Frequently
Asked
Questions |
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| Does the Canadian government
charge a fee for submitting a permanent resident application? |
Fees are payable to the Canadian government
as follows:
| Category
of applicant |
Currency |
| Federal |
CAD$ |
| Skilled Worker/Family Class Principal applicant |
550 |
| Entrepreneur, Self-Employed and Investor Principal applicant |
1050 |
| Each accompanying dependent 22 and over, Accompanying Spouse |
150 |
| Each accompanying dependent under 22 years old |
150 |
| * Right of Permanent Residence Fee |
490 |
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| Fees are payable to the Quebec government as follows: |
|
| Category
of applicant |
Currency |
| Quebec (in addition to Federal Fees) |
CAD$ |
| Skilled Worker Principal applicant |
300 |
| Family Class Principal applicant |
250 |
| Entrepreneur and Self-Employed Principal Applicant |
700 |
| Investor Principal Applicant |
3850 |
| Each accompanying dependent 19 and over, Accompanying Spouse |
150 |
| Each accompanying dependent under 19 years old |
100 |
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| * The
Right of Landing Fee is payable at any time prior to issuance
of landing documents. |
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| When do I pay government fees? |
| All government processing fees must
be submitted concurrently with the submission of the application for
permanent residence. By contrast, the Right of Landing fee may be
submitted at any time prior to the issuance of landing documents and
is refundable if, for any reason, the applicant does not land in Canada. |
| In what currency must I pay these government
fees? |
| Canadian visa offices will accept the
payment of fees in Canadian dollars or in the equivalent local currency.
It is recommended to pay fees in Canadian dollars, if it is feasible,
because of currency fluctuations. Canadian visa offices set and change
exchange rates from time to time and if you have not submitted the
exact foreign currency your application will be returned to you causing
a delay. At the very least you should consult with an expert in these
matters, or seek instructions from the particular Canadian visa office
as to the specific amount payable, the name of the payee and the bank
upon which the payment may be drawn. |
| What is the Right of Landing Fee? |
| All adults immigrating to Canada must
pay this fee and can do so any time before landing documents are issued.
The Right of Landing fee is fully refundable if for any reason the
applicant or accompanying dependents do not land in Canada as permanent
residents. |
| If I am already in Canada, do I still
have to pay the Right of Landing Fee? |
| Yes, all adult immigrants must pay the
Right of Landing Fee. |
| Are there any other fees or costs? |
| The application process may include
other costs such as those related to medical examinations and police
clearances; translating documents into French or English; and business
and real estate valuations in certain cases. |
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