Immigration fees

Please note that this list of fees should be used for reference only; the amounts may vary according to departmental directives of the federal or provincial governments..

Permanent residence
Candidates who apply for permanent residence in Canada must pay a governmental fee of immigration.

Fees required by Quebec authorities
Quebec authorities require a processing fee for candidates wishing to settle in the Province of Quebec. This fee is payable at the time of the application filing, and is not refundable should the application be refused. This fee is added to those required by the Canadian authorities.

Processing fees:

  • Skilled worker: $757 CAD
  • Independent Contractor and worker: $1,023 CAD
  • Investor: $10,000 CAD
  • Sponsorship: $269 CAD
  • Each dependant, including the spouse: $162 CAD

Fees required by Canadian authorities

VTwo different fees must be paid when you apply for immigration to Canada. One fee is charged for the processing your application and one for the settlement.
You must pay the processing fee upon the submission of your application to the Visa Service of Canada. This fee is not refundable.

Processing fee:

  • Skilled Worker: $550 CAD
  • Businessperson: $1050 CAD
  • Sponsorship: $550 CAD
  • Each dependent 22 years or older: $550 CAD
  • Each dependent under 22 years: $150 CAD

Settlement fee

  • $490 CAD

The settlement fee must be paid by the principal applicant, common law or spouse, and children of 22 years and over who accompany them. Unlike the processing fee, it is refundable in case the immigrant visa is not issued, not used, or the application is withdrawn

The following applicants are not required to pay these fees:

  • A dependent child of a principal applicant or sponsor, a child to be adopted, and also a brother, sister, nephew, niece, or grandchild who is an orphan.
  • Protected persons, including Convention refugees.

Other fees:
You must pay additional fees for :

  • Language tests (about $250 CAD)
  • French assessment test
  • International English Language Testing System
  • Medical examination (about $150 CAD )
  • Police certificates
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