FULL LIST: Canada Raises Residence, Citizenship Fees for Nigerians, Others From April
Canada announces new increases in permanent residence and citizenship fees effective from March 31 and April 30, 2026.
The Government of Canada has announced an increase in permanent residence (PR) and citizenship application fees, affecting Nigerians and other foreign applicants.
The changes will take effect in two phases:
- March 31, 2026 – Citizenship fees
- April 30, 2026 – Permanent residence fees
Full List of Updated Fees
Permanent Residence Fees (From April 30, 2026)
- Right of Permanent Residence Fee:
$575 → $600 (+$25) - Provincial Nominee Programme (PNP):
$950 → $990 (+$40) - Business Class:
$1,810 → $1,895 (+$85) - Family Class:
$545 → $570 (+$25) - Protected Persons:
$635 → $660 (+$25) - Humanitarian & Compassionate Grounds / Public Policy:
$635 → $660 (+$25) - Permit Holders Class:
$375 → $390 (+$15)
Citizenship Fee (From March 31, 2026)
- Right of Citizenship Fee:
$119.75 → $123
Why the Fees Are Increasing
According to immigration authorities, the adjustment is:
- A routine update is done every two years
- Meant to keep up with inflation and service costs
- Designed to ensure efficient processing of applications
Who Is Affected?
- Applicants who submit on or after the new dates will pay the updated fees
- Those who applied before the deadline will not be affected
What It Means for Nigerians
For many applicants from Nigeria, the increase—though relatively small individually—can significantly raise total costs, especially for families applying together.
