Canada raises permanent residence, citizenship application fees for Nigerians, others
The government of Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence and citizenship, affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking residency in the country. Immigration, Refugees and
The government of Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence and citizenship, affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking residency in the country.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in a statement posted on X on Monday, said, “Starting April 30, 2026, fees for permanent resident applications will increase as part of a routine update.”
The agency added, “Applications received on or after April 30 will be subject to the new fees.”
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On its website, IRCC outlined the revised charges for principal applicants across various programmes.
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According to the agency, the Right of Permanent Residence Fee will rise by $25, from $575 to $600, while the Provincial Nominee Program fee will increase by $40, from $950 to $990.
It added, “Business – increase by $85 from $1,810 to $1,895, Family class – increase by $25 from $545 to $570, while Protected persons – increase by $25 from $635 to $660.”
The agency further stated that applicants under Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds or public policy measures will see a $25 increase, from $635 to $660, while permit holders will pay $15 more, with fees rising from $375 to $390.
“Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, permanent residence fees are adjusted every two years to offset the cost of running the programme and respond to growing demand,” IRCC stated.
