Posted on April 03 2024

Increase in Canada PR fees is applicable from April 30, 2024. Apply now!

By
Anshul Singhal
, Editor

Updated April 03 2024

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Highlights: IRCC increased Canada PR fees starting April 30, 2024!

IRCC has announced that Canada’s permanent residence fees will be increasing.
The changes to Canada’s PR fees will be applicable from April 30, 2024.
The fee changes are only applicable to the period between April 2024 and March 2026.
IRCC initiates these changes according to Canada’s Immigrant and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR).

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Changes to Canada PR fees

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
Protected persons	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Protected persons	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Protected persons	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Permit holders	Principal applicant	$335	$375
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Principal applicant	$850	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$850	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Accompanying dependent child	$230	$260
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsorship fee	$75	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsored principal applicant	$490	$545
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsored child (principal applicant under 22 years old and not a spouse/partner)	$75	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Business (federal and Quebec)	Principal applicant	$1,625	$1,810
Business (federal and Quebec)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$850	$950
Business (federal and Quebec)	Accompanying dependent child	$230	$260

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How do you get a Canada Permanent Residency Visa?

Follow the below steps to apply for your Canada PR visa:

Step 1: Complete your language ability tests before applying for Canada PR.
Step 2: Select the immigration program and submit your application based on the requirements of that immigration program.
Step 3: Submit all the necessary documents.
Step 4: Submit proof of funds to support your stay in Canada.
Step 5: Once approved, you will receive confirmation of your PR status and a COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence) card.
Step 6: Now get your Canada PR.