Canadian citizenship · Fees
How much does Canadian citizenship cost?
Short answer
Applying for Canadian citizenship costs CAN$653 for an adult aged 18 or over. That covers the processing fee and the CAN$123 right of citizenship fee. A minor under 18 costs CAN$100, the processing fee alone. IRCC’s fee list, updated in September 2026, has the current amounts.
Canadian citizenship cost, by applicant
| Applicant | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult, 18 or over | CAN$653 — a CAN$530 processing fee and the CAN$123 right of citizenship fee |
| Minor, under 18 | CAN$100 — the processing fee only |
So two adults and one child applying together pay CAN$1,406.
Before you pay
You need 1,095 days in Canada in the 5 years before you apply, with days before you became a permanent resident counting as half days, up to 365. Check your count with the Canadian citizenship calculator; while you’re a permanent resident, the PR residency obligation of 730 days applies too.
Sources
FlySee counts days; it doesn’t give immigration advice. Whether you qualify is for you and your adviser.