The federal government has increased a range of immigration fees from December 1, 2025. The changes apply to inadmissibility-related applications and the International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit. Online applicants who paid the old fees before midnight on December 1 remain unaffected, while paper applicants may have to pay the difference.
The revised amounts now range from $246.25 for many restoration and permit categories to $1,231.00 for criminal rehabilitation related to serious criminality.
Applications for returning to Canada after a removal now cost $492.50. Temporary resident permits, which allow entry in compelling circumstances, rise to $246.25. Criminal rehabilitation fees increase based on whether the offence is classified under criminality or serious criminality.
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The IEC pools for the 2025 season have closed, and candidates can submit their profiles when the 2026 season opens.
Applicants must calculate the gap between the old and new fees, make the payment through IRCC’s online tool under “Make an additional payment or pay other fees,” and submit the receipt as directed. One payment generates one receipt, and applicants may choose to pay in a single transaction or multiple ones.
Inadmissibility-related fees revised
The new structure covers applications for the Authorization to Return to Canada, temporary resident permits, criminal rehabilitation, and restoration of temporary resident status.The revised amounts now range from $246.25 for many restoration and permit categories to $1,231.00 for criminal rehabilitation related to serious criminality.
Applications for returning to Canada after a removal now cost $492.50. Temporary resident permits, which allow entry in compelling circumstances, rise to $246.25. Criminal rehabilitation fees increase based on whether the offence is classified under criminality or serious criminality.
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Changes to restoration of status
Visitors, students, and workers whose temporary status has expired must apply for restoration within 90 days if they wish to remain in Canada. The updated fees apply to restoration applications with or without new permits.IEC work permit fee increased
Foreign nationals entering Canada through the IEC program must pay the work permit processing fee, which has risen from $179.75 to $184.75.The IEC pools for the 2025 season have closed, and candidates can submit their profiles when the 2026 season opens.
What applicants who paid old fees must do
IRCC will contact applicants who mailed complete applications before the fee increase and instruct them to pay the difference.Applicants must calculate the gap between the old and new fees, make the payment through IRCC’s online tool under “Make an additional payment or pay other fees,” and submit the receipt as directed. One payment generates one receipt, and applicants may choose to pay in a single transaction or multiple ones.