As part of the Canadian visa application process, providing biometrics is a crucial step, and understanding the associated fees is essential for a seamless experience.
Biometrics Fee for Canadian Visa
The biometrics fee for a Canadian visa is $85 CAD per person. This fee is applicable to individuals aged 14 to 79 years, and it covers the cost of collecting fingerprints and a digital photo.
Families applying together for a visitor visa benefit from a cost-saving measure. In such cases, the maximum biometric fee payable is $170 CAD, regardless of the family size.
Payment Process
Whether you applied for your Canadian visa online or on paper, the payment process for the biometrics fee follows specific guidelines.
Here’s a breakdown of the steps:
For Online Applications
If you applied online, you can pay the biometrics fee through the online payment system.
Subsequently, you can upload the receipt in your Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) secure account.
Another option for online applicants is to use the web form to upload the payment receipt.
For Paper Applications
Even if you submitted a paper application, the biometrics fee can be paid online.
Similar to online applicants, paper applicants can use the web form to upload the payment receipt after completing the online payment.
Family Applications
Families applying together benefit from a maximum biometrics fee of $170 CAD.
This applies to families of two or more people applying at the same time and place. The fee covers the entire family unit.
VAC Payment Option
When providing biometrics at the Visa Application Centre (VAC), you can pay the biometrics fee at the time of your appointment.
The VAC staff will guide you through the payment process.
Ensuring Proper Processing
It’s crucial to follow the specific instructions provided by the official Government of Canada website or the Visa Application Centre when paying the biometrics fee.
Accurate and timely payment ensures that your biometrics appointment is properly processed, contributing to the overall efficiency of your visa application.
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