Breaking: Canada Increases Immigration Fees, Hits Nigerians And Other Migrants

According to a notice published on the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the new fee structure will take effect on April 30, 2026.

The agency explained that the adjustment is part of a routine review designed to maintain efficient service delivery while accounting for inflation.

It stated that applications submitted on or after April 30 will be subject to the revised fees.

Under the new structure, permanent residence fees will see modest increases of about $25, while citizenship-related fees will rise by approximately 2.7 per cent.

Several immigration categories will be affected by the adjustment. The Right of Permanent Residence Fee will increase by $25, moving from $575 to $600, while the Provincial Nominee Programme fee will rise by $40, from $950 to $990.

For business-class applicants, the fee will go up by $85, from $1,810 to $1,895. Similarly, the Family Class category will see an increase of $25, bringing the fee from $545 to $570.

Other categories will also experience adjustments. Fees for Protected Persons will rise from $635 to $660, while applications made under humanitarian and compassionate grounds or public policy measures will also increase to $660 from $635.

For permit holders, the application fee will increase by $15, from $375 to $390.

Meanwhile, the Right of Citizenship Fee has been adjusted from $119.75 to $123, effective March 31, 2026.

IRCC noted that, in line with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, fees for permanent residence applications are reviewed every two years to help cover operational costs and meet the growing demand for immigration services.