Free tool
Student Visa Cost Calculator
Pick a country to see the full 2026 fee breakdown for its student visa — including the mandatory line items, the optional ones, and the gotchas (proof-of-funds, health insurance, biometrics) that the application fee never tells you about.
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United States
F-1 Student Visa
$510–$700
Total estimate (USD)
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United Kingdom
Student Route (Tier 4)
$1,300–$2,400
Total estimate (USD)
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Canada
Study Permit
$200–$350
Total estimate (USD)
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Australia
Student Visa (subclass 500)
$1,200–$1,800
Total estimate (USD)
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Germany
National Visa for Study
$200–$400
Total estimate (USD)
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France
VLS-TS (long-stay student visa)
$150–$300
Total estimate (USD)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a US F-1 visa cost in 2026?
Roughly USD 510–700 in mandatory fees: $350 SEVIS I-901, $185 MRV application fee, plus optional photos and courier fees. Some nationalities pay an additional reciprocity / issuance fee at the time of approval.
Why is the UK Tier 4 visa so expensive?
Most of the cost is the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) at £776/year for the full course duration. A 2-year MSc means £1,552 in IHS alone, on top of the £600 application fee.
What's the cheapest country for a student visa?
Germany (EUR 75 visa fee, plus blocked-account funds) and France (EUR 99 visa fee, plus Campus France) are the cheapest application-fee-wise. Total cost depends heavily on health insurance and proof-of-funds requirements.