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IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)

Canada

Self-help guidance for Canadian immigration through IRCC. Most applications now flow through the online IRCC secure account. Confirm current fees on the IRCC fee list before paying.

Official portal: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html

Government forms & filing fees

Paid to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) · not to Sheria Smart

Every fee below is the official government amount. Sheria Smart does not collect government filing fees — you pay the agency directly at their portal.

Express Entry
Express Entry (FSW, CEC, FST)

Skilled workers eligible under Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades.

CAD 1,525
Paid to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
6 months (standard target)
PNP
Provincial Nominee Program

Skilled workers nominated by a Canadian province or territory.

CAD 1,525
Paid to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
IMM 1294
Study Permit Application

Foreign nationals accepted at a Designated Learning Institution in Canada.

CAD 150
Paid to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
4–16 weeks (varies by country)
IMM 1295
Work Permit Application (Outside Canada)

Foreign workers applying for closed or open work permits.

CAD 155
Paid to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
PGWP
Post-Graduation Work Permit

Recent graduates of eligible Canadian PGWP-eligible programs.

CAD 255
Paid to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
IMM 1344 + IMM 5532
Spousal / Common-Law Sponsorship

Canadian citizens and PRs sponsoring a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner.

CAD 1,205
Paid to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
10–12 months (outland and inland)
IMM 5257
Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)

Foreign nationals from visa-required countries visiting Canada.

CAD 100
Paid to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
IMM 5444
PR Card Renewal / Replacement

Permanent residents renewing or replacing a PR card.

CAD 50
Paid to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
CIT 0002
Application for Canadian Citizenship (Adults)

Permanent residents meeting residency and language requirements applying for citizenship.

CAD 630
Paid to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
24 months (average, decreasing)
Start-Up Visa
Start-Up Visa Program

Entrepreneurs with support from a designated Canadian investor/incubator.

CAD 2,140
Paid to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
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