Free Tool — Updated 2026 Fees

Immigration Cost Calculator

Estimate the total cost of your Canadian immigration application — government fees, medical exams, biometrics, and consultant fees — in CAD or INR.

Immigration Pathway

Applicant Type

Display Currency

🇨🇦 Express Entry (PR) — Cost Breakdown

Federal Skilled Worker, CEC, or Federal Skilled Trades

Processing fee (principal)

Non-refundable

$1,050

Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)

$515

Spouse processing fee

Biometrics

$85

Medical exam (per person)

Estimated; varies by clinic

$225

Police clearance certificate

Per country, estimate

$50

Document translation (estimate)

$200

RCIC consultant fee (Garg Brothers)

Varies by complexity

$1,500

Estimated Total

Includes government fees + estimated consultant fee

$3,625

⚠️ This is an estimate only. Actual government fees change periodically — verify at IRCC's fee page. Consultant fees vary by case complexity.

Immigration Cost FAQs

How much does Express Entry cost in 2026?+

Government fees: ~CAD $1,650 for a single applicant (processing + RPRF + biometrics). Adding medical exam (~$225) and consultant fees (~$1,500–$2,500), the realistic total is CAD $3,500–$4,500 for a single applicant.

How much does a study permit cost in Indian rupees?+

Government fee: CAD $150 (≈₹9,150). The GIC deposit (CAD $10,200 — refundable) adds ≈₹6.2 lakh. First-year tuition + living expenses bring realistic first-year costs to CAD $35,000–$45,000 (≈₹21–27 lakh). Fees shown in INR are approximate at 1 CAD ≈ ₹61.

Are Canadian immigration fees refundable if refused?+

Most processing fees are non-refundable. The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (CAD $515) is refunded on refusal. The Study Permit GIC deposit (CAD $10,000) is refundable. Biometric fees ($85) are non-refundable.

Do I need to pay a consultant fee?+

You're not legally required to use a consultant. However, RCIC-licensed consultants significantly reduce the risk of document errors, refusals, and delays. The consultant fee is typically recovered many times over in time saved and avoided re-application costs.