If you’re planning to move to Canada, apply for PR (Permanent Residency), citizenship, or even get a passport, knowing the latest processing times is super helpful. IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) just released their June 2025 update, and we’ve broken it down in a simple way for you.
How Often Are These Times Updated?
- Weekly updates: For temporary visas (like visitor, study, work) and PR cards.
- Monthly updates: For citizenship, family sponsorships, and most PR applications.
- These times reflect how long it takes to process 80% of applications.
Citizenship Application Times
Applying for Canadian citizenship? Here’s how long it might take:
- Citizenship Grant: 10 months
- Citizenship Certificate: 5 months
- Renouncing Citizenship: 7 months
- Citizenship for Adopted Children: 7 months
- Searching Citizenship Records: 15 months
- Resumption of Citizenship: Not enough data to estimate
PR (Permanent Resident) Card Processing
If you’re a new permanent resident or need to renew your PR card:
- New PR Card: 49 days
- Renewing or Replacing PR Card: 14 days
Family Sponsorship Processing
Times depend on whether the applicant is inside or outside Quebec.
Spouse, Common-law, or Conjugal Partner
- Outside Canada (Not in Quebec): 37 months
- Inside Canada (Not in Quebec): 11 months
- Outside Canada (In Quebec): 34 months
- Inside Canada (In Quebec): 38 months
Parents & Grandparents
- Outside Quebec: 36 months
- In Quebec: 48 months
Passport Application Times
Passport wait times have stayed the same:
- In-person (Regular): 10 business days
- Mailed from outside Canada: 20 business days
- Urgent Pick-Up: Next business day
- Express Pick-Up: 2–9 business days
Economic Class PR Programs (Skilled Workers & Business)
Express Entry Programs
- Canadian Experience Class: 5 months
- Federal Skilled Workers: 6 months
- Provincial Nominee (via Express Entry): 8 months
- Other Provincial Nominee Applications: 19 months
Other Economic PR
- Atlantic Immigration Program: 12 months
- Quebec Skilled Workers: 9 months
- Start-Up Visa: 43 months
- Self-Employed Persons: 53 months
Visitor Visa Processing Times (Outside Canada)
- India: 21 days
- UAE: 35 days
- USA: 19 days
- Nigeria: 83 days
- Pakistan: 30 days
- Philippines: 31 days
- Singapore: 39 days
Visitor Visa (Inside Canada): 23 days
Super Visa (for Parents & Grandparents)
- India: 78 days
- UAE: 240 days
- USA: 93 days
- Nigeria: 61 days
- Pakistan: 171 days
- Philippines: 112 days
Study Permit Processing Times
- India: 5 weeks
- UAE: 9 weeks
- USA: 6 weeks
- Nigeria: 5 weeks
- Pakistan: 11 weeks
- Philippines: 16 weeks
Work Permit Processing Times
From Outside Canada
- India: 12 weeks
- UAE: 9 weeks
- USA: 7 weeks
- Nigeria: 16 weeks
- Pakistan: 5 weeks
- Philippines: 6 weeks
- Saudi Arabia: 7 weeks
Inside Canada: 225 days
Other Temporary Programs
- Seasonal Agricultural Workers: 36 days
- International Experience Canada (IEC): 5 weeks
- eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization): ~5 minutes (yes, that fast!)
Tips to Avoid Delays
- Submit Complete Documents: Missing papers = longer wait.
- Check Regular Updates: IRCC changes timelines often.
- Expect Delays in Quebec: Their process includes extra steps.
- Use IRCC Official Website: For tools, forms, and status checks.
Q1: What if my application is taking longer than the listed time?
A: These are average times. Some applications may take longer. If it’s way overdue, you can raise a web form with IRCC.
Q2: Can I speed up my application?
A: No guaranteed shortcuts. But a complete, well-prepared application reduces delays.
Q3: Is Quebec always slower?
A: Yes, Quebec has its own rules and steps, which add time to the process.
Q4: Are Express Entry times still reliable?
A: Mostly yes—especially for Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Workers.
Q5: Can I travel while my PR card is being renewed?
A: You may need a PR Travel Document if your PR card expires while you’re outside Canada.
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