Service Charges
Service charges
Service Charges effective 1 May 2026
If you are required to submit your biometrics as part of your IRCC application, you will pay a biometrics fee to the Government of Canada. Paying the biometrics fee includes:
• Collecting your fingerprints and a digital photo at the VAC
• Moving your documents, such as your passport, between IRCC and the VAC where you gave your biometrics
This means that if you give your biometrics at a VAC, you also get one package transmission service. This service will cover sending your documents from the VAC where you gave biometrics to IRCC and, once IRCC has made a decision on your application, back to the VAC.
There are some exceptions. Read carefully to see if these apply to you:
1. If you have already used your one included package transmission, you will need to pay the Package Transmission service fee to send any additional documents to IRCC.
2. If you enrolled your biometrics at one VAC location and submit your documents at a different VAC location, you will need to pay the Package Transmission service fee. The service fee is only waived if you submit your documents at the same VAC location where you gave your biometrics.
3. If you do not need to provide biometrics, you will need to pay the Package Transmission service fee to send your documents to IRCC through a VAC.
Transit Visas:
If you are travelling through Canada on your way to a different country, you may need to apply for a Transit Visa and give your biometrics. However, you will not have to pay the Government of Canada biometrics fee. Since you are not paying the biometrics fee, you will need to pay the Package Transmission service fee to send your documents to IRCC through a VAC.
You may not need a Canadian Transit Visa if you are travelling to the United States of America. Visit IRCC website to learn more about Transit Visas and who needs to apply for one: IRCC - Transit through Canada.
Submitting a Paper Application to IRCC through a VAC:
IRCC only accepts online applications for most immigration programs, but there are some exceptions. In some cases, you may even be able to submit a paper application (with or without biometrics) to IRCC through a VAC. Submitting a paper application through a VAC requires paying the Assisted Service - Paper Application service fee.
Methods of Payment:
For your IRCC application and biometrics:
Government of Canada fees for your application can only be paid online through IRCC’s website. Find out how to pay these fees here: IRCC - How to pay your fees.
Note: You can’t get a partial or full refund of Government of Canada fees at the VAC. A refund can only be requested by visiting IRCC and submitting a refund request. Find out more here: IRCC - Ask for a refund
For VAC services:
In person - Visa or MasterCard debit and credit card or PIX, directly at the Canada Visa Application Centre / Bank draft: Visit any branch of Santander Bank in Brazil and make a cash payment towards the application fees
By mail – Make a PIX transfer or visit any Banco Santander branch in Brazil and make a cash deposit directly at the teller window to pay the processing fee for your request, the return shipping fee, or any other service fees you wish to incur.
Please deposit the amount into the VFS checking account:
Santander Bank
Branch: 0729
Checking account: 13000778-0
Beneficiary: VFS BRASIL SERVICOS DE PREPARACAO DE DOCUMENTOS LTDA
PIX Key: 13.531.190/0001-15
The original proof of deposit should be presented along with your application forms, passport photos and other bank payment receipts (visa fee and courier fee) at the time of submission.
Attention: Do not use ATMs and/or wire transfers to make these payments. These payment methods are not accepted.
For any refund of fees paid to the Government of Canada, please click here to request a refund from the Government of Canada.
