If you’re planning a move to Canada, whether it’s to study, work, visit, or join family, you’ll need to know how long your visa or immigration application might take.
IRCC updates visa processing times regularly to reflect real-time capacity and demand. Here’s a detailed, easy-to-follow breakdown of each visa category as of July 2, 2025, including expert insights to help you avoid delays.
Canada Visa & Immigration Processing Times in July 2025
Wondering how long it takes to get a Canadian visa or immigration approval in July 2025? Here’s the latest IRCC update covering all major visa and immigration categories.
1. Canadian Citizenship Processing Times
Granting full Canadian citizenship is the final step for many permanent residents who want to settle for good. Wondering how long it takes? Here’s the latest update on average processing times as of July 2025.
Processing times (as of July 2, 2025):
- Citizenship Grant: 10 months
- Citizenship Certificate (Proof): 5 months
- Resumption of Citizenship: Insufficient data
- Renunciation of Citizenship: 7 months
- Search of Citizenship Records: 15 months
Quick Tip: If you applied before May 5, 2025, you should receive your Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) soon. Applications from outside Canada or the U.S. may take longer due to additional verification steps.
2. Permanent Residency (PR) Card Processing Times
Need to renew or replace your Canada PR card? PR cards are essential for re-entry to Canada and verifying permanent resident status. Check the current wait times for processing new and replacement PR cards this month.
Latest PR card timelines (updated weekly):
- New PR Card: 50 days
- PR Card Renewal: 16 days (up by 1 day)
Pro Tip: Double-check your application for missing documents or poor-quality photos—these are the most common causes of delay.
3. Family Sponsorship Processing Times
Sponsoring a spouse, partner, or parent to join you in Canada? Family reunification remains a top priority under Canadian immigration, but timelines vary by province. Here’s how long family sponsorship applications are currently taking.
As of July 2025:
- Spouse/Common-law (Outside Canada, Non-Quebec): 11 months
- Spouse/Common-law (Outside Canada, Quebec): 38 months ⬆️
- Spouse/Common-law (Inside Canada, Non-Quebec): 34 months
- Spouse/Common-law (Inside Canada, Quebec): 38 months
- Parents/Grandparents PR (Non-Quebec): 36 months
- Parents/Grandparents PR (Quebec): 48 months
Insight: Quebec applicants face longer processing due to its separate immigration agreements with the federal government.
4. Canadian Passport Processing Times
If you’re applying for a Canadian passport, either new or renewal, here’s what to expect for processing timelines in July 2025.
Processing times (as of July 2, 2025):
- In-Person (New Passport): 10 business days
- By Mail (Within Canada): 20 business days
- Urgent Pick-Up: Next business day
- Express Pick-Up: 2–9 business days
- Mailed from Outside Canada: 20 business days
Note: For emergency travel, urgent or express services are your best bet. Just make sure you’ve included all required documents.
5. PR Economic Class Processing Times
Applied through Express Entry or another economic immigration program? Here’s how long it’s taking IRCC to process PR applications right now.
Here’s what IRCC is reporting this month:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 5 months
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): 7 months ⬆️
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): Insufficient data
- Express Entry PNP: 8 months
- Non-Express Entry PNP: 19 months
- Quebec Skilled Workers: 9 months
- Quebec Business Class: Insufficient data
- Federal Self-Employed: 58 months ⬆️
- Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): 12 months
- Start-Up Visa: 51 months ⬆️
Takeaway: Programs like Start-Up Visa and Self-Employed have lengthy processing due to their complexity. Express Entry remains the fastest economic immigration route.
6. Temporary Resident Visa Processing Times
Planning a visit to Canada? Check the latest processing times for Temporary Resident Visas, which include visitor visas, study permits, and work permits, both inside and outside Canada.
Visitor Visa (Outside Canada)
- India: 26 days ⬆️
- United States: 20 days
- Nigeria: 63 days ⬇️
- Pakistan: 34 days ⬆️
- Philippines: 34 days ⬆️
Visitor Visa (Inside Canada)
- Inside Canada: 22 days ⬇️
- Visitor Extension: 193 days ⬇️
Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents)
- India: 86 days ⬆️
- U.S.: 92 days
- Nigeria: 63 days ⬆️
- Pakistan: 155 days ⬇️
- Philippines: 110 days ⬆️
7. Study Permit Processing Times
Study permits are your gateway to Canadian universities and colleges. International students can use this section to find out the current average wait time for Canadian study permits in July 2025.
From Outside Canada
- India: 3 weeks
- United States: 8 weeks
- Nigeria: 5 weeks
- Pakistan: 11 weeks
- Philippines: 11 weeks ⬇️
From Inside Canada
- New Study Permit: 13 weeks ⬆️
- Extension: 182 days ⬇️
8. Work Permit Processing Times
Whether you’re applying for a job offer or a working holiday visa from inside or outside Canada, here are the most up-to-date processing times for Canadian work permits.
Work Permit (Outside Canada)
- India: 9 weeks ⬇️
- United States: 5 weeks
- Nigeria: 13 weeks ⬇️
- Pakistan: 6 weeks
- Philippines: 6 weeks
Work Permit (Inside Canada, including extensions)
- All categories: 188 days ⬇️
9. Other Temporary Visa Categories
This section covers less common visa categories like seasonal worker, International Experience Canada (IEC), and Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), along with their current processing times.
- Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP): 43 days ⬆️
- International Experience Canada (IEC): 5 weeks
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA): 5 minutes to 72 hours
Expert Tips to Avoid Delays
- Submit a Complete Application: Use IRCC’s checklists to avoid missing documents.
- Track Processing Updates: Timelines shift weekly/monthly. Bookmark the IRCC website.
- Plan Ahead for Quebec: Processing often takes longer—build that into your timeline.
- Use Official Tools: IRCC offers calculators, guides, and document templates.
- Get Help If Needed: Immigration consultants can help with complex cases.
Final Thoughts
Visa processing times aren’t just numbers; they’re your timeline for making a move, starting a job, or reuniting with family. Stay informed, submit a complete application, and regularly check for updates to avoid surprises.
Your Canadian dream is still very much alive; just plan wisely and act early.
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