Pay to sponsor your spouse, partner or children – Canada
Your fees
We recommend you pay the right of permanent residence fee (CAN$500) now to avoid future delays. You will have to pay it before you become a permanent resident.
| Fees | $CAN |
|---|---|
Sponsor your spouse or partner Sponsorship fee ($75), principal applicant processing fee ($475) and right of permanent residence fee ($500) |
1,050 |
Sponsor your spouse or partner without right of permanent residence fee Sponsorship fee ($75) and principal applicant processing fee ($475) |
550 |
Sponsor a dependent child Sponsorship fee ($75) and processing fee ($75) |
150(per child) |
Include any dependent child Include any dependent child on an application with your spouse or partner ($150) |
150(per child) |
If you or your family need to give biometrics, pay your biometrics fees at the same time you pay your other fees. Make sure you pay using the same payment method.
| Fees | $CAN |
|---|---|
| Biometrics – per person | 85 |
Biometrics – per family (2 or more people) Maximum fee for a family of 2 or more people applying at the same time and place |
170 |
How to pay your fees
Before you pay
Remember to include your proof of payment (receipt) with your application. Keep a copy for your records.
If you pay the wrong fees or don’t use one of the methods listed below, we will return your application to you without processing it. Once we start processing, we can’t refund your fees.
You will have to pay any costs for returning your file, overpayments, or any unrelated documents you included with your application by accident.
If we asked you to pay this fee for an application we are processing, follow the instructions on the payment request. Also, send proof of your payment with a copy of the original request to the office that asked you to pay it. We will also accept electronic copies.
Pay online and apply on paper
To pay your fees online you will need:
- PDF Reader software,
- a printer,
- a credit or debit card, and
- a valid email address.
When you finish, you must:
- print a receipt of your payment
- include it with your paper application
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