Canada · Citizenship testCitizenship application fees
| Who | Fee | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18 or older) | $653 | $530 processing fee plus the $123 right of citizenship fee |
| Child (under 18) | $100 | Processing fee only |
The test, and up to 3 tries at it, are covered by that fee.
The right of citizenship fee can come back to you
The $123 right of citizenship fee went up from $119.75 on March 31, 2026. If an adult’s application isn’t approved, IRCC refunds that part.
When you’d pay again
IRCC doesn’t list any fee for retakes or for the hearing you’re invited to after 3 fails. But if you fail the hearing, your application is refused, and you’ll have to apply again and pay the fees again. The same goes if your application is closed because you missed your test twice without telling IRCC.
Studying is free
You don’t have to buy a book or a course. Discover Canada, the official guide, is free online, as a PDF, as an eBook and as audio. Many libraries and settlement agencies also run free prep classes.
Check before you pay
The right of citizenship fee can change each year on March 31. Look at IRCC’s fee list on the day you apply.
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Sources: IRCC and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.