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Hidden Immigration Cost Checklist
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Legalisation, couriers, medicals, insurance, travel, tax advice and FX.
Short answer: hidden costs often include legalisation/translation, repeated couriers, medicals/vaccines, insurance, interview travel, tax and diligence RFEs, FX loss. A 10–20% budget buffer is prudent.
FAQ
Does agent quote include everything?
Demand an itemised list separating government and third-party fees.
RFEs cost more?
New translation/legalisation may arise.
Refusal loss?
Government and diligence fees often kept — a risk cost.
