What are the Initial Costs for Canada PR Visa?

Below is the breakdown of the cost that incurs during each stage of the processing

1. Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA)

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:

$240+$10 ($10 Courier charges approx.)
$240+$85 for Fast Express courier charges. ($ 85 for Fast Express Courier charges)

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

2. Cost for Canada PR after applying

You need to bear the following costs if you are applying for Permanent Residency:

Application fees for Canada PR: CAD 850 (INR 51,596 approx.)
For a secondary application (which can be your spouse’s), the Canada PR application fees remain the same: CAD 850 (INR 51,596 approx.)
For the PR Visa of your dependent child, the fees per child is CAD 230 (INR 13,956 approx.)
Right to Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF), to be paid before you can become a Canadian permanent resident, can be paid either when applying or after PR visa approval: CAD 515 (INR 31,261).

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.

3. Quebec Skilled Worker Program category (If applicable)

The costs that incur if you are applying under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program are as follows:

Fees for Primary Applicant: CAD 844 (INR 51,215 approx.)
Fees for Spouse or common-law partner: CAD 181 (INR 10,983 approx.)
Fees for each dependent child: CAD 181 (INR 10,983 approx.)

4. Provincial Nominee Program

The exact amount depends on the selected province.

However, the general cost is as follows:

Fees for Primary Applicant is CAD 850 (INR 51,596 approx.)
Fees for Secondary Candidate or Common-law partner is CAD 850 (INR 51,596 approx.)
Fees for Children (under 22 years of age) is CAD 230 (INR 13,961 approx.) per child.

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What are the costs incurred at every step in the Express Entry Program for Canada PR?

The cost for a Canada PR visa from India has to be paid in specific steps.

Step 1: Educational Credential Assessment fee

An Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees

$240+$10 ($10 Courier charges approx)
$240+$85 for Fast Express courier charges. ($85 for Fast Express Courier charges)

Once you have an ECA outcome letter and IELTS scorecard, you can move to the next step.

Step 2: Filing your EE Application online (Free of cost)

Step 3: Visa fees payment

Application fees for a Canada PR visa:

Single applicant fee:

= CAD 850 for CIC + 515 (Right to PR Fee)

Couple :

= Single applicant fee * 2
= CAD 2730 + 515 (Right to PR Fee)

Dependent fee for Child: CAD 230 for each child

Other fees included in this step:

Medical exam: INR 3,000 (varies depending on your source city)
Police certificate: INR 500 (varies depending on your source city)

Step 4: Complete your biometrics

Biometric Fee CAD 85 for a single applicant
Biometric Fee CAD 170 for two or more applicants

Step 5: You will be required to sent your passport details

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:

Traveling Tickets – The air ticket cost can vary from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,00,000.
Visa Consultation fee, according to the consultant you choose
Proof of funds

Cost to get a Health Certificate

Your physical and mental fitness is another important eligibility criterion. You need to undergo a medical examination.

The cost of this medical examination is CAD110 (Rs. 5,500).
The Visa issuing authority selects physicians and hospitals.
The list of hospitals that are eligible to conduct this examination is available online on the official website.
This Health Certificate is valid for the next calendar year.

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Proof of Financial Stability

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 2024

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 2024
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

When you are migrating to Canada along with the family, this formality is essential.
You can submit a recent bank statement or proof of your Investments.
If you are migrating to Canada without a job offer, you need to be capable of maintaining your family for at least 3 months.
The amount needed as proof of financial ability is as per the size of your family - yourself, your spouse/partner, your dependent children, as well as the dependent children of your spouse/partner.
Spouse and dependent children to be included even if they will not be coming to Canada with you.
The funds are to be readily available to you.

You are exempted from providing the Proof of Financial Stability if you:

Have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer
Hold an authorization to work in Canada
Have the ability to meet the requirements of the Canadian Experience Class program

Fees of the Police Clearance Certificate

You need to pay Fees of Rs. 500 for the Police Clearance Certificate.
The External Affairs Ministry issues the police clearance certificate to passport holders.
In India, you can avail Police Clearance Certificate through Passport Seva Kendra.
You need to produce this certificate on or before the final visa submission.
If you were residing in various countries, PCC from countries you lived in the last 10 years is essential.

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Processing time for Canada PR

Your application for permanent residency in Canada should be complete in all respects.

It takes 6 months to get a response from the IRCC.
The issuing authority (IRCC) examines every detail in the application.
They receive thousands of applications daily, and it takes time to dig into every detail.
So you need to keep your fingers crossed.
You need to submit all the documents supporting your academic and professional profile.
There are certain regulations about arriving in Canada in the given duration after you get the PR Card.

Overall Costs

Here are the overall fund details:

Number of Family Members	Minimum Funds Required
4 members	$24,083

Visa Type	Minimum Funds Required
Study Permit	$150
Work Permit	$155
IELTS	$319
Police Clearance	INR 500
Medical Examination	$20 (Approx)

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What are the IELTS Test Requirements?

To become a Permanent Resident of Canada, the IELTS test is mandatory.

Presently, the Fees for the IELTS test in India is around Rs. 12,000.
The tuition Fees for specialized training may vary as per the training institute you prefer.

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.

You need to score at least 7 bands in all the four modules of the IELTS exam for Canada PR.

There are two major types of IELTS tests:

IELTS General:

This is the assessment test for aspiring immigrants in different categories.
This test verifies reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the English language.
The skilled worker program and skilled trades program applicants need to apply for IELTS General.

IELTS Academic:

This is for international students.
This is mandatory for the applicant applying for an MBA in Canada.
The students of various other professional courses also need to clear this test.
This proves the language skills of overseas students.

What are the Fund requirements for Canada PNP?

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:

Your PNP application Fees: CAD 850 (Rs. 51,595 approx)
Your Right to Permanent Residency Application Cost: CAD 515 (Rs. 31,260 approx)

In this program, different Canadian provinces nominate candidates for immigration.

This is suitable for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and students.
The authorities will start accepting your application once the program opens.
Your active participation and contribution to the economic development of the province is a necessary factor.
The provinces select the skilled workers as per the demand in their labour market.
So, the nominee program is related to the vacancies in the province.

What is the procedure for applicants who wish to apply for both Express Entry & PNP programs?

There are two methods you can use:

Submit an application to the PNP, get a nomination, and fill out the application for Express Entry. Or,
Fill out the application for Express Entry first and then submit an application to the PNP. The PNP will push the profile for Express Entry afterward.

Both methods take the same amount of time.

What happens if the personal information declared by a potential candidate going into the pool turns out to be false?

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.

What happens if an applicant is not invited to apply for permanent residence, but wishes to remain in the Express Entry pool?

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.

Is a successful candidate able to bring his or her family to Canada?

Yes, a successful candidate can bring his/her spouse or a common-law partner and dependant children to Canada.

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What are the Initial Costs for Canada PR Visa?

Estimate the cost of your visa

What are the costs incurred at every step in the Express Entry Program for Canada PR?

Cost to get a Health Certificate

Proof of Financial Stability

Fees of the Police Clearance Certificate

Processing time for Canada PR

Overall Costs

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