What Is the IRCC Application Fee for a Canada Study Permit, Including Biometrics?
When you submit your Canada study permit application on the IRCC portal, you must pay a CAD 150 processing fee plus a CAD 85 biometrics fee, bringing your total government charge to CAD 235. This amount is separate from your GIC deposit and first year tuition payment.
Beyond your tuition and GIC deposit, you also need to budget for the government fees that come with lodging your study permit application. Two separate charges apply once you fill out Form IMM 1294 on the IRCC portal.
IRCC Fees for Your Application
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Study Permit Processing Fee | CAD 150 (approx INR 10,170) |
| Biometrics Collection Fee | CAD 85 (approx INR 5,763) |
| Combined Total | CAD 235 (approx INR 15,933) |
How and When You Pay
You pay both charges together while lodging your application on the IRCC secure web portal, after uploading your documents and completing Form IMM 1294. Once IRCC issues your Biometric Instruction Letter, you book an appointment at a VFS Global centre in India to submit your fingerprints and photo.
My Advice
Pay through the official IRCC portal only, using an international credit card, and save the digital receipt immediately. Having this proof ready alongside your GIC certificate and medical confirmation will make your VFS biometrics appointment much smoother.
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