Service Charges for Services offered at the VAC
| Service Price (Per Applicant) | Amount in Dollars (CAD), Including Vat | Amount in BRL (Including Vat) |
|---|---|---|
SMS | $3.00 | 11.00 |
Photocopy | $0.53 | 2.00 |
Printing | $0.62 | 2.00 |
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) compliant photography | $7.52 | 29.00 |
USB Drive | $14.48 | 55.00 |
Regular Courier Zone A* | $19.48 | 74.00 |
Regular Courier Zone B* | $22.78 | 87.00 |
Regular Courier Zone C* | $45.58 | 173.00 |
Regular Courier Zone D* | $59.13 | 225.00 |
Regular Courier Zone F* | $68.10 | 259.00 |
Regular Courier Zone G* | $77.22 | 293.00 |
Regular Courier Zone H* | $90.06 | 342.00 |
Express Courier Zone A* | $30.32 | 115.00 |
Express Courier Zone B* | $32.44 | 123.00 |
Express Courier Zone C* | $45.23 | 172.00 |
Express Courier Zone D* | $69.26 | 263.00 |
Express Courier Zone E* | $98.51 | 374.00 |
Service Charges for Services offered at the VAC
| Services (Price Per Applicant) | Amount in Dollars (CAD), Including Vat | Amount in BRL (Including Vat) |
|---|---|---|
| Package transmission (per package) | $21.11 | 80.00 |
| Assisted Service – Paper Application (per application) | $20.66 | 79.00 |
| Assisted Service - Online Form (eTA) (per form) | $10.38 | 39.00 |
| Assisted service- scanning (per page) | $0.35 | 1.00 |
| Self-service work station ( per hour) | $5.00 | 19.00 |
| Short message service (SMS) or mobile phone application | $3.00 | 11.00 |
| Photocopy (per page) | $0.53 | 2.00 |
| Printing (per page) | $0.62 | 2.00 |
| International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Compliant Photography | $7.52 | 29.00 |
| USB Drive | $14.48 | 55.00 |
As of 1 May 2026, charges for additional services have been revised as follows:
| Value Added Service (Price Per Package) | Amount in CAD (Including Vat) | Amount in BRL (Including Vat) |
|---|---|---|
| REGULAR COURIER–SEDEX-DELIVERY OF APPLICATIONS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING ZONES: | ||
| Courier Zone A* | $19.48 | 74.00 |
| Courier Zone B* | $22.78 | 87.00 |
| Courier Zone C* | $45.58 | 173.00 |
| Courier Zone D* | $59.13 | 225.00 |
| Courier Zone F* | $68.10 | 259.00 |
| Courier Zone G* | $77.22 | 293.00 |
| Courier Zone H* | $90.06 | 342.00 |
As of 1 May 2026, charges for additional services have been revised as follows:
| Value Added Service (Price Per Package) | Amount in CAD (Including Vat) | Amount in BRL (Including Vat) |
|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS COURIER DELIVERY OF APPLICATIONS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING ZONES: | ||
| Courier Zone A* | $30.32 | 115.00 |
| Courier Zone B* | $32.44 | 123.00 |
| Courier Zone C* | $45.23 | 172.00 |
| Courier Zone D* | $69.26 | 263.00 |
| Courier Zone E* | $98.51 | 374.00 |
When using the VAC in São Paulo, please consider the following zones:
| Regular Courier Delivery–SEDEX- | |
|---|---|
| Zone A | Local - Within Sao Paulo |
| Zone B | State / Border of Sao Paulo’s city |
| Zone C | Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina |
| Zone D | Distrito Federal, Espírito Santo, Mato grosso do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Zone F | Bahia, Mato Grosso, Alagoas, SergipeGoiás, Tocantins |
| Zone G | Pernambuco, Paraiba, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte, Acre, Amapá, Ceará, Maranhão, Pará, Rondonia, Amazonas |
| Zone H | Roraima |
| Express Courier Delivery | |
|---|---|
| Zone A | Local - Within Sao Paulo |
| Zone B | State / Border of Sao Paulo’s city |
| Zone C | Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro |
| Zone D | Distrito Federal, Mato grosso do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Espírtio Santo |
| Zone E | Goiania, Tocantins, Bahia |
When using the VAC in Rio de Janeiro, please consider the following zones:
| Regular Courier Delivery-SEDEX- | |
|---|---|
| Zone A | Local - Within Rio de Janeiro |
| Zone B | State / Border of Rio de Janeiro’s city |
| Zone C | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Sao Paulo |
| Zone D | Distrito Federal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Zone F | Bahia, Goias, Rio Grande do Sul, Tocantins, Mato Grosso, Sergipe, Alagoas, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí |
