Immigration · Family application costs
Citizenship, sponsorship and PR card fee calculator.
IRCC lists fees per person. This adds them up for the application you are actually filing: a family becoming citizens, sponsoring a spouse or parent with dependants, or renewing PR cards, and shows how much of it is the refundable right of permanent residence fee.
Sponsoring a spouse costs $1,260, of which $600 is the refundable RPRF, plus $180 per dependent child. An adult citizenship application is $653, a minor $100, a PR card $50.
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The fees used
| Item | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Citizenship, adult 18+ (processing + $123 right of citizenship fee) | $653 |
| Citizenship, minor under 18 | $100 |
| Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) | $75 |
| Sponsor spouse or partner, incl. RPRF ($660 without) | $1,260 |
| Sponsor parent or grandparent, incl. RPRF ($660 without) | $1,260 |
| Spouse or partner of a sponsored parent, incl. RPRF ($660 without) | $1,260 |
| Dependent child on a sponsorship (per child, no RPRF) | $180 |
| Right of permanent residence fee (RPRF) | $600 |
| Permanent resident card | $50 |
| Permanent resident travel document | $50 |
Source, read 29 September 2026: IRCC fee list, page modified 2026-09-21. IRCC says the RPRF is refunded if you withdraw or it refuses your application, and that it does not apply to dependent children of a principal applicant or sponsor.
Frequently asked questions
Is the sponsorship fee the same in Canada and abroad?
For a spouse or partner, IRCC lists the same $1,260 (or $660 without the RPRF) for both, and $180 per dependent child.
Do I get money back if I am refused?
Only the $600 RPRF. IRCC calls it the only fee it can refund after processing starts.
What is not included?
Biometrics (which IRCC lists for visitor, study and work permits), language tests, police certificates, medical exams, translations and any lawyer or consultant fees.
Estimate only — not immigration advice
IRCC changes fees without a fixed schedule and has more categories than covered here. Confirm your exact fee at ircc.canada.ca before paying.