Beginning on December 1, 2025, Canada will increase certain immigration fees.
Beginning on December 1, 2025, Canada has changed a number of immigration costs, such as those for IEC work permits and inadmissibility applications. Those who applied online and paid before the deadline are protected, while others might have to pay the difference in price. To prevent delays, each applicant should be aware of the following.
Beginning on December 1, 2025, Canada changed a number of immigration costs. The International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit and applications pertaining to inadmissibility are primarily impacted by the higher costs.
Nothing changes for someone who applied online and paid by midnight on December 1. Those that submitted their applications on paper might have to cover the difference.
Increased Costs for Applications for Inadmissibility
The modifications are applicable to:
Permission to Go Back to Canada
Permits for Temporary Residency Criminal Rehabilitation
Regaining Temporary Resident Status
These days, the majority of restoration and permit applications cost $246.25. If there is significant criminal activity, the cost of criminal rehabilitation may reach $1,231.00.
Returning to Canada after a removal now costs $492.50. Temporary Resident Permits also rise to $246.25.
Restoration of Status
Visitors, students, and workers who lose their temporary status still have 90 days to apply for restoration if they want to stay in Canada. The updated fees apply whether or not the person is also asking for a new permit.
IEC Work Permit Fee Has Also Increased
People entering Canada through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program must pay the work permit processing fee. It has increased from $179.75 to $184.75.
The IEC pools for the 2025 season are now closed. Profiles can be submitted again when the 2026 season opens.
How to Proceed If the Old Fee Was Paid
Applicants who mailed their applications prior to the fee change will be contacted by IRCC and given instructions on how to make up the difference.
To finish the payment:
Determine how much the new fee differs from the old one.
Pay via the "Make an additional payment or pay other fees" option on the IRCC's website.
As directed, upload or send the receipt.
You have to upload the payment receipt as directed after making a payment. Applicants have the option to pay the difference all at once or in successive transactions because each payment generates a single receipt.
Synopsis Application Type Old Fee New Fee Permission to Return to Canada N/A $492.50
Permit for Temporary Residency ~$200.00 $246.25
Regular criminal rehabilitation costs approximately $573.00 to $798.00.
Serious criminal rehabilitation costs approximately $883.00 to $1,231.00.
Restoring Temporary Resident Status for Workers, Students, and Visitors ~$200.00 $246.25
The processing fee for an IEC work permit is between $179.75 to $184.75.
In conclusion, on December 1, 2025, Canada raised a number of immigration costs. Particularly for IEC programs and inadmissibility, some applicants are required to pay the difference. Affected applicants will be notified by IRCC to finish payments.
