What a visitor visa costs
Official visitor visa fees by destination, the extra charges people forget, and what changed in 2025 and 2026. Updated 19 October 2026.
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- Visitor visa fees by country
Standard short-stay visitor visa fees for the US, Schengen, UK, Canada, Australia, China, India, Japan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Türkiye.
Visa fees by destination
- Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600) fees
The Australian Visitor visa (subclass 600) costs AUD 250 when you apply outside Australia. Fees for each stream, extra costs and refund rules.
- Canada visitor visa and biometrics fees
A Canada visitor visa costs CAN$100 per person, plus CAN$85 for biometrics. Family maximums, eTA cost, payment methods and refunds.
- China tourist visa fees
China visa fees depend on your nationality and where you apply. Reduced fees run until 31 December 2026. Example: US citizens pay US$140.
- India e-Visa and regular visa fees
India e-Tourist Visa fees run from US$10 to US$200 for most countries, plus a 3% bank charge. How regular visa fees work at Indian missions.
- Japan visa fees
Japan raised visa fees on 1 July 2026: ¥15,000 for a single entry and ¥30,000 for multiple entries. Local amounts, transit visas and who pays.
- Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa fee
The Saudi tourist visa fee is SAR 300 by royal decree, plus compulsory medical insurance and VAT. Validity, stay limits and the no-refund rule.
- Schengen short-stay visa fee
The Schengen short-stay visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 11. Reduced fees, waivers, the €45 service fee cap and refunds.
- South Africa visitor's visa fee
A South African visitor's visa costs R425. A new R500 ETA processing fee was gazetted on 17 August 2026. Who pays and where to check.
- Türkiye visa and e-Visa fees
Türkiye's e-Visa fee depends on your nationality and is shown before you pay. Who is visa-exempt in 2026, and why on-arrival visas cost more.
- UK Standard Visitor visa fees
A UK Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for up to 6 months. Fees for 2, 5 and 10 year visas, the 8 April 2026 rise, priority services and refunds.
- United Arab Emirates tourist visa fees
A Dubai single-entry tourist visa costs AED 200 plus 5% VAT for 30 days, or AED 300 plus VAT for 60 days. Extra fees, rules and where to apply.
- United States visitor visa fee (B1/B2)
The US B1/B2 visitor visa fee is US$185. Status of the US$250 visa integrity fee, ESTA cost for comparison, and refund rules.
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