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Application for permanent residence — Canadian Experience Class (IMM 5609)

Step 3: Pay the fees

Calculating your fees

Use the table below to calculate the total amount of fees to be paid. There are two (2) types of fees:

1. The processing fee which must be included with your application and

Processing Fee Number of persons Amount per person Amount Due
Principal applicant 1 x $550 $550
Each family member age 22 or older   x $550  
Each family member under age 22 who is married or in a common-law relationship   x $550  
Each family member under age 22 who is unmarried and not in a common-law relationship   x $150  
Total payment:  

2. The Right of Permanent Residence Fee, which will be requested by the Visa Office at a later stage if your application is approved.

Right of Permanent Residence Fee Number of persons Amount per person Amount Due
Principal applicant 1 x $490 $ 490
Spouse or common-law partner   x $490  
Total Payment:  

Note: Dependent children are exempt from paying the right of Permanent Residence fee.

Incorrect fee payment

Important information Incorrect fee payments may delay processing your application.

Payment issue CIC will…
No fee included

return your application.

Note: processing of your application will only start after you return your application with requested fees.

Insufficient fees included

inform you of how much to pay and how to pay.

Note: Processing of your application will only continue after you provide the correct fees.

Overpayment
  • start processing your application
  • send you a refund as soon as possible.

Note: you do not have to request a refund, it will be done automatically.

Payment method options

You may pay by certified cheque, bank draft or money order made payable to the “Canadian Consulate General.” Do not enclose cash.

Additional fees

You must also pay for the following for yourself and your family members (if applicable):

  • medical examinations
  • police certificates
  • language assessments

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