The Canada PR visa fees was changed on 30 April 2024 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It was also announced that the changed fees will remain the same for the next 2 years. This change has been announced in accordance with the rising inflation and cost of living. The first time IRCC increased PR fees was in 2020, and since then, IRCC has announced that every 2 years, the department will keep on increasing the fees.
This blog will give you a comprehensive idea of the latest Canada permanent residence fee that has been set for each immigration program.
Canadian PR Visa Fee for Each Program
Canada PR Visa Fee for Business Immigration Programs (in CAD)
| Business Immigration Programs | Type of Applicant | Type of Application | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| – Start-up Visa program – Self-Employed Persons program – Quebec Business Immigration | Main Applicant | Application Processing Fee | 1810 |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 575 | ||
| Spouse/Partner | Application Processing Fee | 950 | |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 575 | ||
| Dependent Child | – | 260 |
Canada PR Visa Fee for Economic Immigration Programs (in CAD)
The following fees are for these programs:
- Express Entry
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Atlantic Immigration Program
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
- Agri-Food Pilot
- Quebec Selected Skilled Worker Program
| Main Applicant | Spouse/Partner | Dependent Child | ||
| Application Processing Fee | Right of Permanent Residence Fee | Application Processing Fee | Right of Permanent Residence Fee | – |
| 950 | 575 | 950 | 575 | 260 |
Canada PR Visa Fee for Family Sponsorship Program (in CAD)
The Family Sponsorship Program visa fees are as follows:
| Sponsored Person | Parents & Grandparents & Spouse/Partner | Fees |
| Main Applicant | Sponsorship Fee | 85 |
| Application Processing Fee | 545 | |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 575 | |
| Dependent Child | – | 170 |
| 170- Independently Sponsor a Child (from abroad) 175 – Sponsoring a Dependent child | ||
| Spouse/Partner | Sponsorship Fee | 85 |
| Application Processing Fee | 545 | |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 635 |
For Relatives & Adopted Child (Fees in CAD)
| Sponsored Person | Type of Application | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Main Applicant | Sponsorship Fee | 85 |
| Application Processing Fee | 545 – Relatives (22 Years or Older) 85 – Relatives (under 22 Years) | |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 575 | |
| Dependent Child | – | 170 |
| Spouse/Partner | Application Processing Fee | 545 |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 635 |
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