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Visa Xpert Fees and Service Charges
One table of what every Visa Xpert service costs, per person: the government or embassy fee, the VFS or visa centre fee, our service charge and the total. Figures are the same ones published on our individual visa and PCC pages. Where we have not published a fixed charge, ask us for a quote.
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Fees at a glance
- Service charge from₹3,000 per person (Schengen, USA)
- All-in totalsUK visit ₹23,000 · Canada ₹17,500 · Japan ₹3,850
- Gulf PCC from₹9,500 (Dubai) per person
- Confirm your totalCall +91 89211 53604 or WhatsApp
Quick answer
Visa Xpert charges a fixed service fee per person for most visas, for example ₹3,000 for a Schengen or USA visitor visa, on top of the government fee and any VFS or BLS centre fee. For some services we quote an all-in total, such as ₹23,000 for a UK Standard Visitor visa, ₹17,500 for a Canada visitor visa and ₹3,850 for a Japan tourist visa. Government fees are set in foreign currency and change with exchange rates, so we confirm the exact amount before you pay anything.
Visa Xpert fee table: every service, per person
Figures checked on 4 November 2026 against our service pages. Government fees in foreign currency are converted at the embassy or VFS rate on the day you pay. Tap a service for its full checklist and fee notes.
| Service | Government / embassy fee | VFS / centre fee | Our charge | Total per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ||||
| UK Standard Visitor: tourist, family visit, business | £135 (up to 6 months) | Standard VFS appointment free; document upload included; optional premium services extra | Included | ₹23,000 (varies with the GBP rate) |
| UK PLAB / exam or clinical attachment visit | £135 | As above | Included | ₹23,500 |
| UK India Young Professionals (youth mobility) | £340 + health surcharge £1,552 (paid online) | Standard VFS appointment free | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 + £340 + £1,552 |
| UK family visa (dependant of an ILR holder) | £2,064 + health surcharge £1,035 per adult per year (£776 per child) | VFS courier, SMS and document upload included in our charge | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 + £2,064 + health surcharge |
| UK Student and student dependant | £558 + health surcharge £776 per year | Standard VFS appointment free | Ask us for a quote | Ask us for a quote |
| UK Skilled Worker and dependant | From £819 + health surcharge £1,035 per year (Health and Care Worker: from £324, surcharge exempt) | Standard VFS appointment free | Ask us for a quote | Ask us for a quote |
| UK Graduate and switching inside the UK | £937 (Graduate) or from £943 (switch) + health surcharge | Applied online from inside the UK | Ask us for a quote | Ask us for a quote |
| UK eVisa set-up help after approval | – | – | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Ireland | ||||
| Ireland short-stay: tourist or family visit | €60 single / €100 multiple entry (₹5,300 / ₹9,000) | VFS service charge extra | Included | ₹12,500 single / ₹16,500 multiple + VFS fee |
| Ireland long-stay: dependant or employment visa stamping | €60 single / €100 multiple entry | VFS service charge extra | Included | ₹13,000 single / ₹17,000 multiple + VFS fee |
| Schengen (29 countries) | ||||
| Schengen short-stay visa, any of the 29 countries | €90 adult (₹9,500–₹10,200 depending on the embassy rate) | VFS or BLS fee ₹649–₹3,437 depending on the country | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 + €90 + VFS/BLS fee (per-country table) |
| United States | ||||
| USA B1/B2 visitor (new application with interview) | US$185 (about ₹18,130) | No separate centre fee | ₹3,000 | ₹21,130 |
| USA C1/D crew | US$185 (about ₹18,130) | No separate centre fee | ₹3,000 | ₹21,130 |
| USA B1/B2 renewal (dropbox at VFS Kochi) | US$185 (about ₹18,130) | VFS courier ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹23,530 |
| Canada | ||||
| Canada tourist or family visit (visitor visa) | CAD 100 visa + CAD 85 biometrics | Biometrics at VFS included | Included | ₹17,500 all-in; courier ₹2,000 after approval |
| Australia | ||||
| Australia tourist or business visitor (subclass 600) | From AUD 250 | Online (ImmiAccount); biometrics only if asked | Ask us for a quote | Ask us for a quote |
| Japan | ||||
| Japan tourist or dependent | ₹500 (valid to 31 March 2027) | VFS ₹800 | Included | ₹3,850 |
| South Korea | ||||
| South Korea tourist (C-3) | ₹3,600 single (₹8,100 multiple; ₹6,300 express) | VFS ₹1,600 | Ask us for a quote | Ask us for a quote |
| South Korea student, work or dependent | ₹5,400 | VFS ₹1,600 | Ask us for a quote | Ask us for a quote |
| Singapore | ||||
| Singapore tourist / business | S$30 | Authorised agent fee, included | Included | ₹4,200 |
| Turkey | ||||
| Turkey sticker visa | Consulate fee, included | VFS courier and SMS, included | Included | ₹22,500 |
| Turkey e-Visa | Fee shown on evisa.gov.tr, included | None (online) | Included | ₹6,500 |
| Russia | ||||
| Russia tourist e-Visa | Portal fee, included | None (online) | Included | ₹7,000 |
