As of the dates below, citizens of these countries and territory have to give their biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) within 30 days of when they submit an application for a visitor visa, study permit, or work permit.
List of countries and effective dates
Applicants with multiple citizenships
Exemptions
Pay the biometric fee
When you apply for a visitor visa, study permit or work permit, you have to pay an application fee. You also need to pay a biometric fee of $85 CAD per person. Families applying together for a visitor visa pay a maximum biometric fee of up to $170 CAD.
You can pay both your application fee and the biometric fee the same way. The website of the visa office that serves the country or region you are applying from has more information on fees, including how to pay them.