Canadian Citizenship Application Fees (2026)
Canadian citizenship application fees in 2026: $653 for an adult ($530 processing + $123 right of citizenship), and $100 for a minor under 18.
The fees for a grant of Canadian citizenship in 2026 are $653 for an adult and $100 for a minor under 18. The adult total is made up of a $530 processing fee plus a $123 right of citizenship fee. A minor pays the processing fee only. Amounts are updated regularly, so always confirm the current fee on the official fee page at canada.ca before you pay. Also confirm your eligibility first.
The fee breakdown for an adult
For an adult, the direct cost splits into two parts. Understanding this makes it clear what is refundable and what is not.
- Processing fee: $530, for reviewing your file.
- Right of citizenship fee: $123, paid for the grant itself.
- Adult total: $653.
- Minor total (under 18): $100, processing only.
What the processing and right of citizenship fees cover
The processing fee covers IRCC reviewing your application, whether or not citizenship is granted. The right of citizenship fee covers the grant of status itself: it is refunded if citizenship is not ultimately granted. That is why a minor, who does not pay this fee at filing, has a lower total.
Paying the fees and confirming the amount
Fees are paid online when you apply, and the payment receipt is part of your file. Because amounts can change, check the exact fee on canada.ca the day you pay. To place these fees within the whole process, read our guide on how to apply for citizenship online, and confirm your days of presence with the calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a minor pay less? A minor under 18 pays only the processing fee, with no right of citizenship fee. Their total is therefore $100, compared with $653 for an adult.
Is the right of citizenship fee refundable? The right of citizenship fee is refunded if citizenship is not ultimately granted. The processing fee covers reviewing the file and is generally not refunded. Confirm the exact terms on canada.ca.
Can the fees change? Yes. The amounts are updated regularly. Always check the current fee on the official fee page at canada.ca before you pay.