Canada PR Fees for Express Entry and Skilled Workers: Full Cost Breakdown
The government fee for an Express Entry principal applicant is $1,590 CAD: a $990 processing fee plus the $600 right of permanent residence fee. A spouse or partner pays the same, each dependent child pays $270, and biometrics cost $85 per person or $170 for a family (IRCC fee list, checked October 2026). These fees also apply to the PNP, the Atlantic Immigration Program and the rural and Francophone pilots.
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What are the PR government fees?
PR government fees are the payments you make to IRCC when you apply for permanent residence. They have two parts: a processing fee and the right of permanent residence fee, known as the RPRF. You pay biometrics separately.
These are not your only costs. Language tests, an ECA, a medical exam and police certificates add to the total, and each provider sets its own price.
Who pays which fee?
You pay for yourself. Your spouse or partner pays the same amount, and each dependent child pays $270. You can pay the RPRF with your application or when IRCC approves it.
Why it matters
- Total: fees grow with your family size
- Payment: you pay inside your secure IRCC account by debit or credit card
- Changes: IRCC updates fees, so check the live list
- Extra costs: tests, an ECA, a medical exam and police certificates are separate
Can you cover the full cost?
A quick budget check before you apply.
Budget these IRCC fees
- $1,590 CAD for you
- $1,590 CAD for a spouse or partner
- $270 CAD for each dependent child
- $85 CAD biometrics each, or $170 CAD for a family
Budget these outside costs
- Language test: each test centre sets the price
- ECA: $231 to $285 CAD at the three we checked, before delivery
- Medical exam: panel physicians set the price
- Police certificates: each country sets the price
See the proof of funds amounts, the document checklist, the ECA and the invitation to apply.
PR fees by person
IRCC lists these amounts for Express Entry, the PNP, the Atlantic Immigration Program and the rural and Francophone pilots. Source: IRCC.
You
$1,590 CAD: $990 processing plus the $600 RPRF.
Spouse or partner
$1,590 CAD, the same as you.
Each dependent child
$270 CAD for each child.
Biometrics
$85 CAD per person, or $170 CAD for a family of 2 or more eligible people.
After you land
A PR card costs $50 CAD, and a PR travel document costs $50 CAD.
Not sure what your family will pay?
We total your IRCC fees and your outside costs before you apply.
Rules to know before you pay
Where you pay
You pay inside your secure IRCC account with a debit or credit card.
When to pay the RPRF
You can pay the $600 right of permanent residence fee with your application or when IRCC approves it.
Biometrics
IRCC lists $85 per person, and $170 as the maximum for a family of 2 or more eligible people.
Fees can change
IRCC updates its fees from time to time. Check the live IRCC fee list on the day you pay.
Provincial fees
Some provinces charge their own fee for a nomination. It is separate from IRCC fees, so check the province.
Outside costs
Tests, an ECA, a medical exam and police certificates are paid to their own providers, not to IRCC.
Related pages
These pages cover funds, documents, the ECA and the invitation.
How to pay your PR fees
Five actions take you from your fee total to your payment.
Count your people
List yourself, your spouse or partner and each dependent child.
Add your IRCC fees
Add the IRCC fee for each person, then biometrics.
Add outside costs
Add your language test, ECA, medical exam and police certificates.
Check the live list
Open the IRCC fee list on the day you pay.
Pay in your account
Pay the fees in your IRCC account and keep the receipt.
Want your total checked?
We total your IRCC fees and your outside costs for your family.
How to work out your PR cost, step by step
Six steps from your first count to your payment.
Count your family
Count you, your spouse or partner and each dependent child.
Add your IRCC fees
Use $1,590 for each adult and $270 for each child.
Add biometrics
Use $85 each, or $170 for a family of 2 or more.
Add outside costs
Add your tests, ECA, medical exam and police certificates.
Add your proof of funds
Show the funds IRCC requires. They stay yours and are not a fee.
Check the live list
Confirm every amount on the IRCC fee list before you pay.
Five mistakes that blow a PR budget
These mistakes catch people at the last step.
Forgetting the family
Your spouse or partner pays $1,590, and each child pays $270.
Forgetting biometrics
Biometrics are separate: $85 each, or $170 for a family.
Using an old fee list
Fees change. Use the live IRCC list on the day you pay.
Ignoring outside costs
Tests, an ECA, a medical exam and police certificates cost extra.
Mixing up funds and fees
Proof of funds is money you keep, not a fee you pay.
PR fee facts at a glance
Key facts from IRCC, checked October 2026.
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PR fees FAQs
How much are Canada PR fees for Express Entry?
An Express Entry principal applicant pays $1,590 CAD, made up of a $990 processing fee and the $600 right of permanent residence fee. Add $85 CAD for biometrics (IRCC, checked October 2026).
How much does a spouse or partner pay?
A spouse or partner pays the same $1,590 CAD. When you apply as a couple, biometrics are capped at $170 CAD.
How much does each child cost?
Each dependent child costs $270 CAD. Biometrics fall under the $170 CAD family maximum.
What is the right of permanent residence fee?
The RPRF is a $600 CAD fee that is included in the $1,590 figure. You can pay it with your application or when IRCC approves it.
What is the total government cost for a family?
A single applicant pays $1,675 CAD to IRCC. A couple pays $3,350 CAD, and a couple with two children pays $3,890 CAD, counting biometrics at the $170 family maximum.
What other costs should I plan for?
Language tests, an ECA, a medical exam, police certificates and translations are paid to their own providers. You also need proof of funds unless you are exempt, but that money stays yours.
How much does a PR card cost?
A PR card costs $50 CAD, and a PR travel document costs $50 CAD (IRCC fee list).
Do provinces charge their own fee?
Some do. A provincial nomination fee is separate from IRCC fees, so check the province official stream page.
Do the fees change?
Yes. IRCC updates fees from time to time. The list we used was modified on 21 September 2026, so check the live list before you pay.