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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Official Cost Of</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/</link><description>Find the official charge and what it covers</description><item><title>Australia’s citizenship fees by application and concession</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/australia-citizenship-application-fees-2026/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/australia-citizenship-application-fees-2026/</guid><description>Australia’s July 2026 fee schedule lists AUD 595 for citizenship by conferral under general eligibility. A qualifying Pensioner Concession Card holder pays AUD 85 under the same category. Descent, resumption and evidence have separate fees.</description></item><item><title>British Columbia land title fees for searches, transfers and charges</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/british-columbia-land-title-search-registration-fees-2026/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/british-columbia-land-title-search-registration-fees-2026/</guid><description>British Columbia’s Land Title and Survey Authority lists C$11.06 for an electronic title search and C$83.82 for a title transfer or ordinary mortgage registration from 1 April 2026. The published schedule assigns separate fees to certification, mortgage discharge and document images.</description></item><item><title>Canada’s citizenship grant, certificate and search fees</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/canada-citizenship-grant-certificate-search-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/canada-citizenship-grant-certificate-search-fees/</guid><description>The standard adult citizenship application costs CAD 653, including a CAD 123 right-of-citizenship fee. A minor application costs CAD 100 and citizenship proof costs CAD 75.</description></item><item><title>What changed in Canada’s permanent residence fees in 2026</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/canada-permanent-residence-fee-changes-2026/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/canada-permanent-residence-fee-changes-2026/</guid><description>Canada raised its right of permanent residence fee from CAD 575 to CAD 600 on 30 April 2026. The main application charge rose by CAD 40 for selected economic routes and by CAD 85 for the federal and Quebec business classes.</description></item><item><title>How much it costs to issue a court claim for money in England and Wales</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/england-wales-court-money-claim-issue-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/england-wales-court-money-claim-issue-fees/</guid><description>The court fee for a money claim starts at GBP 35 for claims up to GBP 300. The schedule has seven fixed-fee bands up to GBP 10,000, then a percentage band and a maximum issue fee.</description></item><item><title>Power of attorney registration fees in England and Wales</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/england-wales-power-of-attorney-registration-and-fee-relief/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/england-wales-power-of-attorney-registration-and-fee-relief/</guid><description>The Office of the Public Guardian charges GBP 92 to register one lasting power of attorney in England and Wales. Registering both a personal welfare and a property and financial affairs instrument costs GBP 184 before any fee relief. A lower charge can apply for an approved remission or certain corrected applications.</description></item><item><title>Rod fishing licence fees in England and Wales</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/england-wales-rod-fishing-licence-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/england-wales-rod-fishing-licence-fees/</guid><description>An adult 12-month licence costs GBP 36.80 for trout and coarse fishing with up to two rods, or GBP 93.10 for salmon and sea trout. Short licences and annual concessions have separate rates.</description></item><item><title>European Patent Office fees for filing, search, examination and grant</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/european-patent-office-filing-search-examination-fees-2026/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/european-patent-office-filing-search-examination-fees-2026/</guid><description>The European Patent Office’s April 2026 schedule lists EUR 135 for an online European patent application and EUR 285 for non-online filing. Search, designation, examination and grant use separate fees.</description></item><item><title>France INPI trademark filing and renewal fees by class count</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/france-inpi-trademark-filing-renewal-class-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/france-inpi-trademark-filing-renewal-class-fees/</guid><description>France’s INPI lists EUR 190 to file a standard trademark electronically for one class and EUR 290 to renew one class. Each additional class adds EUR 40. Collective and guarantee marks have higher base charges of EUR 350 to file and EUR 450 to renew.</description></item><item><title>Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI application fees for adults and children</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/global-entry-nexus-sentri-application-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/global-entry-nexus-sentri-application-fees/</guid><description>Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI each list a US$120 application fee. For applicants under 18, each program’s fee rules provide an exemption tied to a parent or legal guardian’s enrollment or application.</description></item><item><title>Great Barrier Reef visitor charges from 1 April 2027</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/great-barrier-reef-environmental-management-passenger-charges-2027/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/great-barrier-reef-environmental-management-passenger-charges-2027/</guid><description>The Reef Authority lists an increase from AUD 8.50 to AUD 9 for a full-day visitor and from AUD 4.25 to AUD 4.50 for a part-day visitor from 1 April 2027.</description></item><item><title>Irish Passport Online fees for books, cards and bundles</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/ireland-passport-online-book-card-and-bundle-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/ireland-passport-online-book-card-and-bundle-fees/</guid><description>An adult standard Irish passport book costs EUR 75 through Passport Online. The same book and a passport card cost EUR 100 as a bundle. For children, a standard book starts at EUR 20 before applicable postage, and a standard book and card bundle starts at EUR 45.</description></item><item><title>Ireland’s apostille and document authentication fees</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/ireland-public-document-apostille-authentication-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/ireland-public-document-apostille-authentication-fees/</guid><description>Ireland charges EUR 40 per standard apostille or authentication stamp, EUR 100 per adoption dossier and EUR 10 per qualifying goods export document.