| South Africa | ||||
| South Africa tourist (ETA or visitor visa) | Shown on the ETA portal | – | Ask us for a quote | Ask us for a quote |
| Saudi Arabia and Kuwait | ||||
| Saudi Arabia family visit, resident or work visa | Government and stamping fees depend on the visa category | – | Ask us for a quote | Ask us for a quote |
| Kuwait work or resident / family visa | Stamping charges depend on the visa category | – | Ask us for a quote | Ask us for a quote |
| Gulf police clearance certificates | ||||
| Dubai PCC | Included | Applied online, no centre visit | Included | ₹9,500; MOFA attestation ₹6,000; Emirates ID number trace ₹1,500 |
| Saudi Arabia PCC | Included | – | Included | ₹15,500 incl. MOFA attestation and English translation |
| Kuwait PCC | Included | – | Included | ₹15,500 |
| Oman PCC | Included | – | Included | ₹11,000; with MOFA ₹8,500 extra or MOFA + apostille ₹12,000 extra |
| Bahrain PCC | Included | – | Included | ₹10,000; urgent / original card ₹19,000; MOFA apostille ₹13,000 |
| Other services | ||||
| UK ENIC / ECCTIS, document attestation, travel insurance | Varies by service | – | Ask us for a quote | Ask us for a quote |
"Included" means the item is already inside the total shown. "Ask us for a quote" means we have not published a fixed charge for that service; call or WhatsApp +91 89211 53604 and we will quote in writing before you pay.
What is and is not included
Our service charge covers
- Checking that you are applying for the right visa and that your profile fits it
- A document checklist for your visa type, and a review of your financial and supporting documents
- Filling in the online application form and preparing the cover letter and itinerary where needed
- Guidance on booking your VFS, BLS or embassy appointment and biometrics
- A final check of the whole file before you submit, and help with any follow-up request from the embassy
Not included unless the table says so
- The government visa fee and, for UK visas, the Immigration Health Surcharge
- VFS, BLS or other visa centre service fees, and optional centre extras such as courier, SMS updates or premium lounge
- Travel insurance, flight and hotel bookings, photographs, translations, attestation and medical tests
- Fees for a second application after a refusal, which we quote separately
Government fees change
Embassies set their fees in pounds, euros, dollars or other currencies and revise them from time to time. The rupee amount depends on the exchange rate applied by the embassy or visa centre on the day. Government and visa centre fees are paid to them and are not refunded if a visa is refused. We confirm the exact total for your case in writing before you pay, and the figures on this page are updated when our service pages change.
Fees and service charges: frequently asked questions
What does the Visa Xpert service charge cover?
It covers our work on your application: checking the right visa for you, the document checklist, filling in the form, guidance on booking your appointment and biometrics, and a final check of the file before you submit. It does not include the government fee or the visa centre fee unless the table shows an all-in total.
Do your totals include the government visa fee?
Where the table shows a single rupee total, such as ₹23,000 for a UK Standard Visitor visa or ₹17,500 for a Canada visitor visa, the government fee is included. Where the total is shown as our charge plus a fee in foreign currency, you pay that fee online or at the visa centre on top of our charge.
Why does the rupee amount change?
Most visa fees are fixed in foreign currency, for example £135 for a UK visit visa or €90 for a Schengen visa. The embassy or visa centre converts it at its own rate on the day you pay, so the rupee total moves with the exchange rate. We confirm the current amount before you pay.
Is the fee refunded if my visa is refused?
Government and visa centre fees are paid to the embassy or centre and are not refunded if the visa is refused. Our service charge pays for the work of preparing and checking your application, which is done whether or not the visa is granted. We explain this before you pay.
Why do some services say ask us for a quote?
For UK work, student and dependant visas, Australia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and attestation work, the charge depends on the visa category and the work involved, so we quote for each case rather than publishing one figure. Call or WhatsApp +91 89211 53604 for a written quote.
Are there any hidden charges?
No. The only amounts beyond the table are optional visa centre extras you choose, such as courier or SMS updates, and changes in government fees or exchange rates, which we tell you about before you pay.
Where can I see the fee for one specific visa?
Every visa and PCC page on this site has a Fees and service charges section with the same figures as this table, plus the document checklist and processing time for that visa.
Want an exact total for your case?
Tell us the visa, the number of applicants and your travel dates. We will confirm the government fee, the centre fee and our charge in writing before you pay.