Canada Visa Fee for 2026

Canada Visa and Immigration Fees for 2026

We’ve compiled a complete list of the Canadian application fees. All fees are listed in Canadian dollars and kept updated, so if there are any changes to the visa fees per person for your spouse or another family member, the changes will be reflected here. 

Canada Tourist Visa Fees

Fees for Visa-Exempt Travellers: The Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) Fee and the Entry Temporary Resident Visa

You must obtain the Electronic Travel Authorisation or eTA before you travel to Canada if you are from a visa-exempt country. Currently, the fee for the eTA to Canada is Can$7. 

If your eTA has been refused, you may be able to travel to Canada with a temporary resident permit. The processing fee for this visa is currently Can$246.25. 

Visitor Visa Fees 

If you need a visitor visa to travel to Canada, you will need a single or family visitor visa. You can also apply for visitor visa extensions or to restore visitor status. Each of these visitor visas has a fee: 

Canada Temporary Work Visa Fees

This list of fees covers all temporary work visas, from employer-specific work permits to open work permits: 

Working temporarily in Canada can be confusing. For example, some work placements do not need a visa (for example, if you are a guest speaker for an event under five days). Others, like performing artists working with a Canadian company, will require a visa. 

If you are unsure about what visa you need, or if you need one, get in touch with our leading immigration advisors and lawyers by calling +1 844 312 4979 or using our online form. We can advise you on the right immigration path for your situation.

Canada Work Visa Fees 

If you need to work in Canada for longer, you’ll need a different visa. The cost to obtain a work permit differs depending on the type of work you do and who is applying. For example, the principal applicant fee differs from the fee for processing and sponsoring your partner.

Here’s the updated list of all available Canadian worker visa fees and what they include: 

Canada Business Visa Fees 

If you are self-employed or an entrepreneur, you must apply for and be approved for a business visa. The fees per person will depend on their status. Business applicants pay a different cost from the rest of their family members. 

Canada Student Visa Fees

Student permits allow applicants to study in Canada at a designated learning institution. 

International students hoping to study in Canada must pay Can$150 for a study permit. This amount is per person. 

Canada Family Visa Fees

You can sponsor family members to join you in Canada. These fees apply to Canadians or visa-holders who wish to bring foreign-born family members to Canada. 

Refugee and Protected Persons Canadian Visa Fees

Refugees and protected persons do have to pay costs to apply to resettle in Canada. In certain circumstances, you may be exempt from fees. You may also access funds via the Immigration Loans Program if you cannot pay upfront costs. 

1. Principal applicant: Can$660
2. Add a spouse: Can$550
3. Add a dependent: Can$180

Canada Permanent Residence Fee

Acquiring permanent residence requires an additional fee on top of your original visa. Currently, the right of permanent residence costs Can$660 per applicant.

If, after living in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years, you intend to become a Canadian citizen, then you will need to pay the citizenship Canada fee:

• Adults: Can$653
• Stateless adult with a Canadian parent: Can$123
• Minors: Can$100

Are There Fee Waivers for Canada Visa Fees? 

There are fee waiver programs available. For example, if you are a worker in any of these organisations, then you and your employer will be exempt from visa fees: 

• Fulbright Program (Canada-USA) 
• Roosevelt Campobello International Park 
• International Development Research Centre (IDRC) 

You are also exempt if you are a: 

• Charitable or religious worker (unpaid)
• US Government Personnel and their families
• Military personnel family member
• Accredited foreign mission workers’ family family member
• Protected person/refugee

These are just a few instances where you may be exempt from paying fees. For the complete list or to learn if you are exempt, get in touch with our team.

Are Refunds Provided if a Canada Visa is Refused? 

You can get some of the costs refunded if your visa is refused, but not all of them. The fees you can get refunded if your application has already been processed include: 

• Right of permanent residence fee (PRFR) 
• Right of citizenship fee
• Open work permit holder fee (only if you are exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) 
• International Experience Canada (IEC) fees 

You’ll need to apply for a refund online. Once you apply, your request can take up to 8 weeks to be reviewed and issued. 

How Can Immigration Advice Service Help with Your Canadian Visa?

Knowing the correct fee you should be paying can help you budget for your application in advance. We’ve provided a complete list of visa fees per person. You’ll find the individual fees, spouse fees, family class visa fees, and other group visa fees for 2026 in our list. We are also here to help with any immigration questions or concerns. Our team of expert immigration lawyers can help assemble a flawless application to improve your chances of success. We can help you acquire a loan or an exemption if you apply. We can help you move to Canada from the UK or any other country, so get in touch with our friendly, helpful team today at +1 844 312 4979 or by sending us a message online.