary by nationality and duration; refer to the official Indian Visa Online portal for the current schedule. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of India | India Project Visa | Indicative only. Fees depend on nationality and duration; refer to the official Indian Visa Online portal. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Norway | International Company Assignment Permit | NOK 6,300. | work-sponsored |
| Cook Islands (self-governing country in free association with New Zealand) | International Worker Permit | Confirm current worker-permit fees through official MFAI guidance or the application channel before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Moldova | IT Specialist Residence (Moldova IT Park) | Indicative only - state and programme fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of Uzbekistan | IT Visa (IT Park founders and specialists) | Indicative only. Any fees apply as set by the scheme; refer to the official page for current amounts. | skilled-migration |
| Federal Republic of Germany | Job Seeker visa (§20 AufenthG) | €75 visa fee. | work-unsponsored |
| Kingdom of Norway | Job-Seeker Visa (Oppholdstillatelse for aa soeke arbeid som faglart) | NOK 6,300. | work-unsponsored |
| People's Republic of China | K Visa (young science and technology talent) | Indicative only. A visa fee applies and varies by nationality and reciprocity; refer to the official page for current amounts. | work-unsponsored |
| Swiss Confederation | L Permit — Short-Term Residence (Kurzaufenthaltsbewilligung) | Varies by canton — typically CHF 100–300. | work-sponsored |
| Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela | Labor Visa | Consular rights are paid by bank transfer for the indicated amount; confirm current fee with the serving consulate. | work-sponsored |
| Co-operative Republic of Guyana | Landing Permit for Employment | The cited landing permit employment sources do not publish a fee. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Bahrain | LMRA Work Permit (employer-sponsored) | Indicative only - government work-permit fees apply per the LMRA schedule; confirm current amounts on the official LMRA page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Nauru | Local Business Employment Visa | The 2023 regulations say the fee for this visa shall not be waived or exempted; confirm the current amount before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Guinea | Long Term Visa - Employment | The reviewed official long term visa tab lists USD 150; confirm the current amount before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of North Macedonia | Long-Stay D Visa for Work Temporary Residence | The MFA application page lists a tariff reference for the long-stay D visa and states a D visa fee of 70 euros, or 35 euros for children aged 6-12. Confirm current tariff before filing. | work-sponsored |
| French Republic | Long-Stay Visa — Salaried Worker (VLS-TS Salarié) | Visa fee €99; employer tax ~55% of monthly salary (OFII); residence permit tax €225. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Madagascar | Long-Stay Worker Visa | EDBM lists a stay-visa duty from Ar 292,500 to Ar 487,500 depending on duration, plus resident-card delivery fees from EUR 300 to EUR 838.47; the monthly Central Bank rate is applied at EDBM. | work-sponsored |
| Commonwealth of Australia | National Innovation visa (formerly Global Talent) | Variable; verify Home Affairs. | work-unsponsored |
| Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia | NGO Work Visa | The official fee table lists USD 202 for 30-day single entry and USD 602 for 90-day multiple entry. Extension fees are listed separately. | work-sponsored |
| Svalbard (Norwegian archipelago) | No Svalbard Visa, Work Permit or Residence Permit Needed | No ordinary Svalbard visa or residence-permit fee is listed for the stay itself; Schengen or mainland Norway processes may have separate fees. | work-unsponsored |
| Kingdom of Thailand | Non-Immigrant Visa "B" + Work Permit | Indicative only. Visa fees are set by the Thai mission and work-permit fees by the Department of Employment; confirm on the official pages. | work-sponsored |
| United States of America | O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement | Standard employer: I-129 O petition USD 1,055 plus Asylum Program Fee USD 600. Small employers and nonprofits can have lower USCIS filing fees. Premium processing is USD 2,965; consular O visa MRV fee is USD 205 where required. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Mauritius | Occupation Permit (Professional) | Indicative only; statutory processing and application fees apply to successful applicants. Confirm current fees on the official EDB page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Suriname | One Stop Unit Foreign Worker Work and Residence Procedure | The reviewed One Stop Unit announcements do not publish a single consolidated fee; check the work-permit form/folder and the relevant visa or residence channel before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of the Netherlands | Orientation year (Zoekjaar) | Approximately €220 (2026 figure; confirm on IND website). | work-unsponsored |
| Republic of Singapore | Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) | Application fee SGD 105; issuance fee SGD 225. | work-unsponsored |
| Aruba (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) | Paid Employment Work and Residence Permit | Confirm current DIMAS and partner-agency fees in the official application channel before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Denmark | Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) | DKK 6,810; accompanying family member applications are DKK 3,080 per person. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Singapore | Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) | Application fee SGD 105; issuance fee SGD 225. | work-unsponsored |
| Kingdom of Denmark | Positive List Scheme (Positivlisten) | DKK 6,810. | work-sponsored |
| Canada | Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) | CAD 255 (work permit plus open work permit holder fee). | work-unsponsored |
| New Zealand | Post-Study Work Visa | NZD 700 (verify on INZ). | work-unsponsored |
