Canada to hike application fees for temporary residents on December 1

Canada is increasing application and processing fees for temporary resident applications like visitor visas, work permits, and study permits starting December 1. Applications submitted before the deadline with the old fees will be processed accor...

By ET Online | Updated: Nov 21, 2024, 06.14 PM IST

Starting December 1, Canada will raise application and processing fees for various temporary resident applications, affecting visitors, workers, and students seeking to enter or extend their stay in Canada.

The fee increases will apply to several types of applications, including those for the restoration of temporary resident status, authorization to return to Canada, criminal rehabilitation for serious criminality, and Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs).

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has not yet released the updated application fees.

Current fees

According to a CIC News report, the current fees are as follows:

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

What if I paid the old application fee?

Applicants submitting complete applications to IRCC before a fee increase will generally not be affected by the change. Online applications are confirmed immediately, while mailed submissions may experience a delay. As long as the applicant paid the old fee, submitted a complete application, and mailed it before the fee change, the application will not be rejected. If additional payment is required, IRCC will provide instructions.

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