Fees and expenses for the residency and citizenship process are as follows: $1425 plus service tax for the provisional residency, $1200 plus service tax for the permanent residency a year after obtaining provisional residency, and $1375 plus service tax for the naturalization. The fees are payable 70% in advance and the balance upon obtaining the particular status requested. For example, for the provisional residency, you would pay $997.50 plus service tax upon retaining us and the balance ($427.50 + service tax) upon obtaining your provisional residency. Total cost for this process is US$4,640 per person, including the 16% service tax.