Canada Visa Fees 2026: Visitor, Study, Work and PR Costs
Canadian immigration fees are set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and are charged per person, with biometrics on top for most applicants. This page lists the current fees for visiting, studying, working, permanent residence, family sponsorship and citizenship, taken from the IRCC fee list last modified on 21 September 2026.
Quick answer
In October 2026 a Canadian visitor visa costs CAD 100 per person, a study permit CAD 150 and a work permit CAD 155. An electronic travel authorization (eTA) costs CAD 7. Biometrics cost CAD 85 per person, or CAD 170 for a family of two or more applying together. Permanent residence through economic immigration, including Express Entry, costs CAD 1,590 for the main applicant, which includes the CAD 600 right of permanent residence fee, plus CAD 1,590 for a spouse or partner and CAD 270 for each dependent child. Citizenship costs CAD 653 for an adult and CAD 100 for a minor. All amounts are in Canadian dollars.
Temporary visit, study and work fees
| Application | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Electronic travel authorization (eTA) | 7 |
| Visitor visa, single or multiple entry, per person | 100 |
| Visitor visa, family of 5 or more applying at the same time and place | 500 |
| Extend your stay as a visitor, per person | 100 |
| Study permit, including extensions, per person | 150 |
| Work permit, including extensions, per person | 155 |
| Open work permit holder fee | 100 |
| International Experience Canada fee | 184.75 |
| Temporary resident permit, per person | 246.25 |
The single-entry and multiple-entry visitor visas cost the same; IRCC decides which one to issue based on your application. An open work permit applicant pays both the CAD 155 work permit fee and the CAD 100 holder fee. Our Canada work permit guide explains who qualifies for which permit.
Biometrics fees
| Who | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Individual | 85 |
| Family of 2 or more eligible people applying together (maximum) | 170 |
| Group of 3 or more performing artists (maximum) | 255 |
Permanent residence fees
Permanent residence applications have two parts: a processing fee and the right of permanent residence fee of CAD 600. IRCC shows the totals both with and without it.
| Program | Main applicant, with right of permanent residence fee | Main applicant, processing fee only | Spouse or partner | Dependent child |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic immigration, including Express Entry | 1,590 | 990 | 1,590 | 270 |
| Business immigration | 2,495 | 1,895 | 1,590 | Not listed here |
| Humanitarian and compassionate | 1,260 | 660 | 1,260 | Not listed here |
After you become a permanent resident, a permanent resident card costs CAD 50, and a permanent resident travel document costs CAD 50.
Family sponsorship fees
| Application | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor your spouse or partner | 1,260 |
| Sponsor your spouse or partner, without the right of permanent residence fee | 660 |
| Include a dependent child | 180 per child |
| Sponsor your parent or grandparent | 1,260 |
| Sponsor your parent or grandparent, without the right of permanent residence fee | 660 |
The same amounts apply whether your spouse, partner or children are abroad or already in Canada.
Citizenship fees
| Application | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Adult, 18 and over | 653 |
| Minor, under 18 | 100 |
| Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) | 75 |
| Resume your citizenship, 18 and over | 530 |
| Renounce your citizenship | 100 |
The fee list shows the right of citizenship fee as CAD 123.
If your status has expired
Restoring your status costs CAD 246.25, and if you were a student or worker you also pay for a new permit:
- Visitor: CAD 246.25.
- Student: CAD 396.25, which is the restoration fee plus a new study permit at CAD 150.
- Worker: CAD 401.25, which is the restoration fee plus a new work permit at CAD 155.
What employers pay
When an employer hires a foreign worker on an employer-specific permit, the employer pays an employer compliance fee of CAD 230. It does not apply to open work permits.
Worked examples
- One person applying for a work permit: CAD 155 for the permit and CAD 85 for biometrics.
- One student: CAD 150 for the study permit and CAD 85 for biometrics.
- A couple with one child applying through Express Entry: CAD 1,590 for the main applicant, CAD 1,590 for the spouse or partner and CAD 270 for the child, plus biometrics of up to CAD 170 for the family.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Canadian visitor visa in 2026?
CAD 100 per person for a single or multiple entry visitor visa, with a maximum of CAD 500 for a family of five or more people applying at the same time and place. Biometrics cost CAD 85 per person.
How much does a Canadian study permit cost?
CAD 150 per person, including extensions. Biometrics cost a further CAD 85.
How much does a Canadian work permit cost?
CAD 155 per person, including extensions. Open work permit holders pay an additional CAD 100.
How much does Canadian permanent residence cost through Express Entry?
CAD 1,590 for the main applicant, made up of a CAD 990 processing fee and the CAD 600 right of permanent residence fee. A spouse or partner costs CAD 1,590 and each dependent child CAD 270.
What is the right of permanent residence fee?
A CAD 600 fee that is part of a permanent residence application. IRCC lists each program's cost both with it and without it.
How much does Canadian citizenship cost?
CAD 653 for an adult aged 18 or over and CAD 100 for a minor under 18.
How much are biometrics for Canada?
CAD 85 for an individual and a maximum of CAD 170 for a family of two or more eligible people applying together.
Sources (official only)
- IRCC — Citizenship and immigration application fees: fee list (modified 21 September 2026)
- IRCC — Work permit: applying from outside Canada
- IRCC — Open work permits
All fees verified against the IRCC fee list on 13 October 2026. Fees change, so check the official list before you pay. Information, not legal advice.