Visitor visa fees by country

Last checked: 19 October 2026 · Compare

Standard visitor visa fees range widely. The US charges US$185 ¹, Schengen states €90 ², the UK £135 ³ and Canada CAN$100 plus CAN$85 biometrics ⁴. Australia charges AUD 250 ⁵. Japan raised its single-entry fee to ¥15,000 on 1 July 2026 ⁸. South Africa charges R425 and added a R500 ETA fee on 17 August 2026 ¹¹. China, India and Türkiye set fees by nationality ^6,7¹².

Largest rise in 2026: Japan, ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 single entry ⁸
UK rise: £127 to £135 on 8 April 2026 ³
New in 2026: South Africa R500 ETA fee ¹¹
US visa integrity fee: At least US$250 in law ¹³, not on the State Department fee list on 19 October 2026 ¹
Lowest standard fee in this table: India e-Tourist Visa, US$10 for 30 days from April to June ⁷

Standard short-stay visitor visa fee by destination

Each row shows the main fee for an adult tourist on an ordinary passport, from the official source cited. Extra fees, such as service centre charges, are listed where they are compulsory.

Destination	Standard visitor visa fee	Notes
United States	US$185 ¹	B1/B2 fee, non-refundable ¹. Visa integrity fee of at least US$250 set by a 2025 law ¹³, not on the official fee list on 19 October 2026 ¹
Schengen area	€90 ²	€45 for children aged 6 to 11. Visa centre fee capped at €45 ²
United Kingdom	£135 ³	Up to 6 months, since 8 April 2026 ³
Canada	CAN$100 ⁴	Plus CAN$85 biometrics per person ⁴
Australia	AUD 250 ⁵	Subclass 600 Tourist stream, applying outside Australia ⁵
China	US$140 for US citizens, US$23 single entry for most others (applying in the US) ⁶	Reduced fees until 31 December 2026. Varies by nationality and mission ⁶
India	US$25 for 30 days, July to March (US$10 April to June) ⁷	e-Tourist Visa, most nationalities, plus 3% bank charge ⁷
Japan	¥15,000 single entry ⁸	Since 1 July 2026. Charged in local currency ⁸
United Arab Emirates	AED 200 plus 5% VAT ⁹	30-day single entry, Dubai ⁹
Saudi Arabia	SAR 300 ¹⁰	Plus compulsory medical insurance and VAT ¹⁰
South Africa	R425 ¹¹	Plus R500 ETA processing fee from 17 August 2026 ¹¹
Türkiye	Varies by nationality ¹²	Shown on evisa.gov.tr before payment. Many nationalities visa-exempt ¹²

How to read this table

Fees are in the currency the official source uses. Embassies abroad often charge the local currency equivalent ^2,8.
Refused applications are not refunded in the United States, the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, Australia, India and Saudi Arabia, according to each official source ^1,2^3,5^7,10.
Several destinations let some nationalities enter without a visa. Türkiye, for example, exempts US, UK, Canadian and Australian ordinary passports ¹².

Changes in 2025 and 2026

United Kingdom: visitor visa fees rose on 8 April 2026, from £127 to £135 for 6 months ³.
Japan: fees rose on 1 July 2026, from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 for a single entry ⁸.
South Africa: a R500 ETA processing fee was gazetted on 17 August 2026 ¹¹.
China: reduced visa fees were extended to 31 December 2026 ⁶.
United States: a visa integrity fee of at least US$250 became law on 4 July 2025 ¹³. The official fee page did not list it on 19 October 2026 ¹.

Common questions

Do these fees include visa centre charges?

No. Visa centre service fees come on top. In the Schengen area they are capped at €45 ².

Which visitor visas went up in 2026?

The UK on 8 April 2026 and Japan on 1 July 2026. South Africa added a R500 ETA fee on 17 August 2026 ^3,8¹¹.

Are visa fees refunded if I am refused?

Not for the United States, Schengen, UK, Australia, India or Saudi Arabia, according to their official rules ^1,2^3,5^7,10.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@visafeesexplained.com with the official link.

Sources

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.