The federal government has announced increases to several immigration fees, effective December 1, 2025.
The updated fees apply to:
- Inadmissibility-related applications, and
- The International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit processing fee
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If you submitted your application online and paid the old fees before midnight on December 1, your application will not be impacted.
However, individuals who mailed in a paper application before this date may be required to pay the difference due to the time it takes for IRCC to receive and process mailed documents.
Which fees have increased?
Inadmissibility Fees
The following application types have been updated as of December 1, 2025:
| Application Type | Old Fee | New Fee (Effective Dec 1, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Authorization to return to Canada | $479.75 | $492.50 |
| Temporary resident permit | $239.75 | $246.25 |
| Criminal rehabilitation – inadmissibility due to criminality | $239.75 | $246.25 |
| Criminal rehabilitation – inadmissibility due to serious criminality | $1,199.00 | $1,231.00 |
| Restoration of visitor status | $239.75 | $246.25 |
| Restoration of worker status – without new work permit | $239.75 | $246.25 |
| Restoration of worker status – with new work permit | $394.75 | $401.25 |
| Restoration of student status – without new study permit | $239.75 | $246.25 |
| Restoration of student status – with new study permit | $389.75 | $396.25 |
Application Types Explained
Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC):
Required for individuals who were previously removed from Canada and wish to return. ARCs are often filed alongside another application, such as a work or study permit.
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP):
Issued to individuals who are otherwise inadmissible but have a compelling reason to enter Canada. Eligibility depends on balancing the applicant’s need to enter Canada with any potential risk to Canadian society.
Criminal Rehabilitation:
Applicants who have been inadmissible due to past criminal convictions may apply for criminal rehabilitation if at least five years have passed since completing their sentence. Fees depend on whether the offence is categorized as criminality or serious criminality.
Restoration of Status (Visitor, Worker, Student):
If your temporary resident status expires and you did not apply for an extension in time, you may apply for restoration within 90 days or leave Canada.
International Experience Canada (IEC) Fees
The IEC program allows eligible youth from participating countries to obtain a Canadian work permit for up to two years under one of three categories:
- Working Holiday
- Young Professionals
- International Co-op (Internship)
All IEC participants must pay a work permit processing fee. As of December 1, this fee has changed:
| Old Fee | New Fee |
|---|---|
| $179.75 | $184.75 |
To obtain an IEC work permit, applicants must:
- Create and submit an IEC candidate profile to IRCC
- Enter one or more IEC pools
- Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) during a draw
You cannot apply for an IEC work permit without an ITA. The 2025 IEC season is now closed; profiles may be submitted once the 2026 pools reopen.
For more details, visit our IEC program page.
I paid the old fee, what should I do?
If you mailed a complete application to IRCC before the fee increase, IRCC will contact you with a request to pay the difference and instructions on how to submit your receipt.
To pay the difference:
- Calculate the amount owed (new fee minus old fee).
- Use IRCC’s online payment tool under “Make an additional payment or pay other fees.”
- Under Quantity, enter the total amount of the fee difference.
- Submit your payment—each transaction generates one receipt.
- You may combine multiple payments into one transaction or pay them separately.
- Send IRCC your receipt following the instructions they provided.
