Processing Fees and Payment Instructions
A fee is charged to process almost every application. This fee is non-refundable, which means that you will not get it back even if your application is refused. You must pay the fee before you submit your application.
New applications: Processing fees must be paid when the application is submitted. The payment must be attached to the application form. Refer to the fee schedule for current rates. Just before paying, check this webpage again for the up-to-date information.
Current applications: If you are paying additional fees for an application currently being processed at this office, the payment must be attached to the letter from our office requesting the additional payment.
Family class applications: All applications for sponsored family class members must be submitted to the Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Canada. For more information on how to pay and where to submit your application, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.
Economic Class applications:
All applicants in the economic classes must submit their initial application to the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) in Canada. For more information on how to pay, visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.
Multiple entry visa: If you plan to visit Canada multiple times in the near future (for example on business or to visit family), you should consider applying for a multiple entry temporary resident visa. You may be granted a visa valid for up to 10 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
There is no fee for a transit visa.
Fee schedule
The amount of the processing fee in Brazilian reais depends on the exchange rate.
Immigration Fee Schedule - Sao Paulo, Brazil
| CAD | BRL | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual – Multiple Entry | 150 | 290 |
| Individual - single entry | 75 | 145 |
| Family Rate - maximum | 400 | 775 |
| Study Permit (fee includes temporary resident visa, if required) | 125 | 245 |
| Work Permit (fee includes temporary resident visa, if required) | 150 | 290 |
| Work permit - Group of 3 or more Performing Artists | 450 | 870 |
| Temporary Resident Permit | 200 | 390 |
| Transit Visa (for less than 48 hours in Canada) | free | free |
| Skilled Worker, Provincial Nominee, Family Class | CAD | BRL |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Applicant | 550 | 1060 |
| Spouse/Partner | 550 | 1060 |
| Dependant 22 yrs and over | 550 | 1060 |
| Dependant under 22 yrs | 150 | 290 |
| Business Immigrants (Outside Quebec) | ||
| Principal Applicant | 1050 | 2020 |
| Spouse/Partner | 550 | 1060 |
| Dependant 22 yrs and over | 550 | 1060 |
| Dependant under 22 yrs | 150 | 290 |
| Right of Permanent Resident Fee (Principal Applicant, Spouse/ Partner) | 490 | 950 |
| * Please note that if you submit your application to a Canadian office (CPC or CIO), payment should be made at that office | ||
| CAD | BRL | |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation - Serious Criminality | 1000 | 1950 |
| Rehabilitation - Criminality | 200 | 390 |
| Authorization to Return to Canada | 400 | 775 |
| Replacement or certification of an immigration document | 30 | 60 |
| Repayment of removals – USA / St. Pierre & Miquelon | 750 | 1460 |
| Repayment of removals – other destinations | 1500 | 2900 |
| Permanent Resident Travel Document | 50 | 95 |
Payment instructions
You can pay the processing fee in either Brazilian reais or Canadian dollars. It is your choice. If you are paying in Canadian dollars, you must pay with the exact amount in cash or with a money order payable to the "Receiver General of Canada." If you are paying in Brazilian reais, you can only pay by direct deposit.
You can pay the fees at any HSBC Bank in Brazil. Your payment should be deposited into the account of the Consulate General of Canada in Sao Paulo. The branch number is: 1888 and the Consulate's account number is: 00116-05. Do not use ATMs or Internet bank transfers as these forms of payment are not accepted by the Consulate.
If you are paying by direct deposit, the bank will give you a deposit slip. You must include it with your application. We will issue you a receipt when we receive your application with your deposit slip or your cheque.
If you are submitting your permanent resident application at the Centralized Intake Office in Canada, you should see the application guide.
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