Immigration Budget & Fees

Estimate based on your family profile. All amounts are in Canadian dollars (CAD) — switch to FCFA or USD at any time.

Indicative rates: 1 CAD ≈ 450 FCFA ≈ 0.72 USD

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family composition

Accompanying spouse

Number of dependent children

🧪 Assessments & tests

Educational credential assessment (WES) — ~$279 CAD Language test (TEF/TCF/IELTS) — ~$502 CAD Spouse's language test — ~$502 CAD

🩺 Process & biometrics

Medical exam (per person) — ~$253 CAD Biometrics fee per person(Set at 170 for the family) — $85 CAD Police certificate (per person) — ~$22 CAD Photo, IRCC requirement (per person) — ~$11 CAD

💵 Settlement funds (IRCC 2026 reference)

These funds are not a direct cost but proof to be provided. Not required with a valid job offer or Canadian work experience (CEC).

Family size	Required funds
1 person/people	15 263 $ CAD
2 person/people	19 001 $ CAD
3 person/people	23 360 $ CAD
4 person/people	28 362 $ CAD
5 person/people	32 168 $ CAD
6 person/people	36 280 $ CAD
7 person/people	40 392 $ CAD
If more than 7, add per person/people	4 112 $ CAD

Total estimated cost

—

Dollar canadien (CAD)

IRCC fees —

Tests & assessments —

Medical & biometrics —

Settlement funds —

Settlement funds are not a direct cost.