Visa Fee News & Cost Changes
News on visa fees and costs — fee increases and reductions, new surcharges, and how changing visa costs affect travellers and applicants.
Japan Visa Fees Rise 5x From July 1 for Indian
Japan raises single-entry visa fees from ₹1,750 to ₹8,752 effective July 1, 2026 — the first increase in 48 years.
Jun 23, 2026
US Visa Fast-Track: Pay ₹62,550 for 10-Day Appointment
The US State Department launches a paid expedited visa appointment pilot on July 1, 2026, letting B-1/B-2 applicants skip the queue for an extra ₹62,550.
Jun 23, 2026
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Fee Increases 25% for Indian Traveler
UK ETA fee rises from £16 to £20 effective April 9, 2026. Indian travelers now face higher costs for transit connections through British airports.
Apr 9, 2026 UK Visa Fees Rise 6-7% from April 8, 2026
UK increases visa fees by 6-7% from April 8, 2026, with Skilled Worker visa now ₹67,300, Student visa ₹45,800, and Visit visa at ₹11,100.
Mar 20, 2026 Japan Proposes 10-fold Visa Fee Hike for Indians
Japan's Cabinet approved a Bill raising visa extension fees from ¥10,000 to ¥100,000 and permanent residency applications from ¥10,000 to ¥300,000.
Mar 14, 2026
Egypt Visa Fee Rises to $30 for Indians
Egypt raised visa-on-arrival fees from $25 to $30 effective March 1, 2026, with single-entry 30-day visas now costing ₹2,495 for Indian travelers.
Mar 11, 2026 Japan Visa Fees May Rise 10x to ₹60,000 for Permanent
Japan proposes raising visa fee caps to ¥300,000 (₹1,80,000) for permanent residency and ¥100,000 (₹60,000) for status changes - first revision since 1982.
Mar 10, 2026 WISA Act Introduced in Congress to Remove H-1B Visa Restriction
New WISA Act in US Congress aims to reverse Trump-era H-1B restrictions including $100,000 employer fees, easing path for skilled Indian workers.
Mar 10, 2026
Australia Doubles Post-Study Work Visa Fees
Australia doubled Subclass 485 visa fees from AUD 2,300 to AUD 4,600 starting March 1, adding ₹2,50,000 burden for 3.4 lakh Indian students.
Mar 9, 2026 Australia Doubles Post-Study Work Visa Fee to ₹3 Lakh from
Australia's Temporary Graduate visa fee doubled to AUD 4,600 (₹3 lakh) from 1 March 2026. Indian students now pay twice as much for post-study work rights.
Mar 7, 2026
Singapore Student Visa Now Costs ₹1,800 for Indian Student
Singapore student visa fees range from ₹1,800-₹2,000 with tuition at public universities starting ₹6 lakh annually. 33,250 Indians currently study there.
Mar 7, 2026 Egypt Visa Fee May Rise to $30 from March 2026
Egypt visa fee could increase from $25 to $30 starting March 1, 2026. Travel association document suggests change but awaits official confirmation.
Feb 25, 2026
Thailand Scraps Visa Fees and Doubles Stay Duration for Indian
From February 20, Indian passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days instead of paying ₹4,600 VOA fee for 30 days. Extension possible for 30 more days.
Feb 21, 2026
UAE Overstay Fines: New ₹1,100 Daily Rate in 2026
UAE implements a unified AED 50 daily overstay fine for all visa types, with Indian travelers facing streamlined penalties and stricter enforcement.
Feb 12, 2026
Schengen Visa Goes Digital in 2026: New Online System, Same ₹9,600 Fee
Schengen visa applications move online with 15-day minimum processing from 2026. Digital platform launches but biometrics still required at VFS centres.
Feb 8, 2026