Canadian PR Application Fees

Canadian Government Fees and Application Costs 

1. Does the Canadian government charge a fee for submitting a Canadian Immigration Application?
Fees are payable to the Canadian government as follows:
   
                   Category of applicant                                                                 Currency
                            Federal                                                                                  CAD($)

• Skilled Worker/Family Class Principal applicant                                          550
• Entrepreneur, Self-Employed and Investor Principal applicant                    1,050
• Each accompanying family member 22 and over                                        550
• Each family member under 22 years old                                                      150
• Right of Permanent Resident Fee (payable before landing)                           490

Fees are subject to change at any time.Additional government fees may apply for certain provincial immigration categories.

2. When do I pay Canadian government fees?
Canadian government fees must be submitted concurrently with your Canadian Immigration Application and are refundable at any time before assessment of the application by a Canadian Immigration Visa Officer has begun. If any provincial fees are required they are payable at the time that your application is submitted to the province. The Right of Permanent Resident Fee may be paid at any time prior to the issuance of your Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa and is refundable if, for any reason, you do not become a Canadian Permanent Resident.

3. In what currency must I pay the Canadian government fees?
Canadian Immigration Visa Offices will accept the payment of fees in Canadian dollars and some Canadian Immigration Visa Offices outside of Canada will also accept local currency. It is recommended to pay fees in Canadian dollars, if it is feasible, because of currency fluctuations. Canadian Immigration Visa Offices set and change exchange rates from time to time and if you have not submitted the exact foreign currency your application will be returned, causing a delay. At the very least you should consult with an expert in these matters, or seek instructions from the particular Canadian Immigration Visa Office as to the specific amount payable, the name of the payee and the bank upon which the payment may be drawn.

4. What is the Right of Permanent Resident Fee (RPRF)?
The principal applicant and accompanying spouse/common law partner must pay this fee currently set at CAD 490 and can do so at any time before their Canada Immigation Visa is issued. The Right of Permanent Resident Fee is fully refundable if for any reason the principal applicant or accompanying spouse/common law partner do not land in Canada as permanent residents.

5. If I am already in Canada, do I still have to pay the Right of Permanent Resident Fee?
Yes, all applicants 22 years of age or older must pay the Right of Permanent Resident Fee.

6. Are there any other fees or costs associated with the Canadian Immigration application process?
You can expect to pay fees related to medical examinations and, if required, to the notarization and/or the translation of documents into French or English.