How much is the Canadian citizenship fee for an adult?

As of November 1, 2026, IRCC lists $653 per adult. This includes the processing fee and the right of citizenship fee ($123). Check canada.ca for the current amount before you pay.

How much does citizenship cost for a child?

As of November 1, 2026, IRCC lists $100 for a minor (under 18). The minor fee is the processing fee only.

What is the right of citizenship fee?

It is one of the 2 parts of the adult application fee; the other part is the processing fee. As of November 1, 2026, it is $123. If IRCC doesn't approve an adult's application, it refunds this fee.

Do I get my money back if my application is refused?

For an adult, IRCC refunds the right of citizenship fee, not the processing fee. There is no refund for a minor's application.

What happens if my application is incomplete? Do I lose the fee?

If your application is incomplete, IRCC returns it to you and has not processed the fee payment yet.

When should I pay the fee?

If you apply on paper, canada.ca says to pay only when you are ready to submit your application. If you apply online, follow the instructions in the payment section of your online account.

Canadian Citizenship Fee: Adult and Minor Costs (2026)

Citizenship application fees (as of November 1, 2026)

These amounts are from IRCC's fee list, which we checked on November 1, 2026. Before you pay, check the fee list for the current amount.Source: IRCC, Fee list (opens in a new tab)

Adult (18 and older): $653 in total. This includes the processing fee and the right of citizenship fee ($123).Source: canada.ca, How to apply (opens in a new tab)Source: IRCC, Fee list (opens in a new tab)
Minor (under 18): $100. This is the processing fee only.

How to pay

If you apply online, the payment section of your online account has the instructions. If you apply as a group, 1 person can pay and upload 1 receipt for everyone, or each person can pay separately and upload their own receipt.Source: canada.ca, How to apply (opens in a new tab)

If you apply on paper, pay only when you are ready to submit your application, then print the receipt and include it with your application. If you send more than 1 application at the same time, you can pay all the fees together (1 receipt) or separately.

If you don't pay, or only pay part of the fee, IRCC returns your application. It processes your application only after you pay the full amount and include the receipt when you send the application again.

Refunds

How do you know if processing has started? When you receive an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter or email, IRCC has started processing your application. You get the AOR after IRCC receives your application and checks that it is complete.Source: canada.ca, How to apply (opens in a new tab)

IRCC issues the refund to the person named in the "Payer Information" section of the receipt.

If IRCC doesn't approve your application: it refunds the right of citizenship fee ($123 as of November 1, 2026) for an adult application only. There is no refund for a minor's application.Source: canada.ca, How to apply (opens in a new tab)Source: IRCC, Fee list (opens in a new tab)
If you withdraw your application, or IRCC closes it because you didn't send documents it asked for or didn't attend a required event (test, interview, hearing or ceremony): you get a refund. IRCC contacts you before it closes your application.Source: canada.ca, How to apply (opens in a new tab)
How much: before IRCC starts processing your application, it refunds the full amount you paid. After it starts processing, it refunds only the right of citizenship fee for an adult, and nothing for a minor.
If you pay more than the required fee, IRCC automatically refunds the extra amount. You don't need to contact IRCC to get it.

Other costs to know about

If IRCC asks you to submit your fingerprints for your citizenship application, you must pay the fees to have your fingerprints taken.Source: canada.ca, After you apply (opens in a new tab)

If you fail the test 3 times, IRCC invites you to a hearing. If you fail the hearing, IRCC refuses your application, and you need to reapply and pay the fees again if you still want to become a citizen.Source: canada.ca, Test results and next steps (opens in a new tab)

This page is general information, not immigration or financial advice, and Pass15 is not part of the government. For questions about your own payment or refund, check with IRCC or a licensed (authorized) immigration representative.

Common questions

How much is the Canadian citizenship fee for an adult?: As of November 1, 2026, IRCC lists $653 per adult. This includes the processing fee and the right of citizenship fee ($123). Check canada.ca for the current amount before you pay.Source: canada.ca, How to apply (opens in a new tab)Source: IRCC, Fee list (opens in a new tab)
How much does citizenship cost for a child?: As of November 1, 2026, IRCC lists $100 for a minor (under 18). The minor fee is the processing fee only.Source: canada.ca, How to apply (opens in a new tab)Source: IRCC, Fee list (opens in a new tab)
What is the right of citizenship fee?: It is one of the 2 parts of the adult application fee; the other part is the processing fee. As of November 1, 2026, it is $123. If IRCC doesn't approve an adult's application, it refunds this fee.Source: canada.ca, How to apply (opens in a new tab)Source: IRCC, Fee list (opens in a new tab)
Do I get my money back if my application is refused?: For an adult, IRCC refunds the right of citizenship fee, not the processing fee. There is no refund for a minor's application.Source: canada.ca, How to apply (opens in a new tab)
What happens if my application is incomplete? Do I lose the fee?: If your application is incomplete, IRCC returns it to you and has not processed the fee payment yet.Source: canada.ca, After you apply (opens in a new tab)
When should I pay the fee?: If you apply on paper, canada.ca says to pay only when you are ready to submit your application. If you apply online, follow the instructions in the payment section of your online account.Source: canada.ca, How to apply (opens in a new tab)