Fees and biometrics
- Visa fee: CAD 100 per person
- Biometrics: CAD 85 per person
- Families of five or more applying together: visa fees capped at CAD 500 and biometrics at CAD 170
- Processing commonly takes 8–14 weeks; apply at least three months ahead
- Applicants with a valid US visa or previous Canadian visa may qualify for CAN+ assessment, often processed in 10–20 days
