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Full Cost To Move To Canada

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Relocating to another country can be as daunting as it can be exciting, one would have to take so many things into careful consideration and many financial decisions that would leave them vulnerable. 

A major thing to consider is one financial state before deciding to up and go from all you’re familiar with to a new place with hopes and aspirations. 

Delving into something as huge as relocating is a life-changing decision and one must be ready to take the steps and also the financial responsibilities it entails, knowing the cost of emigrating is as important as making the decision to, dare I add that being familiar with how much it cost to relocate with or without family or dependents is a key factor in making a concrete decision to take this step. 

Written thoughtfully and accurately below is a complete breakdown of the cost of moving to Canada and the different immigration application types like the Working Holiday Visa, Study Permit,  Canadian Express Entry, and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) elaborated. 

Single immigrant applicants should budget a total of  $15,500 CAD, while Couple immigrant applicants should have at least a total of $21,000CAD and then family group immigrant applicants should have at least $25,000 – $30,000CAD.

Look at the table below for the breakdown of the cost of relocating. 

Lastly updated March 10, 2023; Note! All figures indicated below are in Canadian Dollars( CAD). 

Fee TypeNotesIndividualCoupleCouple + 1 Child
Language tests (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF)Average cost.$300$600$600
Educational Credential Evaluation (ECA)Cost excluding international courier delivery charges.$200$400$400
BiometricsCharges for 2 or more people remain the same provided all members are applying at the same time and place.$85$170$170
Medical examsAverage cost; fee varies by country.$100$200$300
Application processing fee$850$1,700$1,930
Right of permanent residence fee$515$1,030$1,030
Miscellaneous fees (police certificate, transcripts, courier delivery, photos, notaries, translations, etc.)Average (assumed) cost.$250$500$600
Settlement fundsNot applicable for Canadian Experience Class (CEC).$13,213$16,449$20,222
TOTAL$15,498$21,019$25,252

Cost Quotation

To get an accurate cost of immigrating to Canada all you simply need to do is make an estimate from the number of family members you’re traveling with. If it’s with just your spouse as a couple or with kids and the number of kids you’re traveling with also affects the budget for the cost of relocating. 

Hence you must calculate the following;

  • You
  • Your spouse or legal partner 
  • Children or dependents (yours) 
  • Children or dependents (spouse) 

It’s important to take knowledge of the fact that, you’re to include your spouse, children, and dependents in your application even if; 

  • They already possess Canadian citizenship or are permanent residents of the country. 
  • They are going to remain in the country you’re relocating from and make the big move with you. 

The table below contains the right details of the exact amount you’re to have before you relocate to Canada permanently. If you have more finance than it’s requested you are advised to include the total amount in your application. 

Number of
family members
Funds required
(in Canadian dollars)
1$13,310
2$16,570
3$20,371
4$24,733
5$28,052
6$31,638
7$35,224
For each additional family member$3,586
4 Comments

4 Comments

  1. Idara william

    30 December 2023 at 9:55 am

    How much will it takes for family of 5 to be relocated to canada

    • Tony EFEBE

      31 December 2023 at 5:17 pm

      What is the total cost for husband, wife and two children to relocate to Canada.

  2. Anonymous

    31 December 2023 at 5:24 pm

    What is exchange rate between Canadian dollar to US dollars

    • Amosu folake

      2 January 2024 at 9:58 am

      What is cost for couples and a son

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