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.
Get StartedThe 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 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.
Those wishing to immigrate to Canada via the Investor, Entrepreneur, or Self-Employed streams of immigration must pay the following processing fees:
| Applicant | Processing fee in $ CAD |
|---|---|
| Principal applicant | $1,625 |
| Spouse, common-law or conjugal partner | Add $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 condition | Add $230 per dependent |
| Last updated May 10, 2022 | |
The following processing fees apply to:
| Application | Processing 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 condition | Add $230 each per dependent |
| Last updated May 10, 2022 | |
Permanent residents wishing to sponsor their family to Canada will be required to pay the following fees:
| Application | Processing 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 child | Add $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 | |
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.
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:
| Application | Processing 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 certificate | Add $75 per person |
| Resume citizenship application | $530 per person |
| Resume citizenship application (18 and under) | $100 per person |
| Right of citizenship fee | Add $100 per person |
Similar to how permanent residence processing fees vary from program to program, temporary resident fees will differ depending on the type of visa.
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:
| Application | Processing 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 |
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.
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.
| Application | Processing 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 |
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:
| Application | Processing fee in $ CAD |
|---|---|
| Study permit | $150 per person |
| Restore a study permit | $350 |
Every person submitting the following applications, must include fingerprints and a photo (biometrics):
Biometrics Fees
| Type of Applicant | Cost |
|---|---|
| Individual applicants | $85 CAD |
| Families applying together | Maximum total fee of $170 CAD |
| Groups of 3 or more performing artists and their staff | Maximum total fee of $255 CAD |
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