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Canada Permanent Resident Immigration Fees Increase

Written By

Corinna Frattini

May 30, 2024

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If you plan to move to Canada you have to pay several immigration fees to process your application to become a permanent resident. As of April 30, 2024, here are some of the current permanent residency fees increases:

Fee: Economic Immigration (Including Express Entry)*As of April 30, 2024
Your application (includes processing fee and right of permanent residence fee)$1,525.00
Your application (without right of permanent residence fee)$950.00
Right of permanent residence fee$575.00
Include your spouse or partner (includes processing fee and right of permanent residence fee)$1,525.00
Include a dependent child (without right of permanent residence fee)$260.00/child
Permanent Resident Card$50
(no increase)
Permanent Resident Travel Document$50
(no increase)
Citizenship – application fees
Adult (18 and over)
Minor (under 18)		$630
$100
Biometrics:
Per person
Per family (2 or more people)
$85.00
$170.00
*Fees apply to: Agri-food pilot, Atlantic immigration pilot, Atlantic immigration program, Canadian experience class, Federal skilled workers, Federal skilled trades, Provincial nominee, Rural and northern immigration pilot, Quebec-selected skilled workers. Be sure to budget for 2024 permanent residency fee increases.

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) the fee increases account for inflation since the last increase in 2022. Permanent resident fees increase every two years and consider the rising cost of delivering programs and services. The next fee increase will be in 2026.

At this time, the fees will not increase for the following:

  • – Canadian Permanent Resident Card ($50): a wallet-sized document that is issued to new permanent residents to confirm status in Canada 
  • – Permanent resident travel document ($50): a travel document valid for one entry
  • Certification or replacement immigration documents.

When calculating how much money you’ll need to move to Canada, remember to add these immigration fees to your budget. Canada’s immigration fees are less expensive than countries such as Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom, but these fees still add up.

What is the Right of Permanent Resident Fee?

The Right of Permanent Resident Fee is a separate fee all permanent resident applicants must pay when their application is approved. But to avoid processing delays, you can submit this fee while you pay your application fees. And if your application is not approved, the IRCC will give you a full refund.

How to Pay Canada Permanent Residency Immigration Fees

You can pay your Canada immigration fees online. Use the online form to indicate your country and the forms that you are submitting. IRCC will calculate the total fees that you owe.  

WRITTEN BY

Corinna Frattini

Senior Editor, Prepare for Canada

Corinna Frattini is the Senior Editor and Content Director for Prepare for Canada. She contributes articles to help newcomers achieve their goals in key areas related to living, working, and settling in Canada. With an extensive background in human resources and leadership development, her articles focus on what Canadian employers seek and how newcomers can continue their careers in Canada.

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