| Togolese Republic | Privileged Residence Card | The DGDN page lists 800,000 CFA for the five-year privileged residence card. | skilled-migration |
| Canada | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | Federal IRCC fees: CAD 1,590 principal applicant including RPRF + CAD 85 biometrics; province-specific fees vary. Ontario Express Entry streams publish CAD 1,500; Alberta worker streams publish CAD 1,500 plus a CAD 135 Worker EOI fee. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of Nauru | Public Service Employment Visa | The 2025 regulations say no visa fee applies to this class. | work-sponsored |
| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China | Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) | A visa/entry permit fee applies on issuance. Refer to the Immigration Department fee schedule on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| People's Republic of China | R Talent Visa (high-level and urgently needed talent) | Indicative only. Government fees apply at the visa and residence-permit stages and vary by nationality; refer to the official page for current amounts. | skilled-migration |
| Federal Republic of Germany | Recognition Partnership (Anerkennungspartnerschaft) | Visa and residence permit fees as for other employment routes. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Austria | Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) | EUR 218 application fee. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of Kiribati | Religious Worker Work Visa | Confirm the current fee with visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki or the official Kiribati Immigration page before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Principality of Andorra | Residence and Work Authorisation (A.1) | Confirm the current amount on the Government of Andorra immigration tariff page before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Residence and Work Permit | The cited pages do not publish a complete combined residence-and-work fee schedule. The PM Office page separately lists a $150.00 non-refundable work-permit application fee and says approval payment rates are in a fee list. | work-sponsored |
| Federative Republic of Brazil | Residence authorization for work (VITEM V) | The authority publishes current government fees and the consular visa fee on the official route page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Tunisia | Residence Card for Paid Activity | The cited Interior procedure does not publish a government fee. | work-sponsored |
| Malaysia | Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) | Indicative only - pass fees are set by the Immigration Department; confirm current figures on the official portal. | skilled-migration |
| Curacao (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) | Residence Permit - Work | Confirm current leges, deposit and refund treatment on the Admission Office fee page or during the official application process. | work-sponsored |
| Principality of Liechtenstein | Residence Permit B for Gainful Employment (Liechtenstein) | Indicative only - permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| United Republic of Tanzania | Residence Permit Class B (employment) | Indicative only - separate government fees apply for the work permit and the residence permit; confirm current amounts on the official channels. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Finland | Residence permit for a specialist | EUR 530 electronic first-permit fee or EUR 630 paper first-permit fee in 2026; optional D visa is EUR 95 online or EUR 120 on paper. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Finland | Residence permit for an employed person | Migri publishes current electronic and paper fees on the route page. | work-sponsored |
| Iceland | Residence Permit for Qualified Professionals (Iceland) | Indicative only - separate residence-permit and work-permit fees apply and are set by the authorities; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Grand Duchy of Luxembourg | Residence permit for salaried workers | Residence-permit card fees are listed by Guichet.lu; employer and document costs are separate. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Vanuatu | Residence Visa (Employee ground) | Indicative only - residence visa fees vary by validity period and applicant age per the official schedule. Confirm current amounts on the official Department of Immigration page. | work-sponsored |
| Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Residence Visa (Employment Category) | Indicative only. Government fees apply and depend on the visa period and category; refer to the official Department of Immigration and Emigration page for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Cabo Verde | Residence Visa for Professional Activity | GOV.CV lists a visa cost of 4,898 CVE; confirm current residence visa and residence-permit charges before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe | Residence-Fixation Authorization - Subordinate Professional Activity | Confirm current residence-fixation fees with SMF before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of The Gambia | Residential Permit B / Work Residence | GID lists Residence Permit B fees as D3600 for ECOWAS and D7700 for Non-ECOWAS, with D2500 for the Alien Card included in the Non-ECOWAS cost. Fees are subject to change. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Singapore | S Pass | Application fee SGD 105; issuance fee SGD 100; employer S Pass levy SGD 650/month from 1 September 2025; employer must maintain medical insurance. | work-sponsored |
| Saint Lucia | Saint Lucia Work Permit | Indicative only - work-permit fees are set by the government and vary by category and length. Confirm current amounts on the official government portal. | work-sponsored |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Scale-up visa | Application fee plus IHS £1,035/year. Verify current on GOV.UK. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Croatia | Seasonal Worker Permit (Croatia) | Indicative only - administrative fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Bahrain | Self-Sponsorship / Registered Worker Permit | Indicative only - government and registration-centre fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official LMRA page. | work-unsponsored |
| Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) | Short Term and Periodic Work Permits | Published short-term fees range from BMD 705 for up to three months to BMD 1,070 for six months; one-year periodic permit fee is published as BMD 1,015. | work-sponsored |
| Aruba (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) | Short-term Project Permit | Confirm current DIMAS fees and any appointment or filing charges in the official channel before submitting. | work-sponsored |
| Plurinational State of Bolivia | Short-Term Work Stay (Permanencia Transitoria) | Government fees may apply; the regulation says migration rates are set in UFV and paid in bolivianos at the date of payment. | work-unsponsored |
| Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) | Sideline Employment in Greenland | Confirm current sideline-employment fees through the official process before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Belgium | Single Permit | Government and regional fees vary; verify with the Immigration Office and relevant region. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Malta | Single Permit | Identita publishes Single Permit, renewal and change-of-employer fees. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Serbia | Single Permit (residence and work) | Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Bulgaria | Single Permit for Residence and Work | Indicative only - state fees apply on both the work and residence sides and are re-set in euro from 2026; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Romania | Single Permit for Work and Residence | Indicative only - permit and residence fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Slovenia | Single Residence and Work Permit (Slovenia) | Indicative only - permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | From AUD 6,135 principal applicant federal VAC. | skilled-migration |
| New Zealand | Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa | NZD 6,450 principal applicant application fee; INZ states there is no fee to submit the SMC EOI. | skilled-migration |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | From AUD 6,140 principal applicant federal VAC, plus any state/territory nomination fee. | skilled-migration |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) | From AUD 6,140 principal applicant federal VAC, plus any state/territory nomination or eligible family-sponsorship costs. | skilled-migration |
| Federal Republic of Germany | Skilled Worker residence permit (§18a/§18b AufenthG) | Visa €75; residence permit €100. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Norway | Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) | NOK 6,300 adult work-residence application fee; NOK 3,150 for under-18 work applicants; Visa Application Centre, courier, and passport-forwarding fees may apply by submission channel. | work-sponsored |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Skilled Worker visa | Application fee (£819–£1,865 depending on duration, location of application and occupation list status, per the 8 April 2026 fee schedule), Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035/year), plus sponsor's Certificate of Sponsorship fee. Always confirm current fees on GOV.UK. | work-sponsored |
| Commonwealth of Australia | Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) | AUD 4,015 main applicant VAC from 1 July 2026, plus employer-side sponsor, nomination and SAF costs. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Thailand | SMART Visa | Indicative only. BOI sets the SMART Visa fee; confirm the current figure on the official portal. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of Honduras | Special Permanence Permit for Contract Employees | USD 100 per year per person for the Special Permanence Permit, plus L 200 for certifications/constancias/atestados. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Honduras | Special Permanence Permit for University Profession Practice | USD 100 per year per person for the Special Permanence Permit, plus L 200 for certifications/constancias/atestados. | work-unsponsored |
| Republic of Malta | Specialist Employee Initiative | Single Permit and employment-route fees apply; verify current Identita fee schedule. | work-sponsored |
| Cook Islands (self-governing country in free association with New Zealand) | Specialist Worker Permit | Confirm current specialist-worker fees through official MFAI guidance or the application channel. | work-sponsored |
| Japan | Specified Skilled Worker Type 1 (SSW-1 / 特定技能1号) | COE: free; visa fee varies; skills-test fee ¥6,000–¥8,000. | work-sponsored |
| Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis | St Kitts and Nevis Work Permit | Indicative only - work-permit fees are set by the government and vary by category and length. Confirm current amounts on the official government portal. | work-sponsored |
| Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) | Standard Work Permit | Published work-permit fees include BMD 1,015 for a one-year standard or periodic permit, rising to BMD 6,510 for five years. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Croatia | Stay-and-Work Permit (single permit) | Indicative only - administrative fees and a biometric residence-permit fee apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Federal Republic of Nigeria | Subject to Regularisation (STR) Employment Visa | Indicative only - government and mission fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official Nigeria Immigration Service page. | work-sponsored |
| Taiwan (Republic of China) | Taiwan Employment Gold Card | Indicative only. A government fee applies and varies by chosen validity period and applicant location; refer to the official Gold Card portal for current amounts. | work-unsponsored |
| French Republic | Talent Passport — Researcher (Passeport Talent Chercheur) | Visa fee €99; residence permit tax €225. | work-unsponsored |
| French Republic | Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) | EUR 350 residence-card tax and stamp after grant (EUR 50 stamp duty + EUR 300 tax); consular and VAC charges can be separate. | work-sponsored |
