The Government of 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 April 30, 2026, according to an official notice published on the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

In the notice, IRCC said the adjustment is part of a routine review aimed at maintaining reliable services while keeping up 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,” the agency stated.

The immigration body added that permanent residence fees would increase by as little as $25, while citizenship fees will rise by about 2.7 per cent.

According to IRCC, several immigration categories will experience modest increases.

The Right of Permanent Residence Fee will rise by $25, moving from $575 to $600.

The Provincial Nominee Programme fee will increase by $40, from $950 to $990.

For the Business Class category, the fee will increase by $85, moving from $1,810 to $1,895.

Similarly, the Family Class category will see a $25 increase, from $545 to $570.

Other application categories will also record adjustments.

The fee for Protected Persons will rise from $635 to $660, while the fee for a visa on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds or Public Policy Measures will also increase from $635 to $660.

For Permit Holders, the fee will increase by $15, from $375 to $390.

Meanwhile, the Right of Citizenship Fee has been adjusted from $119.75 to $123, effective March 31, 2026.

IRCC explained that under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), permanent residence application fees are reviewed every two years.

The review, the agency said, helps to offset programme costs and respond to increasing demand for immigration services.