Study-visa fees by country (from India)

Quick answer. Each country charges its own government fee to apply for a student visa, separate from tuition, living funds and any biometrics/health charges. Approximate current fees are: Canada CAD $150; the UK around £524; Australia about AUD $1,600; the USA US $185 plus the US $350 SEVIS fee; New Zealand about NZD $430; Germany around €75; Ireland €60–100. Governments revise these regularly, so always confirm the current fee on the official immigration site before you pay — and pay only through official channels, never a middleman.

Approximate visa fees at a glance

Government application fees only — tuition, living funds, biometrics and health surcharges are extra. Verify each figure at source, as fees change:

Country	Approx. study-visa fee (verify at source)
Canada	CAD $150 (study permit)
UK	~£524 (Student visa) + IHS separately
Australia	~AUD $1,600 (Subclass 500 base)
USA	US $185 visa fee + US $350 SEVIS I-901
New Zealand	~NZD $430 (student visa)
Germany	~€75 (national D visa)
Ireland	€60 (single) / €100 (multi) long-stay

What the fee does and does not cover

The visa fee is only the application charge. On top of it you must still show proof of funds (tuition + living), and you may pay separately for biometrics, a medical exam, and health cover or surcharge (like the UK IHS). Budget for the full picture, and never pay a visa fee in cash to an agent — pay the government directly through the official portal.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the study-visa fee for Canada from India?

The Canadian study-permit application fee is around CAD $150, plus a separate biometrics fee. This is only the government charge — you must also show proof of funds (a GIC plus tuition). Confirm the current fee on the IRCC website before paying, and pay through the official portal.

Do I pay the visa fee to the agent or the government?

Always to the government, through the official application portal or visa centre — never in cash to an agent. A genuine consultant may help you apply, but the visa fee itself is paid directly to the authorities. Anyone insisting on collecting the fee in cash is a red flag.

Sources

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Reviewed against official government sources; figures that change (fees, fund thresholds) are dated and linked — always verify at the source. — Recepta Editorial.

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Last updated: 2026-07-18