Let’s know the total PR cost for Canada by learning more about Canadian permanent residence and its process.

The path to obtaining permanent resident status in Canada is accomplished by obtaining a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa. Permanent residency in Canada is valid for a period of five years.

The breakdown of costs for the Canadian immigration process is given here:

The processing team completes the primary documentation of the applicant, after which an Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) must be made.

• The University Transcript fees cost 2,000 INR (evaluation of the highest qualification only per university).
• Courier charges applicable: 1,800 INR.
• The ECA costs the applicant $330 CAN (19,524.84 INR approx.) with a processing time of 35 business days.

What is Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)?

The Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is a verification report that is used to check the validity and accuracy of the educational degree. It also scrutinizes whether the degree meets Canadian standards

World Education Services (WES), International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES), The International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS), The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), Comparative Education Services (CES), International Qualifications Assessment Services (IQAS), and Medical Council of Canada (MCC) are the different types of ECAs, out of which WES is the fastest and preferred one. Each of the ECAs has a different processing time.

The Canadian government examines the applicant’s English proficiency to provide PR. The applicant must take a recognised English proficiency test (IELTS) and provide the IELTS TRF (Test Report Form).

• The IELTS (computer-delivered and pen-and-paper-based) costs 16,250 INR per applicant.

Complete the applicant’s online Express Entry application.

Application fees for applying for Canadian permanent residency:

Canada PR's total cost from India is given here. The primary applicant can bring in their spouse or common-law partner (the secondary applicant) along with their dependent children.

The following is a breakdown of fees for applying for Canadian PR.

• Primary applicant PR application fee: $1,365 CAN (82,004.33 INR approx.). [PR application fees: $850 CAN; Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF): $515 CAN]
• Secondary applicant PR application fee: $1,365 CAN (82,004.33 INR approx.). [PR application fees: $850 CAN; Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF): $515 CAN]
• Dependent child PR application fee: $230 CAN (13,817.58 INR approx.). (Note: $230 CAN is the application fee charged per child.)

The applicants are required to provide proof of health and character.

• Medical Clearance Certificate (MCC): 6,000 - 8,000 INR approx. (varies by state/city).
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): 600–2,000 INR approx. (varies by state/city).

• The applicant(s) must provide their biometrics (fingerprint and digital photo).
• The cost of biometrics is as follows:
• One person: $85 CAN (50,90.52 INR approx.)
• Two persons per family: $170 CAN (10,181.04 INR approx.)
• Three persons per group: $255 CAN (15,271.56 INR approx.)
• VFS Global Service Charges (Payable to VFS Global): 3,246 INR
• Canada's express entry cost incurred is given above.
• The processing time for a Canadian Permanent Residency application is 5–12 months, depending on application type and circumstances.
• Below is the Canada PR cost calculator, which helps applicants calculate their Canada PR total cost.