The cost of a Canada Dependent Visa depends on who you’re sponsoring. As of 2024, sponsoring a spouse or common-law partner costs a total of CAD $1,205, which includes the sponsorship fee, processing fee, and the right of permanent residence fee. If you’re sponsoring a dependent child, the fee is CAD $170 per child. In addition, most applicants must pay a biometrics fee of CAD $85 per person or CAD $170 per family. All fees must be paid online when submitting your application.