FULL LIST: Canada Raises Residency, Citizenship Fees For Nigerians, Others

The Government of Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence and citizenship with the new policy affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to live in the country.

According to an official notice published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the new fees will take effect from April 30, 2026.

The agency said the adjustment was part of routine updates aimed at sustaining efficient service delivery and 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 April 30 will be subject to the new fees,” IRCC stated.

See details of the revised charges for residency applicants by programme as follows:

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

The Right of Citizenship Fee will increase from $119.75 to $123, effective March 31, 2026.

IRCC explained that under existing immigration regulations, permanent residence fees were reviewed every two years to reflect programme costs and respond to growing demand for immigration services.