How much does it cost to immigrate ro Canada in 2025?

Ever wondered how much a newcomer spends to immigrate to Canada - from the first English test to citizenship? Here’s a detailed look at official expenses (excluding flights, hotels, or travel to other cities for medical exams or biometrics).

 Money is just one part of the journey. Months or years of paperwork, decision-making, stress, and personal growth are also part of the cost. It takes strength and resilience.

1. Document preparation

Language test (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF): $300–400 CAD

Educational credential assessment (ECA): $200–300 CAD

Document translation: $20–50 CAD/page

2. Express Entry / Federal Economic Programs

Profile creation: free

After Invitation to Apply (ITA):

Principal applicant: $1,525 CAD

Spouse/partner: $1,525 CAD

Dependent child: $260 CAD

Biometrics: $85/person or $170/family

Medical exam: $200–400/person

Immigration consultant (optional): $750–2,500 CAD

3. Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

No proof of funds required if you're already in Canada with a valid work permit

No point system like Express Entry

Application fees:

Principal applicant: $1,040–1,525 CAD

Spouse: $1,040–1,525 CAD

Dependent child: $260 CAD

Biometrics: $85/person or $170/family

Medical exam: $200–400/person

Immigration consultant (optional): $750–2,500 CAD

4. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Ontario: $1,500–2,000 CAD

British Columbia: $1,475 CAD

Alberta: $840 CAD

Manitoba: $500 CAD

New Brunswick: $250 CAD

Others: $0–1,000+ CAD

Biometrics: $85/person or $170/family

Medical exam: $200–400/person

Immigration consultant (optional): $750–2,500 CAD

5. Work Permit

Work permit: $155 CAD

Open work permit: +$100 CAD

LMIA (paid by employer): $1,000 CAD

Biometrics: $85/person or $170/family

Medical exam: $200–400/person

Immigration consultant (optional): $750–2,500 CAD

6. Proof of Funds (Express Entry)

1 person: $13,757 CAD

2 people: $17,127 CAD

Family of 4: $25,564 CAD

7. Canadian Citizenship

Adult: $649.75 CAD

Child (under 18): $100 CAD

The immigration journey costs more than money. It takes time, energy, perseverance, and mental strength.

But every step forward is a personal achievement.

What surprised you the most in this list?

Did you have other expenses we forgot to include or misestimated?

Please share your experience in the comments - it might help someone just starting this journey!