</description></item><item><title>Regular collection admission at the Tokyo, Kyoto and Kyushu national museums</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/japan-national-museum-regular-collection-admission-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/japan-national-museum-regular-collection-admission-fees/</guid><description>Tokyo National Museum lists JPY 1,000 for adult admission to its collection exhibitions and JPY 500 for university students. Kyoto National Museum lists JPY 700 and JPY 350 when its collection exhibitions are open. Kyushu’s Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall lists those same two prices.</description></item><item><title>New Zealand’s NZeTA application charges and visitor levy</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/new-zealand-nzeta-and-visitor-levy-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/new-zealand-nzeta-and-visitor-levy-fees/</guid><description>Immigration New Zealand charges NZ$17 for an NZeTA through the official app or NZ$23 through its website. The separate NZ$100 visitor levy applies to many travellers. Travellers who are exempt from the levy can still need a travel authority.</description></item><item><title>Singapore ACRA registration fees by business structure</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/singapore-acra-business-registration-fees-by-structure/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/singapore-acra-business-registration-fees-by-structure/</guid><description>The standard ACRA name and registration fees total SGD 115 for a one-year sole proprietorship or general partnership, a limited partnership or a limited liability partnership. A local company’s name and registration fees total SGD 315. Later renewal and filing charges depend on the structure.</description></item><item><title>Singapore’s adult bus and rail fares from 26 December 2026</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/singapore-adult-public-transport-distance-fares-december-2026/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/singapore-adult-public-transport-distance-fares-december-2026/</guid><description>From 26 December, standard adult card fares rise 12 cents for journeys up to 3.2 km and 13 cents for longer journeys. The table compares all 39 distance bands.</description></item><item><title>What Singapore’s Registry of Marriages charges for a licence or record</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/singapore-civil-marriage-licence-and-record-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/singapore-civil-marriage-licence-and-record-fees/</guid><description>Singapore’s Registry of Marriages lists a S$42 civil marriage licence application fee when at least one party is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. The ordinary application fee is S$380 when both are foreigners. Marriage searches, copies and changes have their own charges.</description></item><item><title>What Companies House charges to register and maintain a UK company</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/uk-companies-house-filing-fees-2026/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/uk-companies-house-filing-fees-2026/</guid><description>Companies House charges GBP 100 for standard digital incorporation and GBP 124 on paper. The price difference depends on the filing, and same-day incorporation uses a separate software fee.</description></item><item><title>How much the UK charges for selected work visas filed overseas</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/uk-overseas-work-visa-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/uk-overseas-work-visa-fees/</guid><description>A Skilled Worker application filed outside the UK costs GBP 819 at the standard rate when sponsorship is for up to three years, and GBP 1,618 when it runs longer. The Home Office publishes separate rates for eligible jobs and routes.</description></item><item><title>How much the U.S. Copyright Office charges to register a claim</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/us-copyright-registration-fee-schedule/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/us-copyright-registration-fee-schedule/</guid><description>An eligible Single Application costs USD 45. The Standard Application costs USD 65, and selected paper filings cost USD 125. Several group applications have their own prices and eligibility rules.</description></item><item><title>U.S. federal district court fees changing on 1 December 2026</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/us-federal-district-court-fee-changes-december-2026/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/us-federal-district-court-fee-changes-december-2026/</guid><description>A federal civil complaint fee listed by the District of Connecticut rises from $405 to $411 on 1 December 2026. The same notice shows changes for appeals, certification and archive retrieval. It identifies the Judicial Conference’s inflation adjustments and gives a side-by-side fee schedule.</description></item><item><title>What U.S. national park entrance passes cost in 2026</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/us-national-park-entrance-pass-prices-2026/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/us-national-park-entrance-pass-prices-2026/</guid><description>The National Park Service lists USD 80 for the resident America the Beautiful Annual Pass and USD 250 for the nonresident version. Senior, military and other passes have separate prices and eligibility rules.</description></item><item><title>U.S. consular visa application fees by category</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/us-state-department-nonimmigrant-visa-application-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/us-state-department-nonimmigrant-visa-application-fees/</guid><description>The U.S. State Department lists a $185 base application fee for most visitor and student visas, $205 for selected petition-based employment categories and $315 for E-category visas. The charge to process an application and the reciprocity fee due in some approved cases are separate line items.</description></item><item><title>Victoria’s legal certificate, name-change and postage fees</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/victoria-civil-registration-certificates-and-postage-fees/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/victoria-civil-registration-certificates-and-postage-fees/</guid><description>A legal birth, death or marriage certificate from Victoria’s civil registry costs AUD 59.10 before postage. The registry lists domestic express postage at AUD 10.60 and international express postage at AUD 58.60 for legal certificates.</description></item><item><title>What the Seattle–Bainbridge ferry costs by direction</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/washington-state-ferry-seattle-bainbridge-passenger-vehicle-fares/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/washington-state-ferry-seattle-bainbridge-passenger-vehicle-fares/</guid><description>Washington State Ferries lists USD 11.35 for an adult walk-on ticket from Seattle. A standard vehicle with its driver costs USD 20.25 in either direction.</description></item><item><title>Official passport fees in the UK and Canada</title><link>https://officialcostof.com/stories/passport-fees-uk-canada/</link><guid>https://officialcostof.com/stories/passport-fees-uk-canada/</guid><description>A standard adult UK passport costs GBP 102 for a domestic online application. Canada’s ten-year adult passport costs CAD 163.50 for applicants living in Canada under the schedule from 31 March 2026.</description></item></channel></rss>