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Increase to Minimum Settlement Fund Requirements for Express Entry

Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix

CountryCanada
Operative dateJuly 28, 2025
CategoryResidence, other
Policy toolEligibility

Policy effect

IRCC updated the minimum settlement funds required for permanent residence applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs to $15,263 CAD for a single applicant.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: IRCC updated the minimum settlement funds required for permanent residence applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs to $15,263 CAD for a single applicant.

Official source excerpt

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… all applicants to provide a proof of funds document. If you don’t need to provide proof of funds, you must **upload a letter** explaining either that you have: - been invited to apply under the Canadian Experience Class, or - a valid job offer and authorization to work in Canada ## How much money you need The amount of money you need to support your family is based the size of your family. This table shows the **minimum amount** you need to immigrate to Canada. If you have more money, you should list the full amount in your profile or application. | Number of<br> family members | Funds you need<br> (CAD) Updated July 7, 2025 | | --- | --- | | 1 | $15,263 | | 2 | $19,001 | | 3 | $23,360 | | 4 | $28,362 | | 5 | $32,168 | | 6 | $36,280 | | 7 | $40,392 | | If more than 7 people, for each additional family member | $4,112 | How to calculate the size of your family To calculate the size of your family, include: - yourself - your spouse or common-law partner - your [dependent children](https://ircc.canada.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/aod-tool.asp) and - your spouse or common-law partner’s dependent children You must include your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children, even if …
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) - Proof of Funds RequirementImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) - Proof of Funds Requirement. Increase to Minimum Settlement Fund Requirements for Express Entry. Effective 2025-07-28.Open official source
Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html

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