Reviewed: May 18, 2026Verified against official sources
FOR FAMILIES MOVING TO CANADA
How much do you really need to land in Canada?
IRCC’s minimum settlement funds aren’t enough. Here’s the real number.
Tell us about your family
Affects rent estimates and provincial health insurance gap.
1 adult
2 adults
3 adults
4 adults
None
1
2
3+
Not yet
Yes, confirmed
No job = we calculate 6 months runway. Confirmed = 3 months runway.
Renting our own place
AirBnB / short-term
With family/friends
YOUR ESTIMATED LANDING FUND
$0
in Canadian dollars, conservative estimate
Where this money goes
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