Canada Announces Work Permit Fee for Foreign Applicants

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has published the official fee an individual applicant must pay to obtain a work permit
• The published amount covers both a first-time application and any subsequent extension of an existing work permit
• The IRCC website lists separate charges for other categories of applicants beyond individual work permit seekers

Canada's immigration authority has officially disclosed the cost of obtaining a work permit for individual applicants, providing clarity for foreigners planning to work legally in the country.

According to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website, an individual applicant must pay CAD 155 to secure a work permit.

At current exchange rates, this translates to a specific naira equivalent that prospective applicants should confirm closer to their date of application, given fluctuating currency values.

What the Canada work permit fee covers

The CAD 155 charge is not confined to first-time applicants entering the process from scratch. The IRCC confirms that the same fee applies when a permit holder wishes to extend their authorisation to continue working in the country.

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This means whether a person is applying for the very first time or renewing an existing permit, the cost remains the same at CAD 155 per person.

This consistency simplifies financial planning for those who intend to remain in Canada long-term, as the renewal cost mirrors the initial outlay rather than introducing a separate pricing structure.

Fees vary by applicant category

While CAD 155 applies on a per-person basis for individual work permit seekers, the IRCC website outlines a broader fee schedule that accounts for different categories of applicants.

Those separate charges, which cover groups outside the individual applicant category, are detailed on the authority's official fees page and may vary depending on the nature and composition of the application.

For Ghanaians and other Africans considering Canada as a work destination, understanding this upfront financial commitment is a practical starting point in planning a successful application.

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The full breakdown of applicable fees for all applicant categories remains accessible through the IRCC's official online portal.

Canada lists reasons foreigners could lose PR

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Canada has published a clarification outlining the precise legal circumstances under which a foreign national can lose permanent resident (PR) status.

This addresses a concern frequently raised by immigrants living abroad, particularly those who have allowed their PR cards to lapse and worry about the implications for their residency rights.

Source: YEN.com.gh