Canada Immigration Fees 2026: PR, Citizenship, Permits and Sponsorship (Full Table)

As of October 2026, an economic permanent residence application (Express Entry, PNP and similar) costs $1,590 for the principal applicant, spousal sponsorship costs $1,260, adult citizenship costs $653, a study permit costs $150 and a work permit costs $155. Biometrics add $85 per person. These figures come from the IRCC fee list, last updated September 21, 2026, and include the PR fee increase that took effect on April 30, 2026.

Key points

• PR fees rose on April 30, 2026. The RPRF is now $600 (was $575).
• The right of citizenship fee rose to $123 on March 31, 2026, so adult citizenship is now $653.
• Study permit $150, work permit $155, open work permit holder fee $100.
• Government fees are only part of the cost. Language tests, medical exams, police certificates and credential assessments are extra.
• Fees change regularly. Check the IRCC fee list on the day you pay.

What changed in 2026

Date	Change	Source
March 31, 2026	Right of citizenship fee from $119.75 to $123	IRCC notice
April 30, 2026	RPRF from $575 to $600; economic PR processing fee from $950 to $990; family class processing fee from $545 to $570; other PR fees up	IRCC notice

IRCC says applications received on or after April 30, 2026 pay the new PR fees. PR fees are adjusted every two years under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. The right of citizenship fee is adjusted every year for inflation under the Service Fees Act.

Permanent residence fees

All fees are in Canadian dollars, as of October 2026.

Applicant	With RPRF	Without RPRF
Economic PR, principal applicant (Express Entry, PNP, AIP, pilots)	$1,590	$990
Economic PR, spouse or partner	$1,590	$990
Economic PR, dependent child	$270	—
Humanitarian and compassionate, principal	$1,260	$660
Humanitarian and compassionate, spouse or partner	$1,260	$660
Humanitarian and compassionate, dependent child	$180	—
Right of permanent residence fee (RPRF) on its own	$600	—

About the RPRF: you can pay it with your application or later, when IRCC asks for it. Dependent children do not pay it. If your application is refused, you can ask for the RPRF back.

For program details, see our Express Entry guide and PNP guide.

Family sponsorship fees

Application	With RPRF	Without RPRF
Sponsor a spouse or partner	$1,260	$660
Sponsor a parent or grandparent	$1,260	$660
Dependent child (included or sponsored)	$180	—

The $1,260 total covers the sponsorship fee, the principal applicant’s processing fee and the RPRF. Note that new Parents and Grandparents Program intake has been paused since July 15, 2026. See our spousal sponsorship guide for more.

Citizenship fees

Applicant	Fee
Adult (18+): $530 processing + $123 right of citizenship	$653
Minor (under 18)	$100
Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)	$75

Read our Canadian citizenship requirements guide before you pay. A refused application means paying again.

Temporary residence fees

Application	Fee
Study permit (including extensions)	$150
Work permit (including extensions)	$155
Open work permit holder fee (added to the work permit fee)	$100
International Experience Canada participation	$184.75
Visitor visa (including super visa), per person	$100
Visitor visa, family maximum (5 or more applying together)	$500
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)	$7
Temporary resident permit	$246.25

An open work permit (for example, a PGWP or spousal open work permit) costs $255 in total: $155 plus the $100 open work permit holder fee.

Restoring status

Restoration of status	Fee
As a visitor	$246.25
As a student (includes new study permit)	$396.25
As a worker (includes new work permit)	$401.25

Biometrics, PR cards and travel documents

Item	Fee
Biometrics, one person	$85
Biometrics, family of 2 or more applying together (maximum)	$170
PR card (new or replacement)	$50
Permanent resident travel document (PRTD)	$50

Employer fees

Employers hiring through the International Mobility Program pay an employer compliance fee of $230 (as listed on the IRCC fee list). LMIA fees are set by Employment and Social Development Canada and are not on the IRCC list. See our LMIA guide.

Costs that are not government fees

Plan for these too. Prices vary by country and provider, so we do not list amounts.

• Language tests (such as IELTS, CELPIP, TEF or TCF)
• Educational credential assessment (ECA) for Express Entry
• Immigration medical exam by an IRCC panel physician
• Police certificates from each country where you lived
• Translations of documents not in English or French
• Courier and photo costs
• Provincial nomination fees, which each province sets
• Proof of funds: not a fee, but money you must show for some programs

Sample budgets

These use only the IRCC fees above, as of October 2026.

Single Express Entry applicant

• Economic PR with RPRF: $1,590
• Biometrics: $85
• IRCC total: $1,675 (plus language test, ECA, medical, police certificates)

Couple with one child, Express Entry

• Principal: $1,590
• Spouse: $1,590
• Child: $270
• Biometrics (family): $170
• IRCC total: $3,620

Spousal sponsorship, one spouse

• Sponsorship with RPRF: $1,260
• Biometrics: $85
• IRCC total: $1,345

Adult citizenship

• IRCC total: $653

Avoiding fee mistakes

Paying the wrong amount is one of the simplest ways to delay an application. Common problems:

• Using an old fee. Many websites still show the $575 RPRF or the $649.75 citizenship total. Applications received on or after April 30, 2026 (PR) and March 31, 2026 (citizenship) must pay the new amounts.
• Forgetting the open work permit holder fee. A PGWP or spousal open work permit needs both the $155 work permit fee and the $100 holder fee.
• Missing a family member. Each accompanying spouse and child has their own fee in a PR application. Count everyone.
• Not paying biometrics. If you need to give biometrics, pay the fee with your application so IRCC can send your instruction letter.
• Skipping the RPRF without a plan. You can pay it later, but IRCC will not finalize your PR until it is paid. Budget for it from the start.

Refunds

IRCC generally refunds processing fees only if it has not started processing your application, and it refunds the RPRF if you withdraw or are refused. You request a refund through IRCC, and it can take time. Check IRCC’s refund page before you withdraw an application.

How to pay

You pay IRCC fees online when you apply, usually by credit card or debit card through your IRCC account. Keep your payment receipt. Pay the fee that is in effect on the day IRCC receives your application.

What to do next

• Check the live IRCC fee list before paying.
• Add non-government costs to your budget early.
• Follow fee and rule changes on our updates page and the Canada country hub.

This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. For your own case, speak to a licensed RCIC or Canadian immigration lawyer.