| Reunion (French overseas department and region) | Talent Passport / Qualified Work | Confirm visa and residence-card tax amounts on the official France-Visas and Service-Public pages before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Mayotte (French overseas department and region) | Talent Passport / Qualified Work | Confirm visa and residence-card tax amounts on the official France-Visas and Service-Public pages before filing. | work-sponsored |
| French Guiana (French overseas department and region) | Talent Passport / Qualified Work | Confirm visa and residence-card tax amounts on the official France-Visas and Service-Public pages before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Guadeloupe (French overseas department and region) | Talent Passport / Qualified Work | Confirm visa and residence-card tax amounts on the official France-Visas and Service-Public pages before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Martinique (French overseas department and region) | Talent Passport / Qualified Work | Confirm visa and residence-card tax amounts on the official France-Visas and Service-Public pages before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Saint Martin (French overseas collectivity) | Talent Passport / Qualified Work | Confirm visa and residence-card tax amounts on the official France-Visas and Service-Public pages before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Saint Barthelemy (French overseas collectivity) | Talent Passport / Qualified Work | Confirm visa and residence-card tax amounts on the official France-Visas and Service-Public pages before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China | Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS) | A visa/entry permit fee applies on issuance. Refer to the Immigration Department fee schedule on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Zambia | Temporary Employment Permit | The fees page lists Temporary Employment Permit issuance and renewal fees in ZMW. Confirm current totals before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Zimbabwe | Temporary Employment Permit | The requirements page and fee page list a statutory non-refundable fee of US$500 and US$300 per dependent for temporary employment permit applicants. Confirm current tariff before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Malawi | Temporary Employment Permit | The official permit pages refer to processing fees and, after approval, appropriate fees; check the live e-Permit portal or Immigration office for the current amount before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Belize | Temporary Employment Permit (Work Permit) | Indicative only - government permit fees apply and can vary by occupation; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Oriental Republic of Uruguay | Temporary Legal Residence (Residencia Temporaria) | Indicative only; an Unidades Indexadas (UI) processing fee applies. Defer to gub.uy for the current amount. | work-unsponsored |
| Republic of Costa Rica | Temporary Residence - Employed Worker | Indicative only - government processing fees and a change-of-category fee apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Chile | Temporary Residence - Job Offer Pathway | Indicative only - government fees may apply and vary by nationality/reciprocity. Confirm on the official SERMIG page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Chile | Temporary Residence - Lawful Remunerated Activities | Indicative only - government fees depend on nationality and reciprocity agreements (some are waived). Confirm current fees on the official SERMIG page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Ecuador | Temporary Residence - Professional (Profesional) | Indicative only - a visa application fee and an issuance fee apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of Ecuador | Temporary Residence - Work (Relacion de Dependencia) | Indicative only - a visa application fee and an issuance fee apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Guatemala | Temporary Residence - Worker (Residencia Temporal Trabajador) | Indicative only - government processing fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Cyprus | Temporary residence and employment permit | Cyprus publishes application fees by category in the relevant document lists. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Poland | Temporary residence and work permit | MOS Q&A lists stamp duty for temporary residence and work permits and residence-card fees separately. | work-sponsored |
| Montenegro | Temporary Residence and Work Permit | Indicative only - administrative fees apply on the permit and are set by the authority; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Argentine Republic | Temporary Residence as a Migrant Worker | Indicative only; the applicable migration fees are published by DNM on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Armenia | Temporary Residence for Employment | Indicative only - a state fee applies and is indexed; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Independent State of Samoa | Temporary Residence for Employment | Temporary residence employment fees listed by Samoa Immigration: SAT$900 main applicant off island, SAT$1,800 main applicant in country, and SAT$450 per dependent spouse/child; 10 working days processing is listed. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Moldova | Temporary Residence for Employment (Moldova) | Indicative only - state fees apply on the permit; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Slovak Republic | Temporary Residence for Employment / Single Permit (Slovakia) | Indicative only - administrative fees apply, with a faster issue of the residence card on a higher fee; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Temporary Residence for Employment with Work Permit | The stay page does not publish a route-specific temporary residence fee. Confirm current fees through the Service for Foreigners' Affairs before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Poland | Temporary residence for highly skilled work (EU Blue Card) | Check MOS checklist and voivodeship instructions for current stamp duty and card fees. | skilled-migration |
