Canada Immigration Fee Calculator: IRCC Government Fees
The IRCC government fee for an Express Entry principal applicant is $1,590 CAD, including the $600 right of permanent residence fee, and each dependent child adds $270. A visitor visa costs $100, a study permit $150 and a work permit $155, plus biometrics where they apply. Use the calculator below to add your family and see your total.
The amounts come from the IRCC fee list dated 21 September 2026. Last updated: October 2026.
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How much does it cost to apply to IRCC?
IRCC charges a fee for most applications, and the amount depends on the application, the number of people and whether biometrics apply. An Express Entry principal applicant pays $1,590 with the right of permanent residence fee, and a spouse sponsorship pays $1,260 for the sponsor and applicant together. All amounts are in Canadian dollars.
Where do these figures come from?
The calculator uses the IRCC fee list. It covers IRCC government fees only. Language tests, credential assessments, medical exams, police certificates, provincial fees and professional fees come on top.
What changes your total
- Family size: each spouse and child adds a fee
- Biometrics: $85 per person, with a family maximum of $170
- Right of PR fee: some applications include it, some list it apart
- Extras: restoring status or a work permit holder fee can add to a total
Calculate your IRCC fees
Pick your application, add your family and see the total. The IRCC fee list is dated 21 September 2026. Source: IRCC. Related: Canada processing times and how to verify an RCIC.
Canada immigration fee calculator
Pick your application, add your family and see the IRCC government fees. The amounts come from the IRCC fee list.
IRCC fee list for the main applications
These are the main fees from the IRCC fee list, dated 21 September 2026. IRCC lists more services on its own fee page.
Temporary residence
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Visitor visa, per person | $100 CAD |
| Visitor visa, one fee for a family of five or more | $500 CAD |
| Extend your stay as a visitor, per person | $100 CAD |
| Study permit, including extensions, per person | $150 CAD |
| Work permit, including extensions, per person | $155 CAD |
| Open work permit holder fee, per person | $100 CAD |
| Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | $7 CAD |
| International Experience Canada | $184.75 CAD |
| Temporary resident permit, per person | $246.25 CAD |
| Restore status as a visitor | $246.25 CAD |
| Restore status as a student, with a new study permit | $396.25 CAD |
| Restore status as a worker, with a new work permit | $401.25 CAD |
Permanent residence
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Express Entry and other economic programs: principal applicant, including the right of PR fee | $1,590 CAD |
| Express Entry and other economic programs: spouse or partner, including the right of PR fee | $1,590 CAD |
| Dependent child, economic programs | $270 CAD |
| Business immigration: principal applicant, including the right of PR fee | $2,495 CAD |
| Humanitarian and compassionate: principal applicant, including the right of PR fee | $1,260 CAD |
| Right of permanent residence fee | $600 CAD |
| Permanent resident card | $50 CAD |
Family sponsorship
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Spouse, partner: sponsor and applicant, including the right of PR fee | $1,260 CAD |
| Dependent child (spousal sponsorship) | $180 CAD |
| Parent or grandparent: sponsor and applicant, including the right of PR fee | $1,260 CAD |
Citizenship
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult grant of citizenship | $653 CAD |
| Minor grant of citizenship | $100 CAD |
| Proof of citizenship (certificate) | $75 CAD |
Other
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Biometrics, one person | $85 CAD |
| Biometrics, maximum for a family of two or more | $170 CAD |
IRCC fee list dated 21 September 2026, checked 26 October 2026. Amounts are in Canadian dollars.
Rules to know before you pay IRCC
Government fees only
This tool adds up IRCC fees. Other costs, such as language tests and medical exams, come on top.
Pay the full fee
For citizenship, IRCC says it returns an application if you do not pay the full fee.
Right of PR fee
If you apply without the right of permanent residence fee, IRCC says you must pay the new amount, even if you paid the processing fee before a change.
Fees can change
For permanent residence applications mailed before a fee change, IRCC says in most cases it will not reject them and will tell you how to pay the difference.
Biometrics
IRCC lists $85 per person, with a family maximum of $170. Biometrics are valid for 10 years.
Check the fee date
This page shows the IRCC fee list dated 21 September 2026.
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Fee calculator FAQs
How much is the Express Entry fee?
IRCC lists $1,590 CAD for the principal applicant, which includes the $600 right of permanent residence fee. A spouse or partner adds $1,590, and each dependent child adds $270.
How much does a visitor visa cost?
IRCC lists $100 per person, or one $500 fee for a family of five or more applying together. Biometrics add $85 per person, with a family maximum of $170.
How much does a study permit or work permit cost?
IRCC lists $150 for a study permit and $155 for a work permit, per person. An open work permit also carries a $100 open work permit holder fee.
How much does family sponsorship cost?
IRCC lists $1,260 to sponsor a spouse or partner, which includes the right of permanent residence fee, and $180 for each dependent child. Sponsoring a parent or grandparent is $1,260 in the same way.
How much does Canadian citizenship cost?
IRCC lists $653 for an adult grant of citizenship and $100 for a minor. A proof of citizenship certificate is $75.
Does the calculator include lawyer, consultant or test fees?
No. It adds up IRCC government fees only. Language tests, credential assessments, medical exams, police certificates, provincial fees and professional fees come on top.
