Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the right of citizenship fee for adult applicants increased on March 31, 2026.
The right of citizenship fee increased by CAD 3.25 from CAD 119.75 to CAD 123. The adult citizenship grant application processing fee remains unchanged at CAD 530.
Applications received on or after 31 March 2026 will be subject to the new fee.
In addition, permanent residence fees will increase on April 30, 2026.
Updated fees for principal applicants by program are:
- Right of permanent residence fee – increase by CAD 25 from CAD 575 to CAD 600;
- Provincial Nominee Program – increase by CAD 40 from CAD 950 to CAD 990;
- Business – increase by CAD 85 from CAD 1,810 to CAD 1,895;
- Family class – increase by CAD 25 from CAD 545 to CAD 570;
- Protected persons – increase by CAD 25 from CAD 635 to CAD 660;
- Humanitarian and compassionate grounds or public policy measures – increase by CAD 25 from CAD 635 to CAD 660;
- Permit holders – increase by CAD 15 from CAD 375 to CAD 390.
Applications received on or after April 30, 2026, will be subject to the new fees.
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