Canada Express Entry
Express Entry is how Canada manages applications for three economic immigration programmes: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You create a profile, are ranked by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), and may be invited to apply for permanent residence.
Read about Express Entry on canada.ca
Rules change often. Last checked 4 October 2026; each figure links to the page we read it on.
Official fees
- Your application: CAD 1,590, including the right of permanent residence fee (CAD 990 without it). The same for a spouse or partner; CAD 270 per dependent child. ircc.canada.ca · read
Proof of funds
- One person: CAD 15,263. Two: CAD 19,001. Three: CAD 23,360. Four: CAD 28,362. Five: CAD 32,168. Six: CAD 36,280. Seven: CAD 40,392. Each extra person: CAD 4,112. The page labels the table "Updated July 7, 2025". canada.ca · read
English test
- Express Entry (permanent residence): An approved language test: CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training or PTE Core. Results must be under 2 years old. canada.ca · read
Estimate your ranking with our CRS calculator, and check the Federal Skilled Worker 67-point grid with our Express Entry calculator. The official IRCC tool is the authority.
Not legal or immigration advice. Check every figure against the government page. What changed