| Dominican Republic | Temporary Residence for Work (RT-3) | Indicative only - government residence fees apply at the consular and DGM stages; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Temporary Residence for Work without Work Permit | The stay page does not list a specific temporary residence fee for work without a work permit. Confirm current charges before filing. | work-unsponsored |
| Kingdom of Eswatini | Temporary Residence Permit - Employee | Confirm current employee permit fee with Home Affairs. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Estonia | Temporary residence permit for employment | State fees are published by PBGB and may differ by filing channel. | work-sponsored |
| Ukraine | Temporary Residence Permit for Employment | The official page lists a 34 UAH government charge, a 452 UAH administrative service fee and a 654 UAH blank-form cost; confirm current fee totals before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Latvia | Temporary Residence Permit for Employment (Latvia) | Indicative only - a state fee applies and varies with processing speed; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Lithuania | Temporary Residence Permit for Employment (Lithuania) | Indicative only - a state fee applies and the employer pays a stamp duty for the mediation letter; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Kosovo | Temporary Residence Permit for Work | The page lists a 50 euro fee for temporary residence for work. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of El Salvador | Temporary Residence with Work Authorisation | Indicative only - government processing fees apply (in US dollars); confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territory) | Temporary Work Permit | Confirm current Temporary Work Permit fees using the official form/service source before travel or filing. | work-sponsored |
| Iceland | Temporary Work Permit due to Labour Shortage (Iceland) | Indicative only - work-permit and residence-permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Plurinational State of Bolivia | Temporary Work Residence (Permanencia Temporal) | Government fees may apply; the regulation says migration rates are set in UFV and paid in bolivianos at the date of payment. | work-unsponsored |
| Islamic Republic of Iran | Temporary Work Visa | No single public fee amount for the combined labour-certificate and visa sequence is published in the reviewed MFA pages. | work-sponsored |
| Guam (United States territory) | Temporary Worker Visa for Guam | Confirm current USCIS petition, consular visa and related government fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Puerto Rico (United States territory) | Temporary Worker Visa for Puerto Rico | Confirm current USCIS petition, consular visa and related government fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (United States territory) | Temporary Worker Visa for the Northern Mariana Islands | Confirm current USCIS petition, consular visa and related government fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| United States Virgin Islands (United States territory) | Temporary Worker Visa for the U.S. Virgin Islands | Confirm current USCIS petition, consular visa and related government fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) | Third-Country Work Permit | Confirm current filing fees in the official page or application channel before payment. | work-sponsored |
| United States of America | TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) | Canadian land-border baseline: USD 50 TN professional request fee plus USD 30 I-94 fee. Mexican TN/TD MRV fee USD 185. Form I-129 E/TN filing: USD 1,015 paper or USD 965 online for standard employers, plus Asylum Program Fee if filed; premium processing is optional at USD 2,965. | work-sponsored |
| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China | Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) | A visa/entry permit fee applies on issuance. Refer to the Immigration Department fee schedule on the official page. | work-unsponsored |
| Republic of Türkiye | Turkey Turquoise Card | Indicative: card and document fees are set by the Ministry; confirm current amounts on the official page. | skilled-migration |
| Republic of Türkiye | Turkey Work Permit (employer-sponsored) | Indicative: work-permit and document fees are set by the Ministry and updated periodically; confirm current amounts on the official page before applying. | work-sponsored |
| United Arab Emirates | UAE Employment (Standard Residence) visa | Paid by employer; approximately AED 5,000–7,000 in total. | work-sponsored |
| United Arab Emirates | UAE freelance permit with residence | Permit costs AED 7,500+ depending on authority. | work-unsponsored |
| United Arab Emirates | UAE Green Visa | AED 2,000+ plus medical and Emirates ID. | work-unsponsored |
| Republic of Albania | Unique Permit (Leje Unike) | Indicative only - application and card fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| United Mexican States | Visa by job offer / temporary resident with work authorisation | INM and consular fees vary by stage; verify before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Taiwan (Republic of China) | Visitor Visa for Employment-Seeking Purpose | Indicative only. A visa fee applies and varies by nationality and reciprocity; refer to the official BOCA page for current amounts. | work-unsponsored |
| State of Palestine | West Bank Work, Expert or Consultant Permit | Confirm current permit, coordination or service fees with the official source and host organisation. | work-sponsored |
| Islamic Republic of Pakistan | Work - General Visa | Government fees vary by nationality and route; confirm the payable amount in the Pakistan Online Visa System before submitting. | work-sponsored |
