Posted on December 01 2023

Canada increases visa application fees for returning migrants from 1st Dec 2023

By
Anshul Singhal
, Editor

Updated June 28 2024

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Highlights: Visa application fees increased in Canada

In accordance with the SFA, the IRCC has increased visa application fees for returning migrants.
The increase applies to certain applications and candidates can receive a partial refund if service standards are not met.
The candidates must meet the requirements before being permitted into the country and in order overcome any inadmissibility rules there are three methods which can help.

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Application Fee Increase for Returning Foreign Nationals

IRCC has increased the application fees for foreigners who are willing to return to Canada after being denied entry or on regaining their status. This is in accordance with the Service Fees Act, ensuring that the fees are updated annually.

Candidates are eligible on getting partial refunds if service standards are not met. Applicants submitting their requests on or after December 1st, 2023, will be eligible for these refunds.

The increase in the fee is applicable to applicants:

Fee	Current Fee	New Fee (December 1, 2023)
Authorization to return to Canada	$400	$459.55
Rehabilitation – Inadmissible on the grounds of criminality	$200	$229.77
Rehabilitation – Inadmissible on the grounds of serious criminality	$1000	$1148.87
Restore your status as a worker, student, or visitor	$200	$229.77
Restore your status as a worker and get a new work permit	$355	$384.77
Restore your status as a student and get a new study permit	$350	$379.77
Temporary residence permit	$200	$229.77

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Inadmissibility rules in Canada

Foreign nationals need to fulfil specific conditions and requirements in Canada in order to be admissible, which includes passing a criminal background check before entering the nation. The Canadian Border Services Agency and IRCC have the authority to deny the entry of any foreigner who they feel is not appropriate.

There are three primary methods to overcome Canada's inadmissibility rules:

Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)

A TRP or Temporary Resident Permit allows temporary entry into Canada which is for a certain period of time. This is issued to candidates who have a valid reason to enter Canada, and is valid for up to three years.