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Canada: routes compared

The same published facts for everyone. Open a route for its full figures and sources, or take the free check to compare them with your profile.

Information, not immigration advice. These are general summaries; always confirm on the official pages.

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Study permit

International students accepted by a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada.

Main fee: CA$150
Money to show: CA$23,448 one person, plus tuition
Decision time: Varies by mission or country

Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Costs and steps from: Pakistan, India

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Express Entry

Skilled workers who want permanent residence in Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Trades programs.

Main fee: CA$1,590
Money to show: CA$15,263 one person
Decision time: 6–7 months

Last checked 27 Oct 2026

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Provincial Nominee Program

Skilled workers who want permanent residence in a particular province or territory and fit one of its nominee streams.

Main fee: CA$1,590
Money to show: Depends on the province and stream
Decision time: Varies by mission or country

Last checked 29 Oct 2026

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Spousal (outside Canada)

Spouses, common-law partners and conjugal partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, applying from outside Canada.

Main fee: CA$1,260
Money to show: None in most cases; sponsor signs a 3-year undertaking
Decision time: Varies by mission or country

Last checked 29 Oct 2026

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Spousal (inside Canada)

Spouses and common-law partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who already live together in Canada with valid temporary status.

Main fee: CA$1,260
Money to show: None in most cases; sponsor signs a 3-year undertaking
Decision time: Varies by mission or country

Last checked 29 Oct 2026

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Canada pack · £9.99

All 5 Canada guides, a family cost sheet and every checklist. One guide alone is £4.99.

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