Settlement funds
As of January 1, 2027, the Rural Community Immigration Pilot will close.
If your community recommendation is dated December 31, 2026, or earlier, you must apply for permanent residence before it expires. If you don’t have a recommendation under the pilot, explore the new permanent Rural Community Immigration Program.
We’ll continue processing applications we’ve already received. If you’re eligible, you can still apply for a work permit so you can work while we process your application.
To apply for permanent residence through this pilot, you need to prove you can support yourself and your family after you get to Canada.
You do not need to show proof of funds if you’re already working in Canada with a valid work permit.
Your proof can be 1 or more of the following:
- bank account statements
- bank drafts
- cheques
- money orders
You need to make sure your money is available
- when you apply
- when we issue your permanent resident visa (if we approve your application)
How much money you need
First, you need to calculate your family size. You must include
- yourself
- your spouse or common-law partner
- your dependent children
- your spouse or common-law partner’s dependent children
Include your spouse or common-law partner and all dependent children, even if they’re
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- not coming to Canada with you
The table below that is updated annually shows the minimum amount you need to immigrate to Canada.
Minimum amount of money you need to immigrate to Canada based on the size of your family
Updated July 29, 2025
| Number of family members | Funds you need (in Canadian dollars) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $10,507 |
| 2 | $13,080 |
| 3 | $16,080 |
| 4 | $19,524 |
| 5 | $22,143 |
| 6 | $24,975 |
| 7 | $27,806 |
| If more than 7 people, for each additional family member, add | $2,831 |