How many CRS points do you get for age?
Candidates aged 20 to 29 get the maximum: 110 points without a spouse, or 100 with an accompanying spouse. From 30 the points fall every year, more steeply after 40, and reach 0 at age 45.
| Age | Without spouse | With spouse |
|---|---|---|
| 17 or younger | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 99 | 90 |
| 19 | 105 | 95 |
| 20-29 | 110 | 100 |
| 30 | 105 | 95 |
| 31 | 99 | 90 |
| 32 | 94 | 85 |
| 33 | 88 | 80 |
| 34 | 83 | 75 |
| 35 | 77 | 70 |
| 36 | 72 | 65 |
| 37 | 66 | 60 |
| 38 | 61 | 55 |
| 39 | 55 | 50 |
| 40 | 50 | 45 |
| 41 | 39 | 35 |
| 42 | 28 | 25 |
| 43 | 17 | 15 |
| 44 | 6 | 5 |
| 45 or older | 0 | 0 |
When is your age counted?
The system recalculates your score daily. Age points use your age on the day you receive an invitation, and you keep those points if you have a birthday before you submit your permanent residence application.
How much does a birthday cost?
Turning 30 costs 5 points without a spouse (110 to 105). Between 35 and 40 each birthday costs 5 to 6 points, and from 41 to 44 it costs 11 points a year. If you are close to a birthday and near a cut-off, completing language retakes or an ECA quickly matters.
Frequently asked questions
At what age do CRS points start decreasing?
At 30. You get 105 points at 30 without a spouse, down from 110.
Can I apply for Express Entry after 45?
Yes, but you receive 0 age points. Strong language, education, Canadian experience or a provincial nomination can still make up the difference.
Do age points apply to my spouse?
No. Only the principal applicant's age is scored.
Want your own number? The CRS calculator applies every table on this page to your profile and shows the breakdown.