| Federal Republic of Somalia | Work and Residence Permit | Confirm the current ICA, Ministry of Labour, eVisa, tax and local fees before paying. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Ghana | Work and Residence Permit (companies) | Indicative only - government fees apply and differ for ECOWAS and other nationals; confirm current amounts on the official Ghana Immigration Service page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Ghana | Work and Residence Permit (Missionaries / NGOs / GIPC / Shareholders) | Indicative only - government fees apply and differ for ECOWAS and other nationals; confirm current amounts on the official Ghana Immigration Service page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Djibouti | Work Authorization | No public fee is listed on the reviewed eGov work-authorisation page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Djibouti | Work Authorization Renewal | No public renewal fee is listed on the reviewed eGov page. | work-sponsored |
| Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) | Work in Greenland | Confirm current work-permit fees on the official route page or application portal before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Indonesia | Work KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) | Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Islamic Republic of Mauritania | Work or Residence Authority Check | Do not rely only on e-visa fees for work or residence; confirm any separate authority or document fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Burkina Faso | Work or Residence Authority Check | Do not rely only on entry-visa fees; confirm any separate labour, residence, registration or document fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Central African Republic | Work or Residence Authority Check | Do not rely on visitor or consular fees; confirm any separate labour, residence, registration or document fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Union of the Comoros | Work or Residence Authority Check | Do not rely on visitor or business visa fees; confirm any separate labour, residence, registration or document fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Congo | Work or Residence Authority Check | Do not rely only on short-stay visa fees; confirm any separate labour, residence, registration or document fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Equatorial Guinea | Work or Residence Authority Check | Do not rely only on visitor-entry fees; confirm any separate work-permit, residence, registration or document fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| State of Eritrea | Work or Residence Authority Check | Do not rely only on entry-visa fees; confirm any separate work, residence, registration, document or local authority fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Yemen | Work or Residence Authority Check | Do not rely only on Embassy visa fees; confirm any separate work, residence, registration, document or local authority fee before paying. | work-sponsored |
| Brunei Darussalam | Work Pass (employer-sponsored employment) | Indicative only. Government fees apply for the visa and work pass; refer to the official page for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Botswana | Work Permit | Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official gov.bw page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Trinidad and Tobago | Work Permit | Indicative only - government processing fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Lesotho | Work Permit | The official work-permit service page lists a non-refundable M500 application fee, M1500 for work permits of 6 months and below, M2500 above 6 months, M3000 for 2 years, M350 for printing the card and M1000 to replace a lost work permit. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Madagascar | Work Permit | EDBM lists a EUR 100 file-instruction fee payable in Ariary at the EDBM front office using the monthly Central Bank rate. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Sierra Leone | Work Permit | Use the Unified Permit price checker and live application for the current work-permit fee. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Bhutan | Work Permit | Confirm current work permit and related service fees in the official portal or with the Department of Immigration. | work-sponsored |
| Solomon Islands | Work Permit | Verify and pay the prescribed work permit fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Gibraltar (British Overseas Territory) | Work Permit | Published fees list GBP 68.50 for application for a work permit and GBP 35.00 for renewal of a work permit in the current fee column. | work-sponsored |
| Jersey (British Crown Dependency) | Work Permit | Confirm current work-permit and visa fees in the official application process before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Isle of Man (British Crown Dependency) | Work Permit | Confirm any current work-permit application, renewal or service fee on the official Isle of Man Government work-permit source before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territory) | Work Permit | Use the official Ministry services page and work permit fee source before filing; do not rely on old fee tables. | work-sponsored |
| Niue (self-governing country in free association with New Zealand) | Work Permit | Confirm current work-permit, temporary-permit and bond amounts with Niue Immigration before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Montserrat (British Overseas Territory) | Work Permit | Confirm current work permit, health certificate and related government fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) | Work Permit | Confirm current work permit and e-visa fees before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Liberia | Work Permit | After approval, the Ministry sends an invoice that must be paid within 48 hours; confirm current fee and payment instructions in the official portal. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Sweden | Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) | SEK 2,200 application fee; SEK 1,500 for adult accompanying family members and SEK 750 for children. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Rwanda | Work Permit (employment) | Indicative only - government fees apply and vary by class; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Jamaica | Work Permit (Ministry of Labour) | Indicative only - a non-refundable processing fee and a permit fee apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| United Republic of Tanzania | Work Permit (Prime Minister's Office - Labour) | Indicative only - government work permit fees apply and are separate from the residence permit fee; confirm current amounts on the official channels. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Kazakhstan | Work Permit and Residence (employer-sponsored) | Indicative only. Government fees apply at the work-permit and residence stages; refer to the official page for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
