Visa fee calculator
Estimate total government fees for 13 tracked visa routes. Pick a visa, enter years of stay and dependants, and toggle optional lines to see a live running total. Every fee traces to a published primary source.
Canada Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker) costs about CA$1,610 in government fees for a single applicant, plus roughly CA$550 in pre-application third-party costs (ECA + language test).
| Include | Fee component | Unit | Multiplier | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application processing fee (principal applicant) | CA$950 | ×1 | CA$950 | |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee Payable before PR is finalised; refundable if the application is refused or withdrawn. | CA$575 | ×1 | CA$575 | |
Spouse / common-law partner feeoptional Only applies if included as a dependant. | CA$950per spouse | × 0 dependants | — | |
Spouse Right of Permanent Residence Feeoptional | CA$575per spouse | × 0 dependants | — | |
Dependant child feeoptional | CA$260per child | × 0 dependants | — | |
Biometrics (principal) Family biometric cap: $170 for 2+ people applying together. | CA$85 | ×1 | CA$85 | |
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)optional Varies by designated organisation; WES rates shown. Required for FSW. | CA$230 | ×1 | — | |
Language test (IELTS General, indicative)optional Price varies by country. CELPIP-General is typically $280–$310. Required for Express Entry. | CA$320 | ×1 | — | |
| Estimated total (CAD) | CA$1,610 | |||
How this works
- All arithmetic runs in your browser from the selected inputs. No data is stored or sent anywhere.
- Lines marked "per year" or "per year, per person" multiply by your years input (and by the dependant count for "per person").
- Lines marked "per spouse", "per child", "per adult", "per dependant", or "per applicant" multiply by the dependant count. Jurisdictions that split adult vs child rates are approximated \u2014 check the itemised visa-fee page for the exact split.
- Mandatory lines start checked. Alternative duration tiers, priority services, and renewal fees are opt-in.
- Every output is indicative. Authoritative billing happens inside the relevant immigration portal.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official fee calculator?
No. It is an educational tool built from published government fee schedules. Authoritative billing happens in the relevant immigration portal during application. Always confirm the live number on the linked primary source before budgeting.
How are dependants handled?
The calculator multiplies lines marked "per spouse", "per child", "per adult", "per dependant", or "per applicant" by the dependant count you enter. Some jurisdictions charge different rates for adult vs child dependants; for accurate splits, consult the itemised fee page for the specific visa.
Why do the totals sometimes look different to the worked example?
Worked examples assume a single applicant, no priority service, and a common grant length. Totals here change as you toggle components, change years, or add dependants. If you keep the default selections and set years to match the worked example, the two totals line up.
Do optional priority services get included?
Only lines marked mandatory are selected by default. Priority services, faster-processing add-ons, renewal fees, and alternative duration tiers are opt-in via the checkboxes in the itemised table.
How fresh are these numbers?
All 13 fee schedules were last checked 2026-04-20. Government fees move frequently — UK IHS jumped 66% in 2024, IRCC bumped fees April 2024, IND restructured fees January 2026. Treat the outputs as ballpark figures and verify the headline number on the linked source before paying.