The Government of Canada has announced a fresh increase in application fees for permanent residency and citizenship, a move that will affect Nigerians and other foreign nationals planning to relocate.

The adjustment, set to take effect on April 30, 2026, was disclosed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada as part of what it described as a routine review of costs.

According to the agency, the increase is meant to keep services running efficiently while adjusting to rising operational expenses. In simple terms, applicants submitting from the effective date will pay slightly more across different categories.

For permanent residency, most fees are seeing modest increases. The Right of Permanent Residence fee, for instance, will go up by $25, while categories like family sponsorship and protected persons are also getting small adjustments. Business-related applications are among those with slightly higher jumps.

Citizenship fees are not left out, with a minor percentage increase already taking effect at the end of March.

It is no news that Canada reviews these fees every two years under its immigration regulations to manage demand and maintain processing standards, especially as more people continue to apply for entry into the country.