Canada Increases Immigration Fees: What You Need to Know

Starting December 1, 2025, Canada will implement changes to its immigration fee structure, impacting individuals seeking inadmissibility permits and IEC work permits. This fee hike affects both digital applications and applicants who have previously paid old rates through paper applications. These applicants are required to pay the remaining balance to align with the new rates.

Key Takeaways

The key change involves an increase in fees for inadmissibility and IEC work permits. Applicants who paid the older rates via paper applications must clear the difference as per the new fee structure. The update ensures all costs are consistent across different forms of application submissions.