CRS Points by Age: When Your Birthday Lowers Your Score
Enter your date of birth to see your CRS age points today, the date you'll next lose points, and a birthday-by-birthday calendar until age points run out.
- IRCC's CRS age table
- Shows the date you lose points
- Free, no sign-up
- Answers stay on your device
CRS age points table
From IRCC's Comprehensive Ranking System criteria (modified 16 October 2026):
| Age | No spouse coming | Spouse coming | Change from year before (no spouse) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 or less | 0 | 0 | – |
| 18 | 99 | 90 | – |
| 19 | 105 | 95 | +6 |
| 20 to 29 | 110 | 100 | +5 |
| 30 | 105 | 95 | −5 |
| 31 | 99 | 90 | −6 |
| 32 | 94 | 85 | −5 |
| 33 | 88 | 80 | −6 |
| 34 | 83 | 75 | −5 |
| 35 | 77 | 70 | −6 |
| 36 | 72 | 65 | −5 |
| 37 | 66 | 60 | −6 |
| 38 | 61 | 55 | −5 |
| 39 | 55 | 50 | −6 |
| 40 | 50 | 45 | −5 |
| 41 | 39 | 35 | −11 |
| 42 | 28 | 25 | −11 |
| 43 | 17 | 15 | −11 |
| 44 | 6 | 5 | −11 |
| 45 or more | 0 | 0 | −6 |
"Spouse coming" means your spouse or common-law partner will come with you to Canada and isn't a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
What the table means in practice
- Your 20s are the peak. Everyone from 20 to 29 gets the same 110 points.
- From 30 to 40 you lose about 5 or 6 points a year, 60 points in total by 40.
- From 40 to 44 the drop doubles to 11 points a year. Applying before 41 can matter more than one extra year of work.
- At 45 age points end, but Express Entry has no upper age limit.
Age points in other programs
| Age | FSW 67-point grid (max 12) | Manitoba EOI (max 75) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 to 35 | 12 | 20 at 18, 30 at 19, 40 at 20, then 75 |
| 36 to 45 | 11 down to 2 (one point less each year) | 75 |
| 46 | 1 | 40 |
| 47 | 0 | 30 |
| 48 to 49 | 0 | 20, 10 |
| 50 or older | 0 | 0 |
The calendar above shows all three for each birthday. See the FSW 67 points calculator and the MPNP points calculator for the full grids.
Making up for lost age points
A single 33-year-old has lost 22 points compared with their 20s. Other factors can win them back:
- Language: going from CLB 8 to CLB 9 in all four abilities adds 32 core points, plus more skill transferability points. The CLB calculator shows the exact test score you need.
- French: NCLC 7 or higher can add up to 50 points and opens French-language draws.
- Canadian work: each year in Canada up to five adds points. See the CEC CRS calculator.
- Provincial nomination: adds 600 points, which outweighs any age loss.
Put your full profile into the CRS calculator to see your score and what your next birthday will cost.
Birthdays between invitation and application
IRCC's 2017 public policy on age-based requirements lets officers exempt Federal Skilled Worker applicants from the age-points provisions if they lose points because their birthday fell after the invitation to apply and before IRCC received their application. All other requirements still apply.
Frequently asked questions
At what age do you get the most CRS points?
From 20 to 29. You get 110 points without a spouse, or 100 if your spouse or partner is coming with you. At 30 you lose 5 points, and the points keep falling every year until they reach 0 at 45.
How many CRS points do I lose each year after 30?
Between 5 and 11 points a year without a spouse. The drops get bigger with age - from 40 to 44 you lose 11 points every birthday. With a spouse coming, the drops are 5 to 10 points.
Can I still apply for Express Entry after 45?
Yes. There is no maximum age for Express Entry. You just get 0 CRS age points, so you need more points from language, work experience, education, French or a provincial nomination. A nomination adds 600 points.
Does my CRS score change automatically on my birthday?
Your Express Entry profile uses your date of birth, so your score is worked out with your current age. Check your profile after your birthday to see your updated score.
What if my birthday comes after I get an invitation to apply?
For the Federal Skilled Worker 67-point grid, IRCC has a public policy (2017) that lets officers exempt applicants who lose age points because their birthday fell between the invitation and the date their application was received. Check the policy on canada.ca for the exact conditions.
Do age points differ with a spouse?
Yes. If your spouse or common-law partner is coming with you and isn't a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, the age maximum is 100 instead of 110, because some points move to your spouse's factors.