IRCC Updates Select Application Fees Effective December 1, 2025
Date Posted:December 11, 2025
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that certain application fees will increase starting December 1, 2025.
The adjustments mainly affect inadmissibility-related applications, status restoration requests, and International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits, including working holiday programs.
Online applications paid before 00:00 EST on December 1 remain at the previous rates.
Overview of Fee Changes Effective December 1 2025
The main changes in this application fee revision apply to IEC programs, including Working Holiday. Few other applicants are affected. For mail-in applications, you may be asked to pay the difference depending on when your application documents arrive at the immigration office.
Key Fee Changes (Effective December 1, 2025)
| Application Type | Previous Fee (CAD) | New Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Authorization to Return to Canada | 479.75 | 492.50 |
| Temporary Resident Permit | 239.75 | 246.25 |
| Criminal Rehabilitation – General | 239.75 | 246.25 |
| Criminal Rehabilitation – Serious Offences | 1,199.00 | 1,231.00 |
| Visitor Status Restoration | 239.75 | 246.25 |
| Worker Status Restoration | 394.75 | 401.25 |
| Student Status Restoration | 389.75 | 396.25 |
| IEC Work Permit Fee | 179.75 | 184.75 |
Paying the Fee Difference
For paper applications affected by the new fees, IRCC will provide instructions for paying the difference. Payment can be made using IRCC’s online payment tool, and applicants must submit the receipt to complete the process.
Background and Key Takeaways
IRCC states that the fee adjustments are intended to cover the cost of providing services. Future fee revisions may occur as necessary. Applicants should always verify the most up-to-date fees for permanent residency, work, or study permits before submitting applications.
This article is a summary prepared by Shiraishi Visa JP Canada based on the official announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), organized for clarity and ease of understanding.
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Born in Japan. After earning a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, she worked for six years in New York as a marketing consultant at a major travel agency, while also studying in an MBA program at the City University of New York. After returning to Japan, she managed the visa center of the same travel company, handling various international visa applications for foreign clients.
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