The Government of Canada has unveiled new application fees for permanent residence and citizenship, affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals planning to relocate to the country.
According to an official notice released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the revised charges will come into force on April 30, 2026.
The agency explained that the adjustment is part of routine updates designed to sustain efficient service delivery while keeping up with inflationary trends.
“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,” it said.
IRCC disclosed that while some permanent residence fees will see modest increases starting from $25, the citizenship application fee will rise by about 2.7 percent.
A breakdown of the revised permanent residence fees across various programmes shows the following changes:
– Right of Permanent Residence Fee – increase of $25, from $575 to $600
– Provincial Nominee Programme – increase of $40, from $950 to $990
– Business Class – increase of $85, from $1,810 to $1,895
– Family Class – increase of $25, from $545 to $570
– Protected Persons – increase of $25, from $635 to $660
– Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds or Public Policy Measures – increase of $25, from $635 to $660
– Permit Holders – increase of $15, from $375 to $390
In addition, the Right of Citizenship Fee will rise from $119.75 to $123 beginning March 31, 2026.
Providing further context, IRCC noted that the fee review aligns with provisions in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, which mandate biennial adjustments to reflect programme costs and increasing demand for immigration services.
