Please note that all the fees specified in this section are in Canadian dollars.
The Fees for Permanent Resident Visas
Application | Fees |
The Sponsorship Application (per application) | $75 |
Family Class Applicants Applicants applying under the Family Class can pay their fees when the sponsor files the sponsorship application | |
The principal applicant | $475 |
The principal applicant, if under 19 years of age and not a spouse or common-law partner (including a dependent child of the sponsor, a child to be adopted and an orphaned brother, sister, niece, nephew or grandchild) | $75 |
The spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner of the principal applicant or, where a transitional provision applies, a family member of the principal applicant who is 22 years of age or older | $550 |
A family member of the principal applicant who is under 19 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner, or is 19 years of age or older who has been unable to be financially self-supporting since before the age of 19, due to a physical or mental condition | $150 |
Where a transitional provision applies, a family member of the principal applicant who:
| $150 |
The Self-Employed Persons Class, Start-Up Business Class, Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Class, Quebec Investor Class or Quebec Entrepreneur Class applicants | |
The principal applicant | $1,050 |
The Spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner of the principal applicant, or where a transitional provision applies, a family member of the principal applicant who is 22 years of age or older | $550 |
A family member of the principal applicant who is under 19 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner, or is 19 years of age or older who has been unable to be financially self-supporting since before the age of 19, due to a physical or mental condition | $150 |
Where a transitional provision applies, a family member of the principal applicant who:
| $150 |
Other Classes of Applicants The Economic Classes (including Express Entry) The Federal Skilled Workers, Quebec Skilled Workers, Federal Skilled Trades, Canadian Experience Class, Caregiver Program and Provincial Nominees | |
The principal applicant | $550 |
The Spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner of the principal applicant, or where a transitional provision applies, a family member of the principal applicant who is 22 years of age or older | $550 |
A family member of the principal applicant who is under 19 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner, or is 19 years of age or older who has been unable to be financially self-supporting since before the age of 19, due to a physical or mental condition | $150 |
Where a transitional provision applies, a family member of the principal applicant who:
| $150 |
The Fees for Visitor Visas – Temporary Resident Visas
Application | Fees |
Multiple entry | $100 |
Single entry | $100 |
Visitor visa – the maximum fee for a family To be eligible for paying the maximum fee of $500, all family members would need to apply at the same time and the same place | $500 |
The Transit Visa (for less than 48 hours in Canada) | 0 |
The Extension of Authorisation to stay in Canada as a visitor (temporary resident) | $100 |
The Fees for Work Permits
Application | Fees |
Work permit | $155 |
Work permit – the maximum fee for a group of three or more performing artists and their staff (refer to note at the end of this section) | $465 |
Open work permit holder (refer to note at the end of this section) | $100 |
The Fees for Study Permits
Application | Fees |
Study permit | $150 |
The Fees for Biometrics
The authorities require citizens of certain countries and territories to give their biometrics i.e. fingerprints and photographs, when these individuals apply for:
- Visitor visas
- Study permits or,
- Work permits
The biometrics fee typically covers the cost of collecting fingerprints and digital photos. It also covers the Visa Application Centre (VAC) core services for clients who submitted their applications through Visa Application Centres (VACs).
Typically, the core services offered by Visa Application Centres (VACs) comprise:
- Application completeness checks
- Transmission of applications to the visa office
- Transporting supporting documents to and from the visa office
- Transporting passports to and from the visa office and,
- Online application tracking services
Application | Fees |
Individual | $85 |
Family | $170 |
Group of entertainers – three or more | $255 |
The Fees for Temporary Resident Permits
Application | Fees |
Temporary Resident Permits | $200 |
The Fees for Electronic Travel Authorisations (eTAs)
Application | Fees |
Electronic Travel Authorisation | $7 |
