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The Government of Canada has announced an upward review of application fees for permanent residency and citizenship, affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to relocate to the country.
According to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the revised fee structure will take effect from April 30, 2026, with applications submitted on or after that date subject to the new charges. The agency stated that the adjustment is part of routine updates designed to maintain service delivery and align with inflationary trends.
Brandspur Politics reports that the fee revisions cover multiple immigration categories, with incremental increases applied across permanent residence programmes and citizenship applications, reflecting Canada’s periodic review mechanism under its immigration regulations.
Under the new structure, the Right of Permanent Residence Fee will rise from $575 to $600, while the Provincial Nominee Programme will increase from $950 to $990. Applicants under the Business Class category will now pay $1,895, up from $1,810.
Other categories affected include the Family Class, which will move from $545 to $570; Protected Persons and Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds applicants, which will both increase from $635 to $660; and Permit Holders, which will rise from $375 to $390.
The agency also confirmed that the Right of Citizenship Fee will increase from $119.75 to $123, effective March 31, 2026, representing a modest percentage adjustment in line with administrative cost reviews.
Officials explained that permanent residence fees are typically reviewed every two years to ensure that programme costs are adequately covered while maintaining efficiency in processing applications and responding to growing demand.
The adjustments are expected to impact prospective applicants planning to submit immigration requests, particularly those preparing for long-term relocation, work, or study transitions that may lead to permanent residency pathways.
Immigration analysts note that while the increases are relatively moderate, they form part of broader global trends where destination countries periodically adjust migration-related fees to sustain administrative systems and service delivery standards.
The revised fees will apply only to applications received from the effective date, meaning applicants submitting before April 30, 2026, will continue to be charged under the existing fee structure.
The development underscores ongoing changes in international migration policies as countries balance demand for immigration with operational costs and policy objectives tied to economic and population management.
