As of December 1, application and processing fees for tourist, worker, and student applications to Canada will rise. Multiple applications for temporary residents looking to renew their status or enter the country will now cost more, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These applications include:
- The restoration of temporary residency applications (for tourists, employees, and students)
- Permit to return to Canada applications
- Criminal rehabilitation applications (even for significant crimes)
- Temporary Residency Permit (TRP) applications.
The agency has yet to publicize the new application costs.
Current fees
| 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 clients who paid the old application fee should expect
Applicants who submit a complete application to the IRCC using the previous cost will often not have to worry about fee adjustments after the fact. Online applications are processed instantly, guaranteeing that the agency can verify a legitimate submission immediately or shortly after. There will be a delay between when the applicant sends the required papers, and the IRCC receives them if an applicant applies by mail.
Fees could vary throughout this period. Typically, the agency won’t turn down an application if the applicant:
- Paid the full previous fee
- Submitted an application in its entirety
- Applied via mail before the fee modification.
