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How much is a Canada visitor visa, and how long does it take?

As of November 3, 2026, IRCC charges CA$100 per person for a Canada visitor visa, single or multiple entry, with a CA$500 cap for a family of 5 or more applying together, plus CA$85 for biometrics (up to CA$170 for a family). IRCC says it processes most applications in a few weeks or less; the time for your country is on its weekly processing-time tool. Most applicants give a digital photo with their biometrics; for a paper application, SelfieToPassport makes the photo from your phone for $6.95.

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The short version

  1. Visitor visa: CA$100 per person; CA$500 maximum for a family of 5 or more.
  2. Biometrics: CA$85 per person; CA$170 maximum for a family.
  3. Same fee for single and multiple entry.
  4. Most applications: a few weeks or less, depending on the visa office.
  5. SelfieToPassport: the photo for a paper application, $6.95.

Fees, in Canadian dollars

The visa fee and the biometrics fee are paid together when you apply.

The rules

  • The visitor visa processing fee is CA$100 per person, for single or multiple entry. ircc.canada.ca
  • Single and multiple entry visas cost the same; IRCC decides which one to issue. ircc.canada.ca
  • A family of 5 or more applying at the same time and place pays at most CA$500 in visa fees. ircc.canada.ca
  • Biometrics cost CA$85 per person, or up to CA$170 for an eligible family. canada.ca
  • The biometrics fee covers taking your fingerprints and a digital photo. ircc.canada.ca

Processing time

IRCC publishes the time per country on a tool it updates every week; it includes the time to give biometrics.

The rule

  • IRCC processes most visitor visa applications in a few weeks or less; the time depends on the visa office and any extra steps. canada.ca

FAQ

How much is a Canada visitor visa in 2026?

CA$100 per person plus CA$85 for biometrics; a family of 5 or more pays at most CA$500 in visa fees and CA$170 in biometrics. Source: official pages "Citizenship and immigration application fees: Fee list" and "How to apply for a visitor visa - Canada.ca", checked on Nov 3, 2026.

How long does a Canada visitor visa take?

IRCC says most applications take a few weeks or less; the time for each country is on its processing-time tool, updated weekly. Source: official page "After you apply for a visitor visa - Canada.ca", checked on Nov 3, 2026.

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