CanadaGovernment fees
What IRCC charges
Government fees exactly as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada charges them, for one adult applicant. Each requirements page recalculates them for your family size, including the family caps IRCC sets.
◇ Verified Oct 20, 2026
| Application | Processing | Biometrics | Total to IRCC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visit | |||
| Visitor Visa (TRV) | $100 | $85 | $185 |
| Super Visa | $100 | $85 | $185 |
| Study | |||
| Study Permit | $150 | $85 | $235 |
| Study Permit Extension | $150 | — | $150 |
| Work | |||
| Spousal / Family Open Work Permit | $255 | $85 | $340 |
| Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) | $255 | — | $255 |
Families
Government fees are charged per person. IRCC caps the visitor visa fee at $500 for a family of five or more applying together, and biometrics at $170 per family.
Paid to IRCC directly
You pay government fees online to IRCC, in Canadian dollars, by card. They are not refunded if an application is refused.
Not included
Medical exams, police certificates, translations, insurance and visa application centre charges are paid to those providers directly.