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Every mandatory government fee, attorney cost and hidden expense for US, UK, Canada and Australia visas, added up in one place.
Fees taken from
- visa types
- 62
- fee lines, each linked to its official source
- 181
- Data reviewed
- September 2026
How it works
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A total range, split into government fees, extras and attorney, with the source of every line.
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H-1B
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
Typical total
$5,380 – $8,380
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Skilled Worker
Skilled Worker Visa
Typical total
£5,924 – £8,924
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Express Entry
Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker)
Typical total
CA$4,275 – CA$8,175
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482 Skills in Demand
Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand
Typical total
A$8,415 – A$12,315
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Visa Cost Index 2026
2.2× gap between Canada and United Kingdom, once the whole bill is counted
The filing fee is only part of it. The index adds biometrics, medical exam, translations and a typical lawyer's fee for a skilled worker applying alone.
Read the indexSkilled worker, applying alone
- Canada≈ $4,690
- United States≈ $7,380
- Australia≈ $7,825
- United Kingdom≈ $10,340
Why you can rely on it
Official sources
Every fee links to the government schedule: USCIS, UKVI, IRCC and Home Affairs.
Updated for 2026
Fees change every year. An automated check compares them with the official sources every week.
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