The Canadian government has announced an upward review of application fees for permanent residence and citizenship, a decision that will impact Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to settle in the country.
The fee adjustment, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), will take effect from April 30, 2026, according to an official notice published on the agency’s website.
IRCC explained that the increase forms part of a routine update aimed at sustaining the delivery of timely and reliable immigration services while adjusting to inflation.
“Starting April 30, 2026, fees for permanent resident applications will increase as part of a routine update. Applications received on or after April 30 will be subject to the new fees,” the agency stated.
Under the revised fees, the Right of Permanent Residence Fee will rise by $25, from $575 to $600.
Applications under the Provincial Nominee Programme will also increase by $40, moving from $950 to $990.
For applicants under the Business Class category, the fee will increase by $85, from $1,810 to $1,895, while the Family Class category will see a $25 rise, bringing the fee from $545 to $570.
The application fee for Protected Persons will increase by $25, from $635 to $660. A similar adjustment will apply to applications submitted under Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds or Public Policy Measures, which will also increase from $635 to $660.
In addition, the fee for Permit Holders will rise by $15, moving from $375 to $390.
Meanwhile, the Right of Citizenship Fee has already been adjusted upward, increasing from $119.75 to $123, effective March 31, 2026, representing an increase of about 2.7 per cent.
IRCC noted that under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, fees for permanent residence applications are reviewed every two years to help offset programme costs and accommodate the growing demand for immigration services.
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