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Highlights: Canada visa application fee is to be increased from December 01, 2024

• IRCC is planning to increase the application and processing fees for certain Canadian visas.
• The application and processing fee will increase for visitor, worker, and student visa applications.
• The updated visa fees will be applicable from December 01, 2024 onwards.
• Visa fees will also be increased for temporary residents in Canada willing to extend their status.

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Canada visa fee application to be increased

According to recent news, the application and processing fees for certain Canada visas including Canada visitor visa, Canada work permit and Canada student permit is to be increased from December 01, 2024.

IRCC is also planning to increase fees for Canadian temporary residents seeking a status extension or seeking entrance in Canada, which include the following category of temporary residents:

• Temporary visitors, workers, and international students
• Applicants who are Authorised to return to Canada
• Temporary Resident Permit applicants
• Applicants charged with serious criminality

The updated fee is soon to be released by the department.

 

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Current Fees for various Canadian Visas

The table below lists the current fee details of certain Canadian visas:

Application type	Current application fees (CAD)
Restoration of visitor status	$ 229.00
Restoration of student status	$ 379.00
Restoration of worker status	$ 384.00
Authorization to return to Canada	$ 459.55
Inadmissible on grounds of criminality	$ 229.77
Inadmissible on grounds of serious criminality	$ 1,148.87
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)	$ 229.77

 

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What happens if you pay the old application fee?

Candidates applying for a Canada visa online need not worry about the fee if they receive a confirmation after their submission. Applications sent via mail might face a delay between the times IRCC receives them.

Your application will not be rejected if:

• The old fee payment is completed
• The submitted application is complete
• The application is mailed before the fee change comes into effect

IRCC will guide you with adjusting the application fee in case you are required to make an additional payment.

 

How to pay the difference on an IRCC application after an application fee change?

Candidates making a paper-based application might have to pay the difference amount if they have paid the old fee after the fee requirements are updated.  The steps to be followed to pay the difference amount to IRCC are listed below:

Step 1: Calculate the difference amount to be paid

Step 2: Use the “Make an Additional Payment” option in IRCC online payment portal

Step 3: Enter the difference amount to be paid

Step 4: Collect the fee payment receipt

Step 5: Sign in to your account or create a new one to complete the fee payment

Step 6: Submit the receipt as instructed by IRCC

 

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