Regulation 226 — Fees — visa applications
Text of provision
(1) For the purposes of subsection 52(1) of the Act, and subject to subsection (2), a deportation order obliges the foreign national to obtain a written authorization in order to return to Canada at any time after the deportation order was enforced.
(2) For the purposes of subsection 52(1) of the Act, the making of a deportation order against a foreign national on the basis of inadmissibility under paragraph 42(1)(b) of the Act is a circumstance in which the foreign national is exempt from the requirement to obtain an authorization in order to return to Canada.
(3) For the purposes of subsection 52(1) of the Act, a removal order referred to in section 80 of the Act obliges the foreign national to obtain a written authorization in order to return to Canada at any time after the removal order was enforced.
Plain English
Regulation 226 sets out the fee schedule for immigration applications. Application fees are prescribed in Schedule 1 of the IRPR and are subject to periodic adjustment. The fee must accompany the application to be considered complete. Processing fees are generally non-refundable even if the application is refused.
Practical effect
Application fees represent a significant cost for many applicants, particularly families making multiple simultaneous applications. IRCC's fee schedule is published online and updated periodically. The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) — currently $575 per adult — is payable before landing and is refundable if the application is refused before landing. Other processing fees are generally non-refundable. Fee waivers are available in limited circumstances for persons facing hardship or applying under H&C grounds.