Canada Announces Increase in Permanent Residence Application Fees Effective April 30, 2024
Revised Permanent Residence Fees for Various Programs
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have recently revealed plans for an adjustment in Canada’s permanent residence (PR) fees, scheduled to take effect from 9:00:00 AM Eastern Time on April 30, 2024.
This alteration aligns with Canada’s Immigrant and Refugee Protection (IRPR) regulations and is determined based on the cumulative percentage increase to the Consumer Price Index for Canada, as reported by Statistics Canada.
Revised PR Fees for Various Programs
| Program | Applicants | Current Fees (April 2022 – March 2024) | New Fees (April 2024 – March 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee | Principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $515 | $575 |
| Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class, and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food) | Principal applicant | $850 | $950 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $850 | $950 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $230 | $260 | |
| Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot) | Principal applicant | $570 | $635 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $570 | $635 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $155 | $175 | |
| Business (federal and Quebec) | Principal applicant | $1,625 | $1,810 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $850 | $950 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $230 | $260 | |
| Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives) | Sponsorship fee | $75 | $85 |
| Sponsored principal applicant | $490 | $545 | |
| Sponsored child (principal applicant under 22 years old and not a spouse/partner) | $75 | $85 | |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $570 | $635 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $155 | $175 | |
| Protected persons | Principal applicant | $570 | $635 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $570 | $635 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $155 | $175 | |
| Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy | Principal applicant | $570 | $635 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $570 | $635 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $155 | $175 | |
| Permit holders | Principal applicant | $335 | $375 |
Please note: IRCC revises the Canada PR fees every two years. Therefore, if you apply for Canada PR from India on or after April 30, 2024, you must adhere to the fees listed above.
Exemption from Paying the Right of Permanent Residence (RPR) Fee
In addition to dependent children and protected persons, certain applicants are exempt from paying the RPR fee. These include:
- Sponsored child of a principal applicant under the family reunification class, under the age of 22 years without a spouse or common-law partner.
- Principal applicants under the humanitarian and compassionate consideration and public policy classes.
It’s essential to note that “permit holder” applicants cannot include accompanying family members in their permanent residence applications. Individuals qualifying for PR through this class must submit their Canada PR application as principal applicants.
Additional Fees Required for Canada PR Visa
Apart from the outlined fees, obtaining a Canada PR visa necessitates payments for various additional services:
- Language Proficiency Test: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in either English or French through tests like IELTS, costing around INR 17,000, and valid for 2 years.
- Educational Credential Assessment: The evaluation of foreign educational credentials through Canadian bodies like WES incurs costs of around CAD 200, plus delivery fees.
- Medical Examination: A medical examination by recognized panel doctors costs approximately CAD 70 to 100.
- Police Clearance Certificate: Obtaining a police clearance certificate, indicating a clean criminal record, costs around CAD 10.
- Biometric Fees: Providing biometric information entails a fee of approximately CAD 85, with families applying together for a visitor visa incurring a maximum fee of CAD 170.
- Proof of Funds: Applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) must demonstrate settlement funds to support themselves and accompanying family members.
Canada PR Assistance Available
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