Before you apply, you need to pay IRCC’s fees online. The amounts below were checked in November 2026 against IRCC’s official fee list. Fees can change at any time, so always confirm the current amount on IRCC’s website on the day you pay.
Current fees (checked November 2026)
| Applicant | Fee | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18 or older) | CA$653 | $530 processing fee + $123 right of citizenship fee |
| Minor (under 18) | CA$100 | Processing fee only; minors do not pay the right of citizenship fee |
For example, two adults and one child applying together would pay $653 + $653 + $100 = $1,406.
Every person included in the application has their own fee, so add up the amounts for everyone before you pay. Anyone 18 or older pays the adult fee, even when applying together with family; children under 18 pay the minor fee. Budget for the full amount early, because you cannot submit your application without paying first.
What the two parts are
- Processing fee ($530): covers the cost of handling your application.
- Right of citizenship fee ($123): a separate fee for adults who are granted citizenship.
On IRCC’s fee list, the adult amount is shown as one total that includes both parts. You pay the full amount when you apply.
Why some sites still say $630
The right of citizenship fee increased on March 31, 2026. Before that date, the adult total was $630. Many websites, videos, forums and older guides have not been updated and still show $630. If you pay the old amount, your payment will be short, which can delay your application or cause it to be returned. Always use the amount on IRCC’s own fee list, not a number from a blog, a chat group or this page.
Other costs to plan for
IRCC’s fees are not the only money you may spend. Depending on your situation, you may also need to budget for:
- An approved language test, if you do not already have accepted proof of CLB 4.
- Citizenship photos, if your application method asks for them.
- Translations of documents that are not in English or French.
- Police certificates, if IRCC asks for them because you lived in other countries.
- Optional help from a lawyer or licensed consultant. You do not need a representative to apply.
Studying for the test itself can be free: the official guide, Discover Canada, is available at no cost from IRCC online, as a PDF, as an e-book and as audio.
Paying and refunds
You pay online, and you include proof of payment with your application. Keep your receipt. If your application is withdrawn or not approved, some fees may be refundable; IRCC explains when and how on its refunds page, which is linked from the fee list.
Check before you pay
- Open IRCC’s official fee list on the day you pay.
- Find “Citizenship” and check the adult and minor amounts.
- Compare them with what you plan to pay, for every person in your application.
Official sources: IRCC fee list and Apply for citizenship. This site is independent and not affiliated with IRCC; the figures here are for planning only.
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