Canada Reduces Citizenship Fees for Minors and Stateless Adults

Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined its citizenship application fees, which were last updated on September 21, 2026. Adults aged 18 and over must pay CAD 653 for citizenship applications, which includes both the processing fee and the right of citizenship fee.

Minors under the age of 18 are charged a significantly lower fee of CAD 100, covering only the processing fee. Stateless adults aged 18 or over, born to a Canadian parent, pay just CAD 123, which covers only the right of citizenship fee, exempting them from the processing fee.

The fee schedule also includes various immigration application types, with fees reaching as high as CAD 2,495 for certain applicants. Sponsoring a spouse or partner costs CAD 1,260, while sponsoring a dependent child costs CAD 180 per child.

The fee information is publicly accessible through Canada's official immigration portal.