| Mongolia | Work Permit and Residence (HG employment) | Indicative only. Government fees apply at the work-permit and residence stages; refer to the official page for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Azerbaijan | Work Permit and Temporary Residence Permit | Indicative only. Government fees apply at the work-permit and residence stages; refer to the official page for current amounts rather than relying on a figure here. | work-sponsored |
| Turkmenistan | Work Permit for Foreign Citizens | Confirm current work-permit and invitation fees with the State Migration Service. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Suriname | Work Permit for Foreign Workers | The reviewed English folder and application form point applicants to official filing and payment evidence, but the route page should verify the current fee with AWJ before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Fiji | Work Permit for Non-Citizen Skilled Contracted Workers (Time Post) | Indicative only - permit and security-bond costs apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Taiwan (Republic of China) | Work Permit for Specialized or Technical Work + ARC | Indicative only. Government fees apply at the work-permit, resident-visa and ARC stages; refer to the official WDA, BOCA and NIA pages for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Work Permit Only | The Office of the Prime Minister page lists a non-refundable application fee of $150.00 and says to see the list of fees for payment rates upon approval. | work-sponsored |
| People's Republic of Bangladesh | Work permit/Employment Visa | Visa fees are reciprocal by nationality and non-refundable. Confirm the current fee in the Bangladesh Online MRV Portal or with the Bangladesh mission handling the application. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Nicaragua | Work Residence | Confirm migration and card fees with the official migration source before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Morocco | Work Residence Card (carte de sejour, salarie) | Indicative only - government fees and a fiscal stamp apply; confirm current amounts on the official DGSN page. | work-sponsored |
| State of Qatar | Work Residence Permit | Indicative only - government fees apply and are set by the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Labour. Confirm current amounts on the official Hukoomi and MOL pages. | work-sponsored |
| Georgia | Work Residence Permit | Indicative only - a state fee applies and varies with the chosen processing speed; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan | Work Residency (Employer-Sponsored) | Indicative only - residence permit fees apply, separate from the Ministry of Labour work permit; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of San Marino | Work Stay Permit | The English public guidance does not publish a fee schedule for this route. Confirm current government charges before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Maldives | Work Visa | Fees are handled through the work-permit and Xpat systems. Check the active portal fee line before filing. | work-sponsored |
| People's Democratic Republic of Algeria | Work Visa | The Helsinki embassy pages list 80 euros plus a 25 euro application fee for validity not exceeding 90 days, and 100 euros plus a 25 euro application fee for validity exceeding 90 days, for Finnish citizens; other nationalities should confirm current consular fees. The pages describe fees as cash and non-refundable. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Angola | Work Visa | The official consular fee decree lists Visto de Trabalho at USD 250. The migration-act fee decree also lists domestic work-visa and work-visa extension fee lines. | work-sponsored |
| Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste | Work Visa | Confirm the current work visa fee with the Immigration Service. | work-sponsored |
| Pitcairn Islands (British Overseas Territory) | Work Visa | The official page lists a NZ$300 application fee; confirm the current amount in the immigration fees notice. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Kiribati | Work Visa | Confirm the current fee with visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki or the official Kiribati Immigration page before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Uzbekistan | Work Visa (E) with work-permit confirmation | Indicative only. Government fees apply at the permit and visa stages; refer to the official page for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
| Socialist Republic of Vietnam | Work Visa (LD) and Work Permit | Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Work Visa and Iqama (Employer-Sponsored Residence) | Work visa fee approximately SAR 100; iqama issuance approximately SAR 650/year; dependent levy SAR 400/dependent/month (fees are regularly adjusted — verify on MHRSD/Muqeem). | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Palau | Work Visa Authority Check | Confirm work-visa, employment, labour, immigration and document fees through the competent authority before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Lebanon | Work Visa Authorized by the Ministry of Labor | The visa-types page lists a fee category for work or entry visas in Lebanese pounds. Confirm the current tariff and any Ministry of Labor charges before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Tajikistan | Work Visa Category M | Confirm current consular fees and any work-related charges with official Tajikistan sources before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Mozambique | Work Visa for Oil and Gas | Pay through online card payment or online bank transfer as instructed by the official portal; confirm the current amount before submission. | work-sponsored |
