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From 1 January 2026, the service fee you pay to some Visa Application Centres (VACs) is changing. This service fee increase is necessary because of rising costs and is in line with inflation.
Check before you apply
To ensure you pay the correct fee use our online tool to find out what you need to pay.
Fees, decision times and where to apply
You can also check the VAC websites before submitting your application.
Countries increasing fees
The following countries and territories are raising the service fee:
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Fiji
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Japan
- Nepal & Bhutan
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Samoa
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
