Canada’s Latest Visa and Citizenship Processing Times – June 2025 Update

Canada’s immigration department shared the newest processing times as of June 25, 2025. Whether you want a visa, permanent residency, citizenship, or a passport, these timelines give a clear idea of how long each step takes. Knowing these helps applicants plan better and avoid surprises.

How IRCC Updates Times
The department updates these times regularly. They use real data to make sure 80% of applications get processed within the stated time. Since 2022, IRCC improved its tracking with new technology. They update temporary visas and PR cards weekly, while citizenship, family sponsorship, and PR applications get monthly updates.

Why These Times Matter
These timelines depend on how many people apply and IRCC’s current workload. They help students, workers, and families prepare for their move to Canada. Keep in mind, these are estimates, not exact guarantees. Some cases might take longer due to extra checks or missing documents.

Citizenship Processing
As of June 5, 2025:

• Getting citizenship approval takes about 10 months.
  
• Citizenship certificates take 5 months, one month longer than before.
  
• Renouncing citizenship takes 7 months.
  
• Searching citizenship records can take 15 months.
  

If you applied before May 5, expect an update soon. But applications from outside Canada or the U.S. may face delays.

Permanent Residency (PR) Cards
Updated June 25, 2025:

• New PR cards take about 50 days.
  
• Renewing PR cards takes only 15 days.
  

Tip: Submit complete applications to avoid delays.

Family Sponsorship Times
Processing times vary by location, especially in Quebec. As of June 5, 2025:

• Sponsoring a spouse from outside Canada (except Quebec) takes 11 months.
  
• Sponsoring a spouse from outside Quebec takes 37 months.
  
• Sponsoring a spouse inside Canada (non-Quebec) takes 34 months.
  
• Inside Quebec, it takes 38 months.
  
• Sponsoring parents or grandparents outside Quebec takes 36 months; in Quebec, it takes 48 months.
  

Quebec has longer waits due to its unique rules. Plan accordingly.

Passport Processing
Passport services remain steady:

• New passports in person take 10 business days.
  
• By mail, 20 business days.
  
• Urgent service can deliver by the next business day.
  
• Express service takes 2 to 9 business days.
  

Economic Class Permanent Residency
For skilled workers and entrepreneurs, times vary:

• Canadian Experience Class takes 5 months.
  
• Federal Skilled Worker program takes 6 months (up one month).
  
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) through Express Entry takes 8 months (up three months).
  
• Non-Express Entry PNP takes 19 months (down one month).
  
• Quebec Skilled Workers take 9 months.
  

Some programs like Federal Self-Employed and Start-Up Visa take much longer.

Temporary Resident Visas
Processing times vary by country and visa type (as of June 25, 2025):

• Visitor visas: India (24 days), US (20 days), Nigeria (81 days), Pakistan (31 days).
  
• Study permits: India (3 weeks), US (8 weeks), Nigeria (5 weeks), Philippines (12 weeks).
  
• Work permits: India (12 weeks), US (5 weeks), Nigeria (16 weeks).
  

Times change weekly based on demand.

Tips for a Smooth Application

• Submit all documents completely. Missing info causes delays.
  
• Check IRCC updates often to stay informed.
  
• Applications involving Quebec take longer.
  
• Use official resources for help.

Canada’s immigration department updated processing times for visas, PR, citizenship, and passports in June 2025. Times vary by program and location. Most applications take months, but staying informed and submitting complete applications helps speed things up. Applicants should plan ahead and watch for regular IRCC updates to avoid surprises.