IRCC Fees 2026: Complete Canada Immigration Fee List by Application Type

Ansari Immigration
Jun 25
9 min read

IRCC fees changed on April 30, 2026, and most permanent residence applications now cost more than they did at the start of the year. This guide lists the current IRCC fees for every major application type, from a study permit to citizenship, with the exact amounts charged by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. All figures below were verified against the official IRCC fee list on June 18, 2026 (the page itself shows a date modified of April 30, 2026). Fees are in Canadian dollars and are set federally, so they are the same whether you apply from Vancouver, Toronto, or overseas. Bookmark this page and confirm the live figure before you pay, because IRCC updates these amounts periodically.

What this guide covers

This reference is organized the way IRCC organizes its own fee schedule:

Temporary residence: visitor visas, study permits, work permits, and extensions
Permanent residence: Express Entry and economic immigration, business immigration, caregivers, and the right of permanent residence fee
Family sponsorship: spouses and partners, parents and grandparents, and other relatives
Citizenship: grant, proof of citizenship, and resumption
Biometrics and other services: biometrics, employer compliance, and document replacement

Each table cites the official source directly beneath it. Where a fee recently increased, the date of the increase is noted so you can see what changed.

A photograph of a hand using a trackpad cursor to hover over the 'Date modified: April 30, 2026' section on the official Government of Canada online fee list. A notebook nearby shows handwritten verification details.

Current IRCC fees by application type (2026)

Temporary residence fees

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): $7.00
Visitor visa, single or multiple entry, per person: $100.00
Visitor visa, per family of 5 or more: $500.00
Extend your stay as a visitor, per person: $100.00
Restore your status as a visitor: $246.25
Study permit (including extensions), per person: $150.00
Restore your status as a student (restoration $246.25 plus new study permit $150): $396.25
Work permit (including extensions), per person: $155.00
Work permit, per group of 3 or more performing artists: $465.00
Open work permit holder fee: $100.00
Restore your status as a worker (restoration $246.25 plus new work permit $155): $401.25
Temporary resident permit, per person: $246.25
International Experience Canada: $184.75

Source: IRCC, Citizenship and immigration application fees: Fee list (date modified April 30, 2026), verified June 18, 2026.

Permanent residence fees (Express Entry and economic immigration)

Economic immigration (Express Entry, PNP, AIP, RCIP or FCIP, Quebec), your application with RPRF: $1,590.00
Economic immigration, your application without RPRF: $990.00
Include your spouse or partner, with RPRF: $1,590.00
Include your spouse or partner, without RPRF: $990.00
Include a dependent child: $270.00 per child
Business immigration (start-up visa, self-employed, Quebec business), your application with RPRF: $2,495.00
Business immigration, your application without RPRF: $1,895.00
Home care worker pilots, your application with RPRF: $1,590.00
Right of permanent residence fee (RPRF): $600.00
Permanent resident card: $50.00
Permanent resident travel document: $50.00
Permit Holders Class, your application with RPRF: $990.00
Protected person, your application: $660.00

Source: IRCC, Citizenship and immigration application fees: Fee list (date modified April 30, 2026), verified June 18, 2026. Permanent residence processing fees increased April 30, 2026.

Family sponsorship fees

Sponsor your spouse, partner, or child (abroad or in Canada), with RPRF: $1,260.00
Sponsor your spouse or partner, without RPRF: $660.00
Include a dependent child: $180.00 per child
Sponsor your parent or grandparent, with RPRF: $1,260.00
Sponsor your parent or grandparent, without RPRF: $660.00
Include the spouse or partner of your parent or grandparent: $1,260.00
Sponsor a relative aged 22 or older, with RPRF: $1,260.00
Sponsor a relative under 22 (not your dependent child): $780.00
Sponsor a dependent, adopted, or orphaned child: $180.00 per child

Source: IRCC, Citizenship and immigration application fees: Fee list (date modified April 30, 2026), verified June 18, 2026. Sponsorship fees increased April 30, 2026.

