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Visa Cost Stack Calculator
The funds requirement is money you hold; the cost stack is money you spend. Price every line that the application adds, then divide by the number of applicants.
Fees vary by route, location, applicant age and family size, and they change. Use current figures from the official application page and allow for costs that appear later, such as additional documents or a second appointment.
Spent money is not held money
Application costs come out of the same account as the funds you must evidence. If the balance is close to the requirement, paying the fees can push it below. Fund the cost stack separately and keep the required balance intact until the evidence is submitted.
Some costs are per applicant and some are per application, and a few depend on age. Enter the total for the party you are applying for rather than multiplying everything by the number of passports.
The lines people leave out
Translations, certifications, courier return and travel to a biometrics appointment are easy to overlook. They are small individually and material as a stack, especially for a family applying from a city without a visa centre.
Keep receipts and a simple record. If an application is refused and a reapplication is needed, the stack is paid twice, which changes the budget more than any single fee.
Frequently asked questions
Are these fees the same everywhere?
No. Fees depend on the route, the location, the applicant age and the exchange rate applied. They also change, so use the official page for your application.
Should the cost stack be part of the funds requirement?
No. The requirement is a balance you hold; fees are spent. Budget them separately so paying them does not break the balance.
What if I apply as a family?
Enter the total for the whole party and the number of applicants. Some lines are per person, some per application, and the per-applicant figure averages the difference.