Canadian Immigration Processing Fees

A standard set by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), government processing fees must be submitted along with most visa applications. These fees are the same regardless of your nationality or country of origin.

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The government processing fees for a permanent or temporary resident visa will depend on the number family of members that are accompanying the principal applicant, and are separate from any fees paid to an authorized representative, such as an attorney. Please note these fees are subject to change by IRCC without notice.

Permanent Residence Fees

Permanent residence fees vary from program to program, depending on the immigration stream to which you apply.  Applicants should note that once their application has been approved, they will be required to submit a payment for the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, a separate fee that must be paid by all approved applicants, regardless of which program they apply under.

Business Immigration Processing Fees

Those wishing to immigrate to Canada via the Investor, Entrepreneur, or Self-Employed streams of immigration must pay the following processing fees: 

ApplicantProcessing fee in $ CAD
Principal applicant$1,625
Spouse, common-law or conjugal partnerAdd $850
A dependent child under the age of 22 or a dependent over the age of 22 who is unable to support themselves financially due to a physical or mental conditionAdd $230 per dependent
Last updated May 10, 2022
Note: Those applying to certain provincial immigration programs may have to pay additional processing fees as determined by the provincial immigration authority.

Economic Immigration Processing Fees

The following processing fees apply to:

ApplicationProcessing fee in $ CAD
Principal applicant (Processing fee and right of permanent residence fee)$1365
Spouse, common-law or conjugal partner (with right of permanent residence fee)$1365
A dependent child under the age of 22 who is not a spouse or common-law/conjugal partner, or a dependent over the age of 22 who is unable to support themselves financially due to a physical or mental conditionAdd $230 each per dependent
Last updated May 10, 2022
Note: Those applying to certain provincial immigration programs may have to pay additional processing fees as determined by the provincial immigration authority.

Family Sponsorship Processing Fees

Permanent residents wishing to sponsor their family to Canada will be required to pay the following fees:

ApplicationProcessing fee in $ CAD
Spousal and dependent child sponsorship
Spouse or common-law partner (with sponsorship fee, principal applicant fee, and right to permanent residence fee)$1080
Dependent childAdd $155 per child
Parent or grandparent sponsorship
Parent or grandparent (with sponsorship fee, principal applicant fee, and right to permanent residence fee)$1080
Spouse or common-law partner of your parent or grandparent$1080
Dependent children of your parent or grandparent$155
Last updated May 10, 2022
Note: Those applying to certain provincial immigration programs may have to pay additional processing fees as determined by the provincial immigration authority.

Right of Permanent Residence Fee

The fees listed above do not include the $500 Right of Permanent Residence fee (RPFR), which must be paid once an application for permanent residence has been approved. This fee applies to all applicants and/or sponsored persons who are not dependent children or protected persons. The RPFR may be paid along with with required processing fees at the time of applying to avoid delays. In the event an application for permanent residence is denied and the applicant has prepaid the RPFR, this fee will be refunded. Note that all other processing fees are non-refundable.

Citizenship Processing Fees

If you or a family member are ready to embark on the final step of your immigration journey to obtain Canadian citizenship, you will be subject to the following fees:

ApplicationProcessing fee in $ CAD
Adult aged 18 and older$630 per person
Adopted minor (18 and under)$100 per person
Minor (18 and under)$100 per person
Citizenship certificateAdd $75 per person
Resume citizenship application$530 per person
Resume citizenship application (18 and under)$100 per person
Right of citizenship feeAdd $100 per person
Permanent residents who are approved for Canadian citizenship will be required to pay an additional $100 for the Right of Citizenship Fee, as well as $75 to receive their citizenship certificate.

Temporary Residence Fees

Similar to how permanent residence processing fees vary from program to program, temporary resident fees will differ depending on the type of visa.

Visitor Visa Processing Fees

Depending on your nationality,  country of origin, or other status, you may be required to apply for a visitor visa in order to travel to or transit through Canada. If you require a visitor visa to enter Canada, you must pay the following fees:

ApplicationProcessing fee in $ CAD
Visitor or Super visa for single or multiple entries to Canada$100 per person
Visitor visa for single or multiple entries to Canada for a family of 5 or more (all family members must apply at the same time)$500
Extend a visitor visa$100 per person
Restore a visitor visa$200 per person

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Processing Fees

Visa-exempt travellers who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents will be subject to a $7 electronic Travel Authorization fee. The eTA does not guarantee entry to Canada, and may be valid for up to five years.

Work Permit Processing Fees

The cost for work permits in Canada remains the same regardless of the industry in which you work or the stream under which you apply.

ApplicationProcessing fee in $ CAD
Work permit$155 per person
Work permit for a group of 3 or more performing artists(all artists and staff must apply at the same time)$465
Open work permit$100 per person
Restore a work permit$355

Study Permit Processing Fees

Students from all over the world come to Canada on a study visa to further their education at some of the finest institutions of the world. Student visa holders will be required to pay the following fees when applying for a study permit:

ApplicationProcessing fee in $ CAD
Study permit$150 per person
Restore a study permit$350

Biometrics Fees

Every person submitting the following applications, must include fingerprints and a photo (biometrics):

  • Visitor Visa
  • Work or Study Permit (excluding US nationals)
  • Permanent Residence
  • Refugee or Asylum

Biometrics Fees

Type of ApplicantCost
Individual applicants$85 CAD
Families applying togetherMaximum total fee of $170 CAD
Groups of 3 or more performing artists and their staffMaximum total fee of $255 CAD
Please note that temporary residence applicants (visitor visas, study permits, work permits) only need to give biometrics once every 10 years. Permanent residence applicants must give their biometrics with their application, regardless of if or when they have provided biometrics in the past.

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