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Student Visa & Insurance Cost Calculator

Enter your visa application fee, biometrics or administrative fee, required health insurance premium, proof-of-funds figure, and any expected renewal fees to see the total visa-and-insurance cost of your program and the cost per year.

Visa and insurance costs are easy to underestimate

Application fees, biometrics or administrative charges, and mandatory health insurance premiums are often quoted separately — and insurance in particular, paid monthly over a multi-year program, can add up to more than the visa fee itself. This tool totals both so nothing gets missed.

Proof of funds is not a cost — read it carefully

The proof-of-funds figure your visa requires is shown here purely for reference: it's typically an amount you must show access to (savings, a sponsor's letter, a loan approval), not money you spend as part of the visa process. Keep it separate from your actual visa + insurance spending.

Frequently asked questions

Is the proof-of-funds figure money I have to spend?

No — it's typically money you need to demonstrate access to (in a bank statement, sponsorship letter or similar), not a cost you pay out. It's shown here purely for planning and isn't included in the total visa + insurance cost.

Is this legal or immigration advice?

No. Visa fees, mandatory insurance coverage, and proof-of-funds requirements differ by country and visa type and change over time. Always confirm current requirements directly with your destination country's official immigration authority or your school's international student office.

Why include visa renewals?

Multi-year programs sometimes require renewing a student visa partway through, each time with its own fee. Set renewals to 0 if your visa is valid for your entire program length.

How is “cost per year” calculated?

It's the total visa and insurance cost divided by your program length in years (months ÷ 12) — useful for comparing against your other per-year cost figures from the study abroad cost estimator.

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