- The Government of Canada has approved new immigration and citizenship application fees
- The changes affect Nigerians and other foreign nationals applying for residency with the new fees taking effect on April 30, 2026
- IRCC said that the increase is necessary to maintain “timely and reliable services” and keep pace with inflation
The Government of Canada has announced an upward review of application fees for permanent residence and citizenship, affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to relocate.
The new fee structure will take effect on April 30, 2026, according to an official notice published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The agency explained that the adjustment is part of efforts to sustain efficient service delivery while keeping up with 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,” IRCC stated.
According to the update, most permanent residence categories will see modest increases, some as low as $25, while citizenship application fees will rise by about 2.7 per cent.
A breakdown of the revised fees shows that the Right of Permanent Residence Fee will increase from $575 to $600, reflecting a $25 hike.
The Provincial Nominee Programme fee rises by $40, from $950 to $990.
Applicants under the Business Class category will now pay $1,895, up from $1,810, representing an $85 increase. Similarly, the Family Class fee climbs from $545 to $570.
For Protected Persons, the fee moves from $635 to $660, while applications under Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds or Public Policy Measures will also increase from $635 to $660.
Permit Holders are not exempt, with fees rising slightly from $375 to $390.
In addition, the Right of Citizenship Fee has already been adjusted from $119.75 to $123, effective March 31, 2026.
IRCC noted that the fee review aligns with provisions in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, which mandate adjustments every two years to manage programme costs and increasing demand.