Canada Shares New Visa Processing Time Update for July 2025

On July 2, 2025, Canada shared its updated immigration processing times. These timelines are crucial for people applying for visas, permanent residency, citizenship, or passports. The new details help individuals and families plan better for their move to Canada.

Citizenship Application Times

IRCC gave the latest figures for citizenship processing.

• Citizenship grant takes 10 months.
  
• Proof of citizenship takes 5 months.
  
• Renouncing citizenship takes 7 months.
  
• Search of records takes 15 months.
  
• Resuming citizenship has no timeline yet due to lack of data.
  

People who applied before May 5, 2025, should receive their Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) soon. Those applying from outside Canada or the U.S. may face small delays due to extra checks.

Permanent Residency (PR) Cards

PR cards are needed for new residents and renewals.

• A new PR card takes 50 days.
  
• A renewal takes 16 days, one day longer than last month.
  

Double-check all documents before submitting to avoid mistakes or delays.

Family Sponsorship Processing

Family reunification remains a key part of Canada’s immigration system. Timelines vary by location.

• Outside Canada (non-Quebec): 11 months
  
• Outside Canada (Quebec): 38 months
  
• Inside Canada (non-Quebec): 34 months
  
• Inside Canada (Quebec): 38 months
  
• Parents/Grandparents (non-Quebec): 36 months
  
• Parents/Grandparents (Quebec): 48 months
  

Quebec has longer times due to its separate immigration rules.

Passport Application Timelines

Passports are essential for travel. Here’s what you need to know:

• In-person applications: 10 business days
  
• By mail: 20 business days
  
• Urgent pick-up: Next business day
  
• Express pick-up: 2–9 business days
  
• Outside Canada (mailed): 20 business days
  

For quick trips, choose urgent or express options.

PR Economic Class Programs

Skilled workers use these programs to settle in Canada.

• Canadian Experience Class: 5 months
  
• Federal Skilled Worker Program: 7 months
  
• Express Entry PNP: 8 months
  
• Non-Express PNP: 19 months
  
• Quebec Skilled Workers: 9 months
  
• Start-Up Visa: 51 months
  
• Federal Self-Employed: 58 months
  
• Atlantic Immigration Program: 12 months
  

Some business-related programs take longer due to complexity.

Temporary Resident Visa Updates

Processing times depend on where you apply.
Visitor Visas (outside Canada):

• India: 26 days
  
• U.S.: 20 days
  
• Nigeria: 63 days
  
• Pakistan: 34 days
  
• Philippines: 34 days
  

Inside Canada:

• Visitor Visa: 22 days
  
• Visitor Extension: 193 days
  

Super Visa for parents/grandparents:

• India: 86 days
  
• Pakistan: 155 days
  
• U.S.: 92 days
  
• Nigeria: 63 days
  
• Philippines: 110 days
  

Study and Work Permits

Study Permits (Outside Canada):

• India: 3 weeks
  
• Pakistan: 11 weeks
  
• Nigeria: 5 weeks
  
• U.S.: 8 weeks
  
• Philippines: 11 weeks
  

Inside Canada:

• Study Permit: 13 weeks
  
• Extension: 182 days
  

Work Permits (Outside Canada):

• India: 9 weeks
  
• U.S.: 5 weeks
  
• Nigeria: 13 weeks
  
• Pakistan: 6 weeks
  
• Philippines: 6 weeks
  

Inside Canada:

• Including extensions: 188 days
  

Other categories include:

• Seasonal Agricultural Program: 43 days
  
• IEC Work Visa: 5 weeks
  
• Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): 5 minutes to 72 hours
  

Expert Tips to Avoid Delays

1. Submit complete applications.
   
2. Check weekly and monthly updates.
   
3. Prepare early for Quebec cases.
   
4. Use official tools and guides.
   
5. Get professional help if needed.
   

Processing times may vary due to application volume or extra document checks.