Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence and citizenship for Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking residency in the country.
The new fees will take effect on April 30, 2026, according to an official notice published on the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website.
IRCC stated that the hike was aimed at maintaining timely and reliable services 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,” it said.
The agency mentioned that permanent residence fees will increase by as low as $25, while the citizenship fee will rise by approximately 2.7 percent.
The Right to Permanent Residence Fee rises by $25, from $575 to $600, while the Provincial Nominee Program rises by $40, from $950 to $990.
Business Class increases by $85, from $1,810 to $1,895, while Family Class increases by $25, from $545 to $570.
For Protected Persons, there is an increase of $25, from $635 to $660, while the charge for a visa on humanitarian and compassionate grounds or public policy measures increases by $25, from $635 to $660.
Effective March 31, 2026, permit holders will see a $15 increase from $375 to $390, while the Right of Citizenship Fee will rise from $119.75 to $123.
The Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, according to IRCC, require permanent residence fees to be raised every two years to cover program costs and meet rising demand.
