How much money you will need (IRCC)
The amount of money you need to support your family is set by the size of your family. To calculate the size of your family you must include:
- yourself
- your spouse or partner
- your dependent children and
- your spouse’s dependent children
This includes your spouse or dependent children who are permanent residents or Canadian citizens.
You will need to show proof that you have enough money when you apply to immigrate. This table shows the minimum amount you need. If you have more money, you should list the full amount in your profile or application.
Number of
Family Members Funds Required
(in Canadian dollars)
1 $12,475
2 $15,531
3 $19,093
4 $23,181
5 $26,292
6 $29,652
7 $33,014
For each additional family member $3,361