2025 Update | How Much Does It Cost to Immigrate to Canada?

Overview of Immigration Costs to Canada

The costs associated with immigrating to Canada vary widely depending on the type of immigration and specific circumstances. Below is a brief outline of several main immigration types and their related costs:

Permanent Residency Fees (CAD)

• Permanent Residency Fee: $490
• Permanent Resident Card Fee: $50

Citizenship Application Fees (CAD)

• Adult Application Fee: $630 (includes processing and nationality fees)
• Minor Application Fee: $100 (processing fee)
• Citizenship Certificate Fee: $75

Biometrics Fees (CAD)

• Individual Fee: $85
• Family Fee (two or more people): $170

Application Fees by Category (CAD)

• Individual Application Fee: $1,040 (approximately HK$6,163)
• Spousal Application Fee: $1,040 (same as individual, approximately HK$6,163)
• Application Fee for Unmarried Children under 22: $150 (approximately HK$889)

Family Sponsorship Fees (CAD)

The costs for family sponsorship vary based on the number of immediate family members and the duration of financial responsibility. Here are the general highlights:

• 1 Person (Applicant): $25,338 per year
• Each Additional Person: Increases by $6,827
• Duration of Financial Responsibility:
  • Spouse: 3 years
  • Dependent/Adopted Children under 22: 10 years or until 25 years old
  • Dependent Children over 22: 3 years
  • Parents or Grandparents: 20 years
  • Other Relatives: 10 years

Additionally, different programs may have extra costs, such as the Start-up Visa (SUV), Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), and British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).

It is important to note that these fees are not exhaustive and may include additional costs such as attorney fees, planning fees, and project participation fees. It is advisable to seek professional immigration consultants or teams, like Bowtie Information Team, for more detailed and tailored immigration service plan costs.