A photograph of a small family gathered around a desk, looking at an open binder. The father is using a blue pen to circle specific printed fee amounts on a spreadsheet, while the mother looks at a tablet displaying the total calculated cost.

Citizenship fees

Grant of citizenship, adult (18 and over): $653.00
Grant of citizenship, minor (under 18): $100.00
Stateless adult born to a Canadian parent: $123.00
Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship): $75.00
Search for your record of citizenship: $75.00
Resume your citizenship (18 and over): $530.00
Resume your citizenship (under 18): $100.00
Renounce your citizenship: $100.00
Right of citizenship fee: $123.00

Source: IRCC, Citizenship and immigration application fees: Fee list (date modified April 30, 2026), verified June 18, 2026. Citizenship fees increased March 31, 2026.

Biometrics, employer compliance, and other services

Biometrics, per individual: $85.00
Biometrics, per family of 2 or more: $170.00
Biometrics, per group of 3 or more performing artists: $255.00
Employer compliance fee: $230.00
Employer compliance fee, group of 3 or more entertainers: $690.00
Verify your status or replace an immigration document: $30.00
Authorization to return to Canada (ARC): $492.50
Rehabilitation, criminality: $246.25
Rehabilitation, serious criminality: $1,231.00

Source: IRCC, Citizenship and immigration application fees: Fee list (date modified April 30, 2026), verified June 18, 2026.

How to read and use this IRCC fees list

The single most important thing to understand about IRCC fees is the difference between the processing fee and the right of permanent residence fee. For most permanent residence applications, the headline number you see (for example, $1,590 for an Express Entry applicant) already includes both the $990 processing fee and the $600 right of permanent residence fee. You can choose the lower "without RPRF" amount when you apply and pay the $600 later, but you must pay it before you become a permanent resident. The RPRF does not apply to most temporary applications, and it is not charged to dependent children or protected persons.

Three rules make the tables above easier to apply to your own file:

Add biometrics separately. Most temporary residence applicants from visa-required countries pay the $85 biometrics fee on top of the application fee. A family applying together is capped at $170, even if there are more than two people.
Count every family member. Permanent residence fees are charged per person. An Express Entry principal applicant with a spouse and one child pays $1,590 plus $1,590 plus $270 before any biometrics.
Restoration is not the same as an extension. Extending your stay as a visitor is $100, but if your status has already expired, restoration costs $246.25 plus the new permit fee.

To check the figure that applies to you on the day you pay, use IRCC's official fee list, which is the source for every number in this guide.

How Amir reads this fee schedule

In practice, the fees themselves are rarely what trip applicants up. What causes problems is timing and completeness. When I explain this to clients and to students in my classes, the distinction I keep coming back to is "paid" versus "complete." Paying the fee is not the same as submitting a complete application, and IRCC will not start processing until both are done.

A few patterns I see repeatedly: applicants who select the "without RPRF" option to save $600 at submission and then forget about it, only to be surprised when IRCC requests the right of permanent residence fee right before landing. Families who pay one biometrics fee instead of using the $170 family cap, or who pay per person and overpay. And temporary residents who let status lapse and assume an extension is enough, when restoration, at $246.25 plus the permit fee, is what they actually need. None of these are large sums on their own, but each one can delay a file by weeks if it surfaces at the wrong stage. As a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), part of what I do at consultations is map the full fee picture before submission so there are no mid-process surprises.

Talk to Amir Ansari, RCIC before you pay. If you are unsure whether your Express Entry, sponsorship, or work permit fees are calculated correctly for your exact family size and situation, book a consultation so we can confirm the total before you submit and avoid a costly correction later.

A photograph taken during a citizenship ceremony, showing a smiling woman holding a Canadian citizenship certificate while shaking hands with an official. In the foreground, an official sign displays the Grant of Citizenship (Adult) fee of $653.00.

How IRCC fees affect your application

Fees are due at submission for almost every application, and most online applications will not let you submit until payment clears. For Express Entry, you pay after you receive an invitation to apply and complete the electronic application for permanent residence. For family sponsorship, the sponsor and the person being sponsored are covered by the combined fee shown in the family sponsorship table. For citizenship, the adult grant fee already bundles the processing fee and the right of citizenship fee into the single $653 amount.

