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The Canadian PR process doesn’t require you to pay the visa fee until your application gets selected. However, you need to pay for your education assessment initially.
Let’s find out more about the costs associated with Canada Permanent Residence.
Below is the breakdown of the cost that incurs during each stage of the processing
The approximate fees for the ECA is INR 14,562 (CAD 240).
An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree or diploma, is valid and equal to a Canadian one.
There are different types of ECAs. You need to get an ECA for immigration purposes.
Some additional costs may be:
You must include your ECA report and the reference number in your Express Entry profile.
What are the costs involved in ECA?
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) – Assessing bodies and Costs | ||
Assessing Body Fee | Fee in Canadian Dollars (CAD) | Processing Time after receiving documents |
World Education Services (WES) | CAD 240 | 35 business days |
Comparative Education Services (CES) | CAD 210 | 10 weeks |
The International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) | CAD 200 | 30 weeks |
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | CAD 200 | 14 weeks |
International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES) | CAD 200 (per educational credential) | Within 25 weeks |
Medical Council of Canada (MCC) | CAD 310 (to set up up physiciansapply.ca account) + $190 per medical credential (source verification) | 90 Days |
The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | NAPRA 340 CAD & Document Evaluation 685 CAD | 8 weeks |
You need to bear the following costs if you are applying for Permanent Residency:
Effective April 30, 2022, the fees for all permanent residence applications have been increased by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
You need to submit your final PR application after you receive your ITA. Then, you need to wait until you receive the Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Up to this point, the process and cost are almost the same for both Express Entry and PNP. Apart from this, you need to bear the cost of getting important documents.
The costs that incur if you are applying under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program are as follows:
The exact amount depends on the selected province.
However, the general cost is as follows:
The cost for a Canada PR visa from India has to be paid in specific steps.
An Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees
Once you have an ECA outcome letter and IELTS scorecard, you can move to the next step.
Application fees for a Canada PR visa:
Single applicant fee:
Couple :
Dependent fee for Child: CAD 230 for each child
Other fees included in this step:
Passport Cost may vary between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 2500. If you already have a valid passport, this cost is removed.
If you apply via a Provincial Nominee Program, you will have to bear extra processing charges from the same.
Here is the list of Canadian provinces and their unique charges:
| Name of Province | Fees Charged Extra |
| Ontario Immigration Nominee Program(OINP) | CAD 1500 |
| Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) | CAD 350 |
| Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) | CAD 500 |
| British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) | CAD 1150 |
| Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP) (Only for Province of Quebec) | Primary applicant: CAD 785 Spouse or Partner: CAD 168 Dependent Child: CAD 168 |
Other charges to consider:
Your physical and mental fitness is another important eligibility criterion. You need to undergo a medical examination.
Proof of Financial Stability to immigrate to Canada is mandatory. This data is submitted to IRCC officials.
IRCC Express Entry Proof of Funds Requirement in 2023
The proof of funds requirement has been updated with effect from April 25, 2023. To remain eligible, you must ensure that settlement funds are accordingly updated in your Express Entry profile.
IRCC Express Entry Proof of Funds Requirement in 2023 | ||
Number of family members | Funds required in Canadian dollars (CAD) | Approximate in Indian Rupees (INR) As per 1 CAD = 60.05 INR |
1 | CAD 13,757 | 8,26,242 |
2 | CAD 17,127 | 10,28,643 |
3 | CAD 21,055 | 12,64,575 |
4 | CAD 25,564 | 15,35,388 |
5 | CAD 28,994 | 17,41,395 |
6 | CAD 32,700 | 19,63,953 |
7 | CAD 36,407 | 21,86,594 |
For each additional family member | CAD 3,706 | 2,22,581 |
You are exempted from providing the Proof of Financial Stability if you:
Your application for permanent residency in Canada should be complete in all respects.
Here are the overall fund details.
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To become a Permanent Resident of Canada, the IELTS test is mandatory.
IELTS is the assessment of your English language proficiency. You need to get a good score in IELTS as an eligibility criterion for the Express Entry Program. The IELTS score plays an important role in improving your total points.
There are two major types of IELTS tests:
IELTS General:
IELTS Academic:
Provincial Nominee Program is another important pathway to become a Permanent Resident.
To get a PR card through PNP, the following are the applicable Fees for different procedures:
In this program, different Canadian provinces nominate candidates for immigration.
There are two methods you can use:
Both methods take the same amount of time.
Any sort of false representation can be penalised. The penalty depends on the seriousness of the misinformation. If a candidate is found to have provided false information, he/she may be barred from entering the pool for five years.
Hence, we always encourage the candidate to provide true and valid information.
If the applicant is not invited to apply for permanent residence for 12 months, he/she can create a new Express Entry profile. Once the applicant is eligible for the Economic Immigration Programs, he/she will re-enter the Express Entry Pool.
Yes, a successful candidate can bring his/her spouse or a common-law partner and dependant children to Canada.
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