| Zone G | Ceará, Maranhão, Rio Grande do Norte, Amapá, Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia |
| Zone H | Acre, Roraima |
| Express Courier Delivery | |
|---|---|
| Zone A | Local - Within Rio de Janeiro |
| Zone B | State / Border of Rio de Janeiro’s city |
| Zone C | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Zone D | Distrito Federal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Zone E | Bahia, Goiás, Rio Grande do Sul, Tocantins, |
When using the VAC in Brasília, please consider the following zones:
| Regular Courier Delivery–SEDEX- | |
|---|---|
| Zone A | Local - Within Brasilia, DF |
| Zone B | State / Border of Brasilia’s city |
| Zone C | Goiás, Minas Gerais, Tocantins |
| Zone D | Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Zone F | Bahia, Espírito Santo, Paraná, Piauí, Santa Catarina, Sergipe, Alagoas, Maranhão, Pará, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Zone G | Amapá, Amazonas, Ceará, Paraiba, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Rondônia |
| Zone H | Acre, Roraima |
| Express Courier Delivery | |
|---|---|
| Zone A | Local - Within Brasília |
| Zone B | State / Border of Brasilia’s city |
| Zone C | Goiás |
| Zone D | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, São Paulo |
| Zone E | Bahia, Rio Grande do Sul |
When using the VAC in Recife, please consider the following zones:
| Regular Courier Delivery-SEDEX- | |
|---|---|
| Zone A | Local - Recife |
| Zone B | State / Border of Recife’s city |
| Zone C | Alagoas, Ceará, Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte, Sergipe |
| Zone D | Bahia, Piauí |
| Zone F | Espírito Santo, Distritop Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Pará, Rio de Janeiro, Tocantins , Maranhão |
| Zone G | Amapá, Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo, Amazona. Mato Grosso, Paraná Santa Catarina |
| Zone H | Rio Grande do Sul, Roraima, Acre, Rondônia |
| Express Courier Delivery | |
|---|---|
| Zone A | Local - Within Recife |
| Zone B | State / Border of Recife’s city |
| Zone C | Ceará |
| Zone D | Bahia |
| Zone E | Distrito Federal, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
When using the VAC in Porto Alegre, please consider the following zones:
| Regular Courier Delivery-SEDEX- | |
|---|---|
| Zone A | Local – Porto Alegre |
| Zone B | State / Border of Porto Alegre’s city |
| Zone C | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Zone D | São Paulo |
| Zone F | Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, Distrito Federal, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso |
| Zone G | Bahia, Tocantins, Acre, Alagoas, Rondonia, Sergipe |
| Zone H | Paraiba, Pernanbuco, Piauí, Amapá, Amazonas Ceará, Maranhão, Pará, Rio Grande do Norte, Roraima |
| Express Courier Delivery | |
|---|---|
| Zone A | Local - Within Porto Alegre |
| Zone B | State / Border of Porto Alegre’s city |
| Zone C | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Zone D | Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Zone E | Bahia, Distrito Federal, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais |
*Service charges include all applicable local taxes and are subject to change as per the Canadian government's notification.
**The CAD exchange rate is determined by the Canadian government.
New service charges became effective on 1 May 2026.
The submission date for mail-in applications will be the date on which the Visa Application Centre receives the application. If a mail-in application is received and does not include correct payment for current service charges, the applicant will be contacted to pay the difference, or the application will be returned to the applicant.
All charges, including VAC fees, are non-refundable.
VAC Self-service Workstation:
You may have to wait to use the VAC’s Self-service Workstation if there are many visitors at the VAC. Wait times will vary.
Please bring a portable USB flash drive if you intend to use the VAC’s Self-service Workstation and make sure to take it with you when are finished using the workstation. The VAC will attempt to notify you if you accidentally leave your flash drive at the Self-service Workstation and will destroy any devices that remain unclaimed within 48 hours.