Budget for the full picture, not just the headline fee. An Express Entry couple with one child is looking at roughly $3,450 in IRCC fees before biometrics, and biometrics adds another $170 for the family. None of this includes third-party costs that IRCC does not collect, such as language tests, educational credential assessments, medical exams, or police certificates. Those vary by provider and country and are not part of the IRCC fee schedule, so confirm them separately. Processing fees are also separate from how long an application takes; for current timelines, see our companion guide to Canada immigration processing times.

What to do if your situation does not fit the standard case

Not every applicant pays the standard amount, and a few situations deserve special attention:

Refunds. IRCC refunds some fees if processing has not started, and the right of permanent residence fee is refundable if you do not become a permanent resident. Request a refund through your online account rather than assuming it happens automatically.
Fee exemptions. Certain applicants, including some refugees and protected persons, are exempt from specific fees. The protected person permanent residence fee, for example, does not include the right of permanent residence fee.
Recent increases. Permanent residence and sponsorship fees increased on April 30, 2026, citizenship fees increased on March 31, 2026, and some removal-cost amounts increased on April 1, 2026. If you saved a screenshot of an older fee, do not rely on it.
Paying after you apply. You can pay the right of permanent residence fee at the same time as your application or later, but paying it upfront avoids a delay near the end of processing.

Sponsorship cases have an added layer: while there is no general income minimum to sponsor a spouse, parent and grandparent sponsors must meet an income test, so review the minimum necessary income to sponsor a spouse alongside the fees. And because fees are only one part of the timeline, applicants planning ahead often check the Canada citizenship application processing time before budgeting for the grant fee.

If your case involves an exemption, a refund question, or a complex family structure, confirm the exact amount on the official IRCC fee list before paying, and treat any figure you find on a third-party site, including this one, as a starting point to verify rather than a final answer.

Frequently asked questions about IRCC fees

How much are Canada immigration fees in 2026?

It depends on the application. A study permit is $150, a work permit is $155, a visitor visa is $100, and an Express Entry permanent residence application is $1,590 per adult, which already includes the $600 right of permanent residence fee. Most temporary applicants also pay $85 for biometrics.

How do I pay IRCC fees online?

You pay through your IRCC secure online account using a debit or credit card. The system shows you the list of fees you owe, including processing, biometrics, and the right of permanent residence fee where applicable, and most applications cannot be submitted until payment clears.

Can I pay immigration fees with a credit card?

Yes. IRCC accepts payment by credit card, and most debit cards, through your online account. The card does not need to be in the applicant's name, which helps when a family member or representative pays on the applicant's behalf.

Are immigration fees tax deductible in Canada?

Government application fees paid to IRCC are generally not deductible on your personal income tax return. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances, so confirm with a tax professional rather than assuming a deduction.

Does IRCC refund the PR fee if I cancel or am refused?

The right of permanent residence fee is refundable if you do not become a permanent resident, and some processing fees are refundable if processing has not started. Request the refund through your IRCC account; it is not always automatic.

Who is exempt from IRCC government fees?

Some applicants are exempt from specific fees, including certain refugees and protected persons. Exemptions are narrow and application-specific, so confirm your eligibility on the official IRCC fee list or with a licensed RCIC before assuming a fee does not apply to you.

Not sure which fees apply to your family? Book a consultation with Amir Ansari, RCIC, and we will calculate your exact IRCC fees for your specific application and family size, so you submit once, correctly, without overpaying or triggering a delay.

Canada Immigration Processing Times 2026: Complete Guide - Current IRCC wait times by application type, the companion reference to this fee guide.
What Is a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) in Canada? - How the right of permanent residence fee connects to landing and becoming a PR.
How Long Does It Take to Get Canada Permanent Residency? - What to expect on timelines once your fees are paid and your application is submitted.

This article is for general information only. It is not legal advice. Program criteria, requirements, processing times, and selection approaches can change without notice. Always confirm details on official government websites or consult a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) for advice specific to your situation.