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Applying for permanent residence — Business class applicants: Investors, entrepreneurs, self‑employed persons (IMM 4000)

Fees

The processing fee:

  • is non-refundable whether your application is approved or not;
  • must be paid when you send your application to the visa office;
  • must be paid by the principal applicant and each accompanying family member.

Use the table below to calculate the amount required in Canadian dollars (CDN$).

Important: For information on how to pay your fees, such as the acceptable payment method, consult the website of the visa office to which you will be applying (follow the links in www.cic.gc.ca). Your processing fee payment must accompany your completed application. If it does not, your application will be returned to you.

Processing Fee Number of
People
Amount
per Person
Amount Due
Principal applicant 1 x $1050 $1050
Spouse or common-law partner   x $550  
Each dependent child who is 22 years of age or older or who is married or in a common-law relationship, regardless of age   x $550  
Each dependent child under 22 years of age and not married or in a common-law relationship   x $150  
Total $

Right of Permanent Residence Fee

  • $490 per person for you (the principal applicant) and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable). Dependent children are exempt.
  • You will need to pay this fee before your application for permanent residence can be finalized. We will send you a request to pay this fee when we are ready to issue the permanent resident visa.

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