| French Polynesia (French overseas collectivity) | Work-Authorised Long-Stay Visa | Confirm current visa, service-centre and local authorisation charges in France-Visas and local official instructions before filing. | work-sponsored |
| New Caledonia (French sui generis collectivity) | Work-Authorised Long-Stay Visa | Confirm current visa, service-centre and local authorisation charges in France-Visas and local official instructions before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Wallis and Futuna (French overseas collectivity) | Work-Authorised Long-Stay Visa | Confirm current visa, service-centre and local authorisation charges in France-Visas and local official instructions before filing. | work-sponsored |
| Arab Republic of Egypt | Work-based Residence Permit (Egypt) | Indicative only - government fees apply for both the work permit and the residence permit; confirm current amounts on the official Ministry of Interior portal. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Iraq | Work-Permit-Linked Visa or Residence Permit | MOFA does not publish a single public fee for the whole work-linked sequence in the reviewed page text; normal, regular or multi-entry visa fees may not cover labour-permit or residence fees. | work-sponsored |
| State of Libya | Work-Purpose Electronic Visa Authority Check | Confirm the current eVisa fee and any separate authority fee before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Kingdom of Lesotho | Work, Expatriate or Tertiary Institution Entry Visa | The official entry-visa service page lists M1000 for single entry and M2000 for multiple entry for most categories. Separate work-permit fees apply where a work permit is required. | work-sponsored |
| Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan | Work, Study or Residence Authority Check | Do not rely only on tourist e-visa or entry-permit fees; confirm any separate visa, work, residence, registration, document or local authority fee before paying. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of the Union of Myanmar | Work, Study or Residence Authority Check | Do not rely only on tourist or business eVisa fees; confirm any separate work, residence, registration, study, document or local authority fee before paying. | work-sponsored |
| Democratic People's Republic of Korea | Work, Study or Residence Authority Check | No public official fee table for work, study or residence was found in the reviewed source packet; confirm all charges directly with the competent authority before payment. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Senegal | Worker Foreigner Card and Labour Declaration | Interior lists a 15,000 F CFA fiscal stamp plus a country-variable repatriation deposit for the foreigner card. The labour worker-declaration page does not publish a fee in the reviewed text. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Peru | Worker Resident (Trabajador Residente) | Indicative only - a government processing fee applies (paid by the official code at Banco de la Nacion); confirm current amounts on the official page. | work-sponsored |
| Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal | Working (Non-Tourist) Visa | Indicative only. Visa fees apply and depend on the labour permit period; refer to the official page for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
| Solomon Islands | Working Resident Visa | Immigration page lists USD 450 for long-term employment and USD 300 for short-term employment; confirm current fees. | work-sponsored |
| Republic of Mauritius | Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP) | Indicative only; statutory application fees apply by permit duration to successful applicants. Confirm current fees on the official EDB page. | work-sponsored |
| People's Republic of China | Z Work Visa (with Foreigner Work Permit and Residence Permit) | Indicative only. Government fees apply at the visa and residence-permit stages and vary by nationality and reciprocity; refer to the official page for current amounts. | work-sponsored |
Every row links to a visa page where the underlying primary source and last-reviewed date are shown.
Source basis
This ranking is compiled from Visa Atlas route records. Each row links to a visa guide with its exact primary government source and last-reviewed date.
Reviewed
Primary sources
- Vietnam Immigration Department - National portal on Immigration
Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) - verified
- Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) - Bureau of Immigration
Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) - verified
- Immigration New Zealand — Accredited Employer Work Visa
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) - verified
- FSM Code Title 50 - Immigration Act
Federated States of Micronesia Legal Information System - verified
- Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit - official site
Government of Antigua and Barbuda - verified
- General Directorate of Residency - e-services
Ministry of Interior - General Directorate of Residency Affairs (Kuwait) - verified
- Emploi des etrangers en Tunisie
Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training, Tunisia - verified
- SEM — Work in Switzerland
State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) - verified
297 more source records are available through the linked route pages.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries have the cheapest work-visa fees?+
Continental-EU routes are usually cheapest on headline government fees — Germany's EU Blue Card and Chancenkarte, plus Portugal's and Spain's skilled routes, sit well under €200. The UK and Australia are the most expensive once the Immigration Health Surcharge or Visa Application Charge is added.
Are government fees the full cost of a work visa?+
No — they are only the charge paid to the issuing authority. Budget separately for health surcharges (the UK IHS alone is £1,035 per person per year), English-language tests, biometrics, skills assessments, and any dependants. The lowest headline fee is rarely the cheapest route overall.