At what age do you get the most CRS points?

From 20 to 29: 110 points single, 100 with an accompanying spouse.

How many CRS points do you get at 30, 35 and 40?

Single: 105 at 30, 77 at 35, 50 at 40. With a spouse: 95, 70 and 45.

Which age counts, the day I create my profile or the day I am invited?

The age on the day your profile is assessed for a round of invitations. Your points drop on your birthday, so a profile can lose points while it waits in the pool.

CRS points for age

Express Entry CRS points for every age from 17 to 45, for single candidates and candidates with an accompanying spouse. Unchanged by the November 3, 2026 rules.

Age points table

CRS points by age
Age	Single	With spouse
17 or younger	0	0
18	99	90
19	105	95
20	110	100
21	110	100
22	110	100
23	110	100
24	110	100
25	110	100
26	110	100
27	110	100
28	110	100
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

Common questions

At what age do you get the most CRS points?: From 20 to 29: 110 points single, 100 with an accompanying spouse.
How many CRS points do you get at 30, 35 and 40?: Single: 105 at 30, 77 at 35, 50 at 40. With a spouse: 95, 70 and 45.
Which age counts, the day I create my profile or the day I am invited?: The age on the day your profile is assessed for a round of invitations. Your points drop on your birthday, so a profile can lose points while it waits in the pool.

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