Increase to Minimum Settlement Fund Requirements for Express Entry
Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix
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.
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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 …
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