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Citizenship FeesWhat fees are required?You must pay a Processing Fee when you submit an application to register and retain Canadian citizenship. The processing fee is $100.00 per person. Note: Personal cheques and travellers’ cheques are not acceptable forms of payment. If you reside outside Canada, contact a Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate for information on fees and where to send your application form. Are fees refundable?The processing fee will not be refunded, regardless of the final decision, once the Case Processing Centre has started processing the application. If you reside outside Canada, proceed to the next section, How to Complete Your Application. How do I calculate the fees required?STEP 1. Use this chart to calculate the fees required
STEP 2. Fill out one receipt form (IMM 5401) for yourself and other members of your family if you are applying at the same time. An original receipt must be used; a photocopy is not acceptable. You can order an original receipt from our Web site or by contacting a Call Centre agent . STEP 3. Insert the Total on line 09 Citizenship or Immigration Services Fees. Do not complete the top two portions of the receipt; these will be completed by the financial institution. STEP 4. Complete the “Payer Information” sections on the reverse of the receipt. If you already have an open file and know the client identification number that we have assigned to you, enter the number in the box provided for that purpose. If not, leave that box empty. STEP 5. Bring the receipt and your payment to the financial institution. Do not make payment using the automated teller machines. What if I make an incorrect payment?If you are required to pay additional fees, the Case Processing Centre will send you a form (IMM 5412) which will indicate the amount required for correct payment. Not paying the correct fee will result in a delay in finalizing your application. This payment must be paid at a designated financial institution. If you have paid too much, your application will be processed and the amount of the overpayment will be refunded. A cheque will be issued as soon as possible. Where can the fees be paid?Payment can be made at most financial institutions in Canada. Check with financial institutions in your area. Note: There is no banking charge to pay. The service is free. What can I use to pay the fees?The financial institution will let you know what form of payment it considers acceptable. What if there is no local financial institution which will accept payment?In this situation, you may pay the fees by mail. Phone a Call Centre agent for instructions. What does the financial institution do?The financial institution will accept your payment. The financial institution will stamp and insert the amount paid in the upper two portions of the receipt. You will receive the top two portions of the receipt. Make sure you are given these and that they have been stamped and completed before you leave the financial institution. Note: Do not present your application to the financial institution, only your receipt. What do I do after I have paid the fees?Retain the top portion (Copy 1 - Client’s copy) of the receipt which you have been given for your records. Attach the middle portion (Copy 2 - To be sent by client to Citizenship and Immigration Canada) to your completed application and mail it to the Case Processing Centre. Do not send any other form of payment with your application.
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