Guide 3900 Steps – Sponsorship Of A Spouse, Common-Law Partner, Conjugal Partner Or Dependent Child Living Outside Canada
The person you designate will be able to obtain information on your case file, such as the status of your application. However, they will not be able to conduct business on your behalf with CIC.
Step 3. Pay the Fees
Fee
Use the table below to calculate the total amount of fees to be paid (all fees are in Canadian dollars). Fees must be included with this application.
Calculating the fees
Use the tables below to calculate the total amount of fees to be paid. There are two (2) types of fees:
1. The processing fee which must be included with your application.
| Processing fees | Number of persons | Amount per person | Amount due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsor | 1 | $75 | $75 |
| Principal applicant | 1 | $475 | |
| Dependent child aged under 19 who is the principal applicant, unmarried and not in a common-law relationship | 1 | $75 | |
| Dependent child aged 19 or older who is the principal applicant and has been unable to be financially self-supporting since before the age of 19 due to a physical or mental condition | $475 | ||
| Dependent child aged under 19, unmarried and not in a common-law relationship | $150 | ||
| Dependent child aged 19 or older who has been unable to be financially self-supporting since before the age of 19 due to a physical or mental condition | $150 | ||
| Total payment | |||
2. The Right of Permanent Residence Fee, which will be requested by CIC at a later stage if your application is approved.
Note. We strongly recommend paying the Right of Permanent Residence Fee along with your processing fees. By doing so, it will reduce the processing time of your application.
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee | Number of persons | Amount per person | Amount Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal applicant (Spouse/common-law partner) | 1 | × $ 490 | $ 490 |
| Total Payment: | |||
Note: Dependent children are exempt from paying the Right of Permanent Residence fee.
Residents of Quebec
If you are a resident of Quebec, you will need to pay an additional processing fee to the province of Quebec when you submit your undertaking to MIDI. For more information about Quebec provincial processing fees, visit Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI).
Incorrect fee payment
Payment issue – No fee included
CIC will return your application.
Note: Processing of your application will only start after you return your application with the requested fees.
Payment issue – Insufficient fees included
CIC will return your application.
Note: Processing of your application will only start after you return your application with the requested fees.
Payment issue – Overpayment
CIC will:
- start processing your application, and
- send you a refund as soon as possible.
Note: You do not have to request a refund, it will be done automatically.
Payment issue – Expired payment
For expired certified cheques, bank drafts and money orders only. CIC will return your application.
Note: Processing of your application will only start after you return your application with requested fees.
Payment method options
Payment of fees online is the preferred method of payment.
Online fee payment
Resources required
You can pay your fees online if you have:
- a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express);
- access to a computer with an Internet connection;
- a valid e-mail address, and
- access to a printer (you will need to print the receipt).
Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to pay using the Internet.
- Go to Pay my fees online.
- Follow the online instructions.
- At the end, click on the button to print the CIC official receipt with barcode. Print two copies.
Note
Do not exit without printing the receipt!
- Fill in the Payer Information Section by hand.
- Attach a copy of this receipt to your completed application. Keep the second copy of the receipt for your records.
Proof of payment
The receipt printed in step 2 of the instructions above will serve as your proof of payment.
Fee payment at financial institutions in Canada
If you do not wish to pay using the Internet, you must make the payment at a financial institution in Canada. The financial institution will let you know what method of payment it accepts. There is no banking charge to pay at a financial institution. An original receipt of payment form IMM 5401 is required to process the payment. This form is not available online. You must order an original receipt of payment form (IMM 5401) by mail. Include a copy of this receipt with your paper application.
Note
The only acceptable forms of payment are online or through a financial institution in Canada. If you send any other form of payment, CIC will return your application.
Availability
For clients located inside Canada only.
Resources required
Original fee receipt form (IMM 5401).
Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to pay at a financial institution in Canada.
Important information: Use an original payment receipt form (pink and white). A photocopy is not acceptable.
