Total cost of applying for PR for Canada Express Entry

The cost of applying for PR via express entry from India is as under:

INR 5,000 - Getting your transcripts printed, attested and shipped to World Education Services (WES / IQAS) from your university.

INR 13,600 - WES Basic Education Credential Assessment (ECA) - CAD 200. If you choose international courier service (UPS) add CAD 85. (per person)

INR 12,500 - Registering for IELTS Exam

Applying to Express Entry is free. Once you receive the ITA, you’ll need to start preparing the necessary documents that need to be uploaded:

INR 8,500 - Medical Examination per person (Apollo Hospital)

INR 500 - Police Clearance Certificate from PSK (per person)

Proof of Funds from your Bank: Free

INR 150–200 - Digital Photo (per person)

While you are submitting your e-APR application post-ITA, you’ll need to pay

INR 26,250 - Processing fee: CAD 550 per person

INR 23,400 - Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF): CAD 490 per person ~ (Note: this can also be paid when you are landing in Canada)

INR 7160 - Dependent Child: CAD 150 per child

INR 2400 - When you land for the first time you don’t need to pay for your PR card.

Total: Roughly INR 91,000 per person. If you are married without kids, then add INR 60,000.

Note that you also need to show proof of funds when you receive your invitation to apply. Check the link and save the money respective to your family configuration. These funds are for proof only. You don’t have to give these to CIC authorities. This can mean showing savings from INR 6.95 lakhs for an individual, to INR 12.8 lakhs for a family of four, and more.


Disclaimer: Above facts / data is not the view of blogger, it is based on the study / actual discussion with concerned persons.
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