The Government of Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence and citizenship affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to live in the country.
The new fees, according to an official notice released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, will take effect from April 30, 2026.
In the statement, the immigration agency explained that the adjustment forms part of a routine review aimed at maintaining efficient service delivery while keeping pace with inflation.
“Starting April 30, 2026, fees for permanent resident applications will increase as part of a routine update. Applications received on or after that date will be subject to the new fees,” IRCC stated.
The agency noted that while the increases are modest, several immigration categories will be affected.
Under the new structure, the Right of Permanent Residence Fee will rise by $25, from $575 to $600, while the Provincial Nominee Programme fee will increase by $40, moving from $950 to $990.
In the Business Class category, applicants will now pay $1,895, reflecting an $85 increase from the previous $1,810. Similarly, the Family Class category fee will increase by $25, from $545 to $570.
Other categories will also see adjustments. Fees for Protected Persons, as well as applications under Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds or Public Policy Measures, will increase from $635 to $660.
For Permit Holders, the fee will rise from $375 to $390.
Meanwhile, the Right of Citizenship Fee has already been adjusted from $119.75 to $123, with the new rate taking effect from March 31, 2026.
IRCC explained that under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, permanent residence application fees are reviewed every two years. The review, it said, is necessary to offset operational costs and respond to the growing demand for immigration services.
The development is expected to impact prospective applicants, including Nigerians, who are seeking permanent residency